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MECH150 - 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping and Design

Description

Introductory course in 3D printing and rapid prototyping technologies. Drawing: sketching, orthographic projections and isometric drawings, dimensions and tolerances. Computer Aided Design: wire-frame, surface and solid modelling. 3D scanning and digital acquisition technologies. 3D printing materials. 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies: plastics, metals, ceramics. Includes a team-based hands-on project using 3D printing and 3D scanning.

*Indicates four 3-hour lab sessions for hands-on project.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-1*-1

Note(s)

  • Credit for this course will not be counted towards any Engineering program or elective requirement.

Pre- or corequisites

  • Completed or concurrently enrolled in 1 of:
    • MATH100 - Calculus I (1.5)
    • MATH102 - Calculus for Students in the Social and Biological Sciences (1.5)
    • MATH109 - Introduction to Calculus (1.5)
    • MATH120 - Precalculus Mathematics (1.5)

Course offered by

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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