Bachelor of Science - Applied Engineering - Foundry Technology

Join the Bachelor of Science in Applied Engineering at Kent State! Focus on Foundry Technology with hands-on projects and internships. Apply now!

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Engineering provides a focus on the application of management, design and technical skills for the design and integration of systems, the execution of new product designs, the improvement of manufacturing processes and the management and direction of physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization. The major includes instruction in basic engineering principles, project management, processes, production and operations, systems integration and control, quality and statistics. Students learn in the classroom, as well as through hands-on experiments and real-world internships. The Foundry Technology concentration prepares students for employment in the metal casting industry. Students complete coursework in materials and processes, cast metals, metallurgy and material science, solid modeling and solidification. In addition, students apply their knowledge and skills in the capstone course on foundry tooling and pattern making. They also gain experience with programmable logic controllers, hydraulics, pneumatics and computer-aided manufacturing.