GEOMETRIC MODELING FOR DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
Introduction to basic methods and fundamental concepts in geometric description and modeling of mechanical form, components, and assemblies. Topics include elements of descriptive geometry, engineering drawing standards, introduction to computer modeling, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT). Modern commercial computer-aided design systems are used to model and to learn the basics of engineering communication, specification, and annotation.
Topics
- elements of descriptive geometry
- engineering drawing standards
- introduction to computer modeling
- and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT)
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Visualize objects and ideas. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Use, understand, and interpret technical drawings, Audience: Undergraduate 3. Create both orthographic and perspective drawings of objects and 3D CAD models. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Solve tolerance stack-up for parts and assemblies. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Understand classical tolerancing vs. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) in parts and assemblies. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Use a solid modeling computer program to: generate parts, assemblies and drawings. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Participate constructively in a team engineering activity. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Visualize objects and ideas. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Use, understand, and interpret technical drawings, Audience: Undergraduate 3. Create both orthographic and perspective drawings of objects and 3D CAD models. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Solve tolerance stack-up for parts and assemblies. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Understand classical tolerancing vs. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) in parts and assemblies. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Use a solid modeling computer program to: generate parts, assemblies and drawings. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Participate constructively in a team engineering activity. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027