Manufacturing and Design Communication
An introduction to manufacturing process technologies and the ways in which dimensional requirements for manufactured objects are precisely communicated, especially through graphical means. Fundamentals of cutting, casting, molding, additive manufacturing, and joining processes are introduced. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance analysis for fabrication, concepts of process variability, and metrology techniques are introduced and practiced. 3-D visualization skills for engineering design are developed via sketching and presentation of 3-D geometries with 2-D engineering drawings. Computer-aided design software is used. Teamwork and effective communication are emphasized through lab activities and a design project.
Topics
- Improve 3-dimensional visualization skills; enable a student to create and understand engineering drawings. Introduce 2-dimensional computer-aided geometry modeling as a visualization, design, and analysis tool. Enable a student to create and understand tolerances in engineering drawings. Enhance critical thinking and design skills. Emphasize communication skills, both written and oral; develop teamwork skills. Offer an experience in hands-on engineering projects. Develop early abilities in identifying, formulating, and solving engineering problems. Introduce students to the societal context of engineering practice.
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. An ability to communicate effectively. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. A knowledge of contemporary issues. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
{'preRequisiteCourse': '1066271', 'concurrentPrerequisit': False}
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027