This course covers the fundamentals of materials and manufacturing processes. Mass-production methods in metals and plastics are the focus, including the fabrication of individual parts and assembly of completed products. A basic understanding of the limitations and possibilities of both modern and emerging manufacturing methods will be stressed, including how these methods can be leveraged to create designs with sustainable life cycles. Vehicle size, weight, frontal area, ownership, maintenance and other critical factors will be discussed as they pertain to materials and manufacturing.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: DTR 202, DTR 221, DTR 231, DTR 233, DTR 257