COMP 355
Fall 2025
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01
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| Crosslisting:
IDEA 355 |
This course introduces students to computational design and fabrication, which is an exciting application of computing and lays the foundation for the future manufacturing industry. We will focus on how computing can support computational design and also working with fabrication technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting. Lecture topics include hardware abstraction languages, geometry processing fundamentals, physics-based simulation, optimization techniques, and data-driven design methods. Hands-on activities will complement lectures, providing practical experience with fabrication hardware and software tools. No prior knowledge of fabrication is required. Some background in linear algebra (MATH 221 Vectors and Matrices or MATH 223 Linear Algebra) is helpful but not necessary. Students who have not taken one these classes may want to do some reading before the course or be prepared to learn some of that material as the course progresses. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM MATH |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: COMP212 AND MATH228 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Integrated Design, Engineering, Arts & Society Minor)(Integrated Design, Engineering, Arts & Society) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
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Instructor(s): STAFF
Times: ...W.F. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 7 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 15 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 2 | FR: 0 |
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