Topics:

1. Introduction to CAD Systems (two weeks)
   

   Concept of Computer Aided Design
   Design and Manufacturing
   Interconnection of Windows Version CAD Systems: AutoCAD and CADKEY
   Intergrated CAD Systems: Pro/ENGINEER and EUCLID.
   

   
   
2. Engineering Graphics (two weeks)
   

   3D Solid Modeling and Feature-Based Design
   Product Design and Engineering Graphics
   Engineering Documentation
   

3. Engineering Design (two weeks>
   

   Geometry Dimensioning and Tolerancing
   Design for Manufacturing
   Design for Assembly
   

4. The Pro/ENGINEER Design System (three weeks)

   Fundamentals of Pro/ENGINEER
   Drawing Guidelines
   Part Modeling
   Data Management
   

5. Computer Engineering Analysis (two weeks)

   Finite Element Method
   Computer-Aided Manufacutring and Integration of CAD and CAM
   STL File Generation and Rapid Prototyping Applications
   

6. Applications of CAD Systems - Team Projects(entire semester)

Important Dates

1. First day of class: August 31, 1998
2. Last Day Schedule Adjustment for Spring 1998: September 14, 1998
3. Thanksgiving: November 26 - 29, 1998
4. Last Day to Drop with a "W": November 9, 1998
5. Last Day of Classes (Final project due day), December 11, 1998.
6. Final Exam: 4:00 pm - 6:00pm, December 19, 1998
7. The dates of Exams 1 and Exam 2 will be announced in class.