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M E 331

COMPUTER-AIDED ENGINEERING

3 credits.

Introduction to the fundamentals of Computer Aided Engineering. Topics include mathematical and programmable methods for modeling and design of mechanical shapes and assemblies; shape processing for manufacturing, including NC machining and 3D printing; and computer-aided analysis of structural, thermal and other physical properties.

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Requisites: M E 231 , ( MATH 320 , 340 , 341 , or 375 ), (M E 306 or E M A 303 or concurrent enrollment), (M E 240 or E M A 202 ), and ( COMP SCI 200 , 220 , 300 , 301, 310 , or placement into COMP SCI 300 ), or member of Engineering Guest Students Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. comprehend Computer Aided Design (CAD) concepts such as 3D transformations, parametric curves and surfaces Audience: Undergraduate 2. comprehend Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) concepts such as structural loads, restraints, and finite element analysis Audience: Undergraduate 3. demonstrate ability to use CAD software for designing curves and surfaces Audience: Undergraduate 4. demonstrate ability to use CAE software for structural and thermal analysis Audience: Undergraduate 5. demonstrate ability to use CAE software for optimizing mechanical components Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. comprehend Computer Aided Design (CAD) concepts such as 3D transformations, parametric curves and surfaces Audience: Undergraduate 2. comprehend Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) concepts such as structural loads, restraints, and finite element analysis Audience: Undergraduate 3. demonstrate ability to use CAD software for designing curves and surfaces Audience: Undergraduate 4. demonstrate ability to use CAE software for structural and thermal analysis Audience: Undergraduate 5. demonstrate ability to use CAE software for optimizing mechanical components Audience: Undergraduate

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