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6460 Exploratory Materials Engineering
Offered at CB South and CB West
(9 weeks, .5 credit)
In this course, students will explore the software employed by the manufacturing industry to operate a variety of machines, including a laser and CNC equipment. Students will explore graphic design and layout as they design and produce their own mantel clock and/or folding stool. In addition to the computer-controlled machinery, Exploratory Materials Processing provides students with the opportunity to interact with traditional machines.
A fee will be charged for materials used in projects kept by the student.
Students completing this course should next enroll in Materials Processing and Design 2 with a final grade of C- or better, or approval of teacher.
Offered at CB South and CB West
(18 weeks, 1 credit)
In this course, students will use the same software employed in the manufacturing industry to program a variety of machines. Students will explore graphic design and layout as they design and produce their own mantel clock, folding stool, and other projects.
In addition to offering experience with computer-controlled machinery, Materials Processing and Design 1 also provide students with the opportunity to interact with traditional machines as they produce other projects. Students will use problem-solving skills throughout the course.
Digital imaging and desktop publishing techniques are used as students develop an advertisement for one of the products they design and produce.
A fee will be charged for materials used in projects kept by the student.
Offered at CB South and CB West
(18 weeks, 1 credit)
Building upon experiences in the level 1 course, students in Materials Engineering 2 will engage in a variety of activities. Students will have the opportunity to select their own product as they investigate advanced machining.
A fee will be charged for materials used in projects kept by the student.
Prerequisite: Materials Engineering 1 or Exploratory Engineering, C- or better, or approval of teacher.
Offered at CB South and CB West
(18 weeks, 1 credit)
This course builds upon the CNC and machining concepts, and handcrafter projects from Materials Engineering 2 Students will work with contoured surfaces as they explore the level 3, 3-D capabilities of the software.
Students will independently apply all concepts covered. Digital imaging and desktop publishing techniques are used as students continue to maintain a project portfolio.
A fee will be charged for materials used in projects kept by the student.
Prerequisite: Materials Engineering 2, C- or better, or approval of teacher.