MAE 255
Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing
Course Description
Representation and processing of geometrical information in design and manufacturing. Numeric and symbolic computations. Coordinate systems and transformations. Bezier and B-spline curves and surfaces. Interpolation and approximation methods. Intersections, offsets, and blends. Path planning for machining, inspection, and robotics applications.
Course Notes
- 4 Units
- Lecture: 3 hours
- Laboratory: 3 hours
- Prerequisites: Proficiency in a high level programming language such as Fortran, Pascal, or C.
- Offered in alternate years