SYS 563 - Foundation of Computer-Aided Design

(4 credits)

Computer-aided design as the cornerstone of computer integrated manufacturing. Presentation and exploration of “generic” CAD architecture. Mathematical representations of CAD primitives, surfaces and solids and manipulation. Comparison of wire-frame, surface, 2-1/2 D and solid models. IGES, STEP, CALS and DXF standards. Description of “featurebased CAD” and the CAD manufacturing link.

Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.