Advanced Manufacturing

This course covers the use of precision measurement instruments utilized in inspection. In addition, basic print reading techniques, reverse engineering, and related industry standards in advanced manufacturing disciplines are covered. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate correct use of precision measuring instruments, interpret basic prints, and apply basic reverse engineering techniques.

This is an introductory course, which allows students to learn the terminology and procedures related to drawing. Students will learn and demonstrate the foundations of basic sketching techniques and design principles, focusing on two and three-dimensional representations.

This course introduces students to concepts that enable them to think like a designer when approaching
architectural, engineering and additive manufacturing tasks. Emphasis will be placed on design and problem-
solving skills when working independently, or with a team. This course focuses on giving students exposure to
creativity, problem solving skills, and the design processes in which a design- centered approached will be
employed to develop innovated solutions. This course includes components to develop basic skills to express
innovated solutions to design problems with the application of projects, drawings, as well as oral and written
communication skills. Students will be introduced to related computer based tools used by architect, engineers,
and design manufacturers. (e.g., spreadsheet, word processing, presentation software, and Internet).

Introduction to parametric, three-dimensional modeling using CATIA. The course focuses on how to navigate within the software, how to create three-dimensional solid models using industry best practices, and how to create and manipulate assemblies made from these parts. Students learn the process of designing models with CATIA from conceptual sketching, to solid modeling, assembly design, and drawing production. Upon completion of this course, users will have acquired the skills to confidently work with CATIA. Students will gain an understanding of the parametric design philosophy of CITIA in this extensive hands-on course.

This course provides an introduction to design process, 2D and 3D parametric solid modeling, and both manual and automated fabrication processes. Students will use the design process to develop parts and assemblies to machines used in commercial agriculture and industrial operations, as well as demonstrate an understanding of and use the CAD workspace and user interface. Students will also manually fabricate sheet steel parts and assembles from developed CAD drawings, fabricate sheet steel parts and assemblies using a CNC machine from developed CAD drawings, and collaborate on the design and fabrication of a 3D assembly with emphasis on oral and written communication and accuracy of assembly components.