How to Make (Almost) Anything and Make it Matter

3 credits · Undergraduate

No-tech to high-tech tools and strategies for design. Practical aspects of 2D and 3D CAD for additive manufacturing and laser cutting. Hands-on experience with molding and casting, sewing, composite manufacturing, foam fabrication, vacuum forming, material selection, and other methods to facilitate the prototyping process. Application of human-centered design in a team-based semester-long project with an external sponsor. Open to sophomores and juniors only. No prior engineering knowledge is required; all majors are eligible. Serves as repeat credit for IDS 2273 and ME 2273. [3]