Computer-Aided Design Courses
Penn State offers several CAD credit courses through Continuing and Professional Education that may complement your noncredit Management Development courses. Complete details on these courses are available on the course Web site.
AutoCAD® Tutorial
AutoCAD Tutorial (EDSGN 497G) is an introductory-level 2D and 3D Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) class using AutoCAD 2009 AEC software. With CAD you can create, edit, annotate, and document drawings used in architecture, engineering, and construction. This is a lab-oriented course where students can learn to represent objects graphically and communicate this information using accepted drafting techniques, practices, and standards. All classes will be hands-on in the computer lab during convenient evening hours.
Pro/ENGINEER® Tutorial
Pro/ENGINEER® Wildfire™, or Pro/E as it is commonly named, is one of the most sophisticated and powerful solid modeling programs available. In ENGR 497B you can gain knowledge of—and apply—solid modeling theory to design problems using Pro/ENGINEER® software. You will also prototype your design in the lab. Work periods for projects will be incorporated throughout the course. All classes will be hands-on in the computer lab and rapid prototyping lab during convenient evening hours.
Engineering Design and Analysis with CATIA®
Engineering Design and Analysis with CATIA® will consist of a series of hands-on seminars on CATIA interface, solid modeling, assembly, prototyping, analysis, design documentation, and design communication.
SolidWorks®
The SolidWorks® mechanical design software package is used to create and analyze parts, assemblies, and drawings. The course is an organized series of modules for introducing new users to the basic concepts and skills needed to become proficient users.
The course covers all the current requirements of the Certified SolidWorks Associate exam: Basic Theory, Drawing Theory, Part Modeling, Advanced Part Modeling, Assembly Modeling, and Advanced Modeling Theory and Analysis.