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2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

ENT 261 - Rapid Prototyping Techniques

4 credit hours - Four hours of lecture/lab weekly; one term.
Use the advanced features of three-dimensional solid-modeling applications. Apply CAD (computer-aided drafting) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) knowledge to industry applications. Model complex parts and create prototypes with current rapid prototype technologies. Apply finishing techniques to produce professional prototype models. Create a drafting portfolio. Lab fee $50.

Prerequisite(s): ENT 260  or permission of department chair.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.  Create advanced assemblies in three-dimensional solid modeling computer applications.

2.  Create sheet metal and weldment drawing models using industry standards.

3.  Build prototypes using rapid prototyping technologies.

4.  Create a drafting portfolio.