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Course Descriptions
Sketching-Technical 10606119 Graphically describe objects with and without a CAD system ; understand and demonstrate the fundamental components of an engineering drawing : geometric construction , orthographic projection , section views , dimensioning & tolerancing . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into Mechanical Design Technology program , Mechanical CAD Certificate or Prototype and Design Technology program ; Corequisite : 10-606-116 , CAD- Intro .) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Intro to SolidWorks Modeling 10614238 terminology , software operation , creating and manipulating SolidWorks models from blue prints to reverse engineering , utilizing basic modeling functions . ( Prerequisite : 10-606-119 , Sketching Technical ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Advanced SolidWorks Modeling 10614155 Introduces expanded SolidWorks terminology , software operation , object creation , and manipulation of advanced surface models . Also utilizes assemblies , motion studies , and advanced modeling functions . ( Prerequisite : 10-614-238 , Intro to SolidWorks Modeling ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Intro to Rapid Prototype 10614236 Utilizes 3D Printing technologies to create visual parts and engineering samples from SolidWorks & other sources . General use of machines and STL editing software is also covered . ( Prerequisite : 10-614-152 Prototyping-Introduction to ; AND 10-614-238 , Intro to SolidWorks Modeling ; OR 10-606-160 SolidWorks Fundamentals ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Adv Additive Manufacturing 10614158 Introduces advanced 3D Printing theories and business principles . Manipulation of SolidWorks models to create complex 3D Printed parts is also covered . SME Fundamentals certification to accompany completion of class . ( Prerequisite : 10-614-236 , Intro to Rapid Prototype ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
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