Drafting and Design for Additive Manufacturing

Description: This course prepares students to conduct an effective job search. Students will explore labour market trends to uncover the hidden job market. Students will learn to identify their transferable skills and market them effectively. They will create targeted resumes and cover letters aimed at employers in their field. Students will learn strategies to communicate their skills effectively in an interview. They will explore the skills, attitudes and expectations needed to successfully transition into the workplace. Throughout the duration of this course, a personalized job search plan will be created to support their future career goals.

• Hours: 14
• Credits: 1
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing is a system for defining and communicating engineering tolerances. Students will experience how this course will extend basic drafting skills knowledge to the applied principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. An emphasis will be placed on the interpretation and application of symbols to drawings, measurements, and quality control.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

This course will further develop students' proficiency in utilizing Autodesk software to model intricate 3D objects and prepare them for 3D printing. Participants will enhance their ability to interpret engineering blueprints, enabling them to craft more intricate forms using the Autodesk suite. The course will place a strong emphasis on honing mechanical part design skills, progressing from simple to intricate components. Students will acquire expertise in crafting a diverse range of objects using Autodesk software. The primary areas of focus will include customizing software settings, utilizing drawing and editing tools, employing dimensioning techniques, and delving into the applications of 3D printing.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: DRWG1725
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

This course will enhance students' skills in modeling, assembling and drawing 3D objects and configure them for additive printing using Onshape. Students will build upon their foundational knowledge to increase speed and efficiency using sketches, advanced part models, complex assemblies and technical drawings. Students will progress their engineering drafting skills with mechanical parts to more complex parts and assemblies. The main areas of study are drawing, editing, dimensioning techniques within the perspective of producing models optimized for additive printing.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: DRWG1735
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

In this course, students will explore the fundamentals of industrial entrepreneurship including how to identify a product or service and develop a business model. Students will explore the practices of product development, market research, and financial management. This course fosters a creative and problem-solving mindset, empowering students to navigate the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship in today's competitive landscape. Students will gain the essential tools and entrepreneurial skills required to turn their ideas into successful, sustainable businesses.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

This course will build on students' learning from Additive Manufacturing I to explore current best practices for additive manufacturing. Students will learn to design and print more complex 3D printed components and assemblies according to form and functional requirements.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: MECH1960
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

In this course students will learn to apply operations management techniques for resource allocation, optimization, and tracking to plan for the design and manufacturing of 3D printed products. Best practices for organizing materials, tools, information, and other forms of resources will be discussed in context of running a small business.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: MGMT1345
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.