3D-Printing and Manufacturing Certificate

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

The 3-D Printing and Manufacturing Certificate is designed for students, professionals, or those with a personal interest, to enter into the additive manufacturing industry. Through a multifaceted hands-on experience, students will learn the principles, standards, materials and application of additive manufacturing.

Credit Hours Required: 19

Program Requirements

• 
  MET 200 - SolidWorks for Non-Engineers Credits: 3


• 
  TDP 101 - Introduction to 3-D Printing Credits: 3


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  TDP 201 - Slicing and Software for 3-D Printing Credits: 3


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  TDP 210 - 3-D Model Optimization and Troubleshooting Credits: 3


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  TDP 250 - Industrial Projects for 3-D Printing Credits: 4

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the 3-D Printing and Manufacturing Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe key material properties for 3-D printability for each printing technology.


2. Fabricate models using 3-D printers.


3. Illustrate the different extrusion options and utilize geometric relations to display and modify parametric relations.


4. Identify, troubleshoot, and correct errors in the additive manufacturing process.


5. Perform post-processing of manufactured parts and materials.


6. Maintain 3-D printers.

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