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GEOMETRIC MODELING FOR DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

ME 231
Course Description

Introduction to basic methods and fundamental concepts in geometric description and modeling of mechanical form, components, and assemblies. Topics include elements of descriptive geometry, engineering drawing standards, introduction to computer modeling, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT). Lectures are reinforced by the laboratory experience where students operate modern commercial computer-aided design systems to model and to learn the basics of engineering communication, specification, and annotation.

Prerequisties

Declared in Biomedical, Biological Systems, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Geological, Industrial, Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering, Mat Sci and Engin, Engin Physics, Engineering Mechanics or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.86

19.45% from Historical

Completion Rate
99.05%

3.62% from Historical

A Rate
88.57%

143.27% from Historical

Class Size
210

21.31% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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