A NEW APPROACH TO TEACHING CIM - THE CIM LAB WORKSTATION

Discusses why computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) is an important subject area that should be incorporated in technology-focused coursew ork at the collegiate level. Presents an innovative and successfully i mplemented strategy for utilizing a CIM lab workstation in teaching a CIM course and provides a description of the workstation. Examines con cept coverage and the pedagogical resources needed to support a CIM co urse. In this CIM course, several functional areas of business are int egrated through hands-on, real-world projects. Discusses the numerous benefits of this interdisciplinary approach to student learning.