The Course Calendar

Week 1

10/5 - Topic: Course Introduction

10/7 - Topic: Mechanical Testing

Week 2

10/12 - Topic: Mechanical Processing

In-Class Problems and Questions

10/14 – Topic: General and Green Sand Casting

In-Class Problems and Questions

Homework One Due [Solutions]

Week 3

10/19 - Topic: Other Casting Processes

Test Number One (Mechanical Testing and Processing) [Key]

10/21 - Topic: Powder Processing

Homework Two Due [Solutions]

Week 4

10/26 - Topic: Additive Manufacturing

Test Number Two (Casting) [Key]

10/28- Topic: Machining – Introduction, Lathes and Cutting Tools

Week 5

11/2 - Topic: Machining – Other Machining Operations (On-Line-Class-Session)

Homework Three Due [Solutions]

11/4 - Topic: Course to Date

Week 6

11/9 - Topic: Circuit Board Assembly

Test Number Three (Powders/Additive) [Key]

11/11 - Topic: Integrated Circuits

Homework Four New Due Date [Solutions]

Week 7

11/16 - Topic: Welding

11/18 - Topic: Brazing and Soldering

Week 8

11/23 - Topic:

Test Number Four (Machining) [Key]

11/25- Topic: Polymer Processing

Homework Five Due [Solutions]

Week 9

11/30 - Topic: Design Methodology, Value Propositions, and Project Management (1^st Class Session Focusing on Design Project)

Key Documents: Design Project Assignment, Design Project Grading, Design Project Notebook, Value Proposition Notebook

12/2 - Topic: Manufacturing Planning (2^nd Class Session Focusing on Design Project)

Test Number Five (Electronic Manufacturing) [Key]

Week 10

12/7 - Topic: Cost/Benefit Analysis (3^rd Class Session Focusing on Design Project)

Homework Six Due [Solutions]

12/9 - Topic: Review / Course Evaluation

Test Number Six (Joining and Polymer Processing) [Key]

Week 11

12/16 – Review Session (TBA)

12/17 or 12/18-- Final Examination (TBA)

12/9- Final Examination Make-Up 10AM (TBD)