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IAP 2007 Subjects

Aeronautics and Astronautics

16.810
Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping
Prof. O.L. de Weck
Tue, Thu, Jan 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, 1, 01-05:00pm, Room 33-218

Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 16 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: 16.01, 16.02 or 2.001, 2.002 or permission of instructor
Level: U 6 units Standard A - F Grading   

Develops initial competency in engineering design by taking a holistic view. Conceiving, designing, manufacturing and testing a system component such as a complex structural part. Activities include hand sketching, CAD modeling, CAE analysis, CAM programming, and operation of CNC machining equipment. Focuses on the complementary roles of human creativity as well as the design process itself. Designs are executed by pairs of students who enter their products in a design competition. Enrollment may be limited.
This IAP, designs will be executed by groups of students who will enter their products for a critical design review. During the week of January 29, the class will meet from 8AM-2PM in Room 33-218 and from 2-5PM in Room 33-116.
Contact: Prof. O.L. de Weck, 33-410, x3-0255, deweck@mit.edu


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