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 Department:    TECD

 Course #:    220

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    151302

 EPC:    602

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Studio seminar utilizing skills gained in the TECD series. Apply CAD modeling and documentation skills to the design, development and presentation of products. Topics include functionality, material and manufacturing limitations, revisions and production concerns. Culminates with a prototype product being developed for chosen trade specialty.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: TECD 107 with a "C-" or instructor permission.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Participate in the product development process.
2. Choose appropriate CAD tool for developing products.
3. Interact with a manufacturing team.
4. Document the revision process.
5. Present design ideas in a production environment.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Integrate

Definition: Apply knowledge, skills, and methodologies from multiple disciplines.

Engage

Definition: Interact with humans and the environment informed by an understanding of equity.

Course Contents

1. Product development tools.
2. CAD for CNC and CAM.
3. Building a development team.
4. Revisions.
5. Presentation principles.