Course description

In this course, students will explore manufacturing design and document management processes required for successful development and maintenance of manufactured products. Students will learn to relate manufacturing processes with basic design elements to determine appropriate solutions to common mechanical challenges. They will learn to develop a design intent, select appropriate materials, and plan appropriate processes for development, testing, and manufacture of products. Common risks and mitigation strategies associated with design and data management will be explored. The course will also discuss best practices for reducing risk and liability through document security. Using document management software, students will manipulate and maintain document structure, versioning, and stakeholder access to support a cross-functional team.

Course details

Hours: 56
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

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Credit transfer

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Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery