Course Description: Introduction to computer graphics. Plotting and drawing with computer software. Principles of writing interactive software. The applications of computer graphics in computer-aided design. Computer-aided design project.
| Prerequisites: | ENME 205 and MATH 241 |
| Section Number: | Section 0101, class meets on MWF: 8:00-8:50 am, ENGR 0312, Open Lab |
| Course Instructor: | Guangming Zhang, Email: zhang@eng.umd.edu, Phone: 5-6617, http://www.isr.umd.edu/~zhang Office hours: MWF: 9:00 - 10:00 am Office: Room 2259, A. V. Williams Building |
| Teaching Fellows: |
William Devine, wdiv@wam.umd.edu Ivan Tong, itong@glue.umd.edu |
| Textbook: | G. M. Zhang, Engineering Design and Pro/ENGINEER, College House Enterprises, 2nd edition,1999 |
| Reference: | Pro/ENGINEER, Parametric Technology Corporation, 1998
French, et al, Engineering Drawing and Graphic Technology, 4th edition, McGraw Hill, 1993 |
Course Objective: Provide students with a conceptual understanding of CAD/CAE principles, an experience with commercial software tools available for the implementation of these principles and the training to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs using the modern and industry use engineering tools. Special arrangements will be made to provide the participating students with a unique environment to learn industry use CAD software tools. Teamwork is required. The assigned projects are directly related to industrial applications.
Topics Covered:
NC Lab Schedule:
2 hours in week 9 and two hours in week 10, Manufacturing Building
Grading Policy:
| Homework Assignment (teams & individual) | 20% |
| Lab Reports (team reports) | 10% |
| Two Mid-term Exams | 30% |
| Team Project | 15% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
Course Contributions:
Based on the mission statement and program objective of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and the criteria proposed by the ABET 2000 Program, upon completing this course, the students will develop:
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
(d) an ability to communicate effectively.
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Assessments: Week 8, Week 11, and Week 15
Mid-term feedback evaluation required by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Learning Essay on EC 2000 required by the instructor, and Course Evaluation required by the School of Engineering.
Important Dates:
| First Day of Class: | January 28, 1999 |
| Last Day Schedule Adjustment: | February 10, 1999 |
| Spring Break: | March 22-28, 1999 | Last Day of Class | May 14, 1999 | Final Exam: | May 17, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Person who prepared this description and dates of preparation and modifications
Dr. Guangming Zhang August 27, 1998 and January 15, 1999 (modified)