2006-07 Catalog Archive (Archived July 31, 2006)

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Course Descriptions

DSG321
Introduction to Product and Systems Design
This course introduces the theory and application of the design and development of industrial products and systems. The course develops an awareness of the many cultural, physical, and historically based variables that impact the finished product. Special emphasis is placed on the design process and problem solving. Students work in teams to design simple tools and products. Parametric solids modeling software is used to develop basic designs and create production drawings. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): CAD237 and CCD243. Fall Only.

DSG322
Design for Manufacturability
This course provides the skills to analyze and develop designs that can be moved from concept to finished product. Emphasis is placed on quality improvement, time to market, creative use of manufacturing systems, automation, and reduction of part number and complexity. The course stresses bringing a competitive product to market through the use of concurrent engineering for simultaneous product/process design. Parametric solids modeling and surfacing software are used to develop basic designs and create production drawings. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): DSG321. Spring Only.

DSG323
Design Statics and Strength of Materials
This course introduces fundamental principles used in determining the force and moment set that maintain structures in static equilibrium. In this program the corresponding material stresses will be determined in a combined state when required. This will include Mohr's circle, stress-strain relationships, and factors of safety. Special applications will also be introduced including springs, press fits and torsion of shafts. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): MTH240 and PHS115. Corequisite(s): MTH242. Fall Only.

DSG324
Design Dynamics
Quantitative analysis of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimension, with an emphasis on basic principles, visualization, and problem solving as applied in product design. Topics include kinematics of translation and rotation, Newton's laws, vibration, resonance and fatigue. This course builds on previous knowledge of statics and strengths of materials. Calculus is used. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): DSG323. Corequisite(s): MTH242. Spring Only.

DSG325
Design for Manufacturability
Introduction to the theory and application of the design and development of industrial products and systems. Development of awareness of the many cultural, physical, and historically based variables that impact the finished product. Special emphasis is placed on the design process and problem solving. Work in teams to design simple tools and products. Stressed is bringing a competitive product to market through the use of concurrent engineering for simultaneous product/process design. Parametric solids modeling software is used to develop basic designs and create production drawings. (Formerly DSG321 & DSG322) 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): CAD238 and CCD243. Fall Only.

DSG326
Finite Element Modeling and Validation
Introduction to fundamental theory and applications for design engineering using engineering mechanics applied to many aspects of stress analysis problems. Different element types, model formulations, stress recovery techniques, modeling considerations, convergence criteria, and error estimates are included in this course. Instruction implements a commercial finite element analysis program and result validation through both classical solutions and testing hardware. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): CAD237 and DSG323. Corequisite(s): DSG324. Spring Only.

DSG421
Product Design and Engineering Analysis
Development of skills in the engineering aspects of the design process. The use of engineering analysis, materials, techniques, and models will direct the development and documentation of products and tools. The intensive use of advanced CAD and FEA to develop geometry is applied. The databases are used for a variety of engineering analyses and validation techniques. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): DSG322 and DSG324. Fall Only.

DSG422
Applied Product and Systems Design
This course builds on and reinforces concepts learned in the previous design and engineering courses. Students work individually or in a team to solve design problems, selecting materials, testing alternatives, collecting data, conducting design analysis, preparing engineering documents, and recommending manufacturing processes. Concepts of product liability, computer integrated manufacturing (CIM), materials handling, and product tracing is discussed. A student may take this course through a cooperative education arrangement with instructor approval. 3 Credits (2 Lecture - 3 Lab) Prerequisite(s): DSG421. Spring Only.

DSG424
Design Colloquium
Current topics of interest on design and engineering by means of guest speakers, video teleconferences, field trips, Internet exchanges, and multi-media methods. Information presented on design and the profession. Participation in local student chapters of professional societies will be encouraged. Presentations, journals and technical reports will be developed on current topics of interest covered in the course. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) Prerequisite(s): DSG321. (Writing Enriched) Spring Only.

DSG495
Senior Seminar-Lecture
Provides an opportunity for the student to define, plan and develop a proposal for the senior project. Using knowledge and skills acquired in previous design courses, the student will develop a design proposal, conduct preliminary analysis, present findings, and prepare a final report for a product design or system. Working on industry based design problems and using concurrent engineering techniques will be emphasized. Each student or design group will complete an approved project for the senior seminar lab course. 1 Credit (1 Lecture - 0 Lab) Corequisite(s): DSG421. Fall Only.

DSG496
Senior Seminar-Lab
In this course the student will be responsible for working under a faculty mentor to develop and deliver a finished project as outlined during the lecture, planning portion of the senior seminar experience (DSG495). Successful completion of the project will require a finished project including a report with an executive summary, an evaluation process, and a verbal presentation. 3 Credits (0 Lecture - 9 Lab) Prerequisite(s): DSG495. Spring Only.