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2014-2015 University Catalog 
    
2014-2015 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

IDES 232 Materials & Processes Seminar

College of Art, Media & Design School of Design

3 credits 45.0 hours
200 level undergraduate course

A writing-intensive course introducing the student to the nature of materials used in industrial products and the various processes by which they are formed. Films, lectures, and field trips familiarize students with wood, metal, and plastic materials as well as processes such as injection molding, laser cutting, and stereolithography. Emphasis is placed on the study of material characteristics and the appropriate use of forming methods. Introduction to technical information, specification writing, and professional communications. Graduate students may register for this course under GRID 614.

Prerequisites IMAG*101 & OBJT*101 or Completion of Foundation

Open to Industrial Design majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.