DFAB 201 3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering

School of Arts and Technology

DFAB 201 3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering trains students to operate 3D scanning technologies. Students use reverse engineering software to transform their 3D scanned data into useable files for computer-aided design applications.

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Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours75
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture2
Lab (lab, field, computer)3

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Describe and operate 3D scanning technologies
  2. Process 3D scanned models for use in additive manufacturing
  3. Operate various 3D scanning and reverse engineering devices
  4. Export models to the appropriate file formats based on project criteria
  5. Demonstrate ability to process and optimize high-density scanned data

Teaching and Learning Approach

A combination of theory-based lecture and context-based demonstration, with regular opportunity for hands-on participation.

Learning Resources

Moodle

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. Orientation, history of 3D scanning, intro to Reverse Engineering, intro to structured light 2. Intro to LiDAR, design considerations, use case, use scenario, field trip, data collection and processing 3. Intro to Laser Scanning, design considerations, use case, use scenario

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Assignment 1 â€" Structured Light1, 2, 425%
Assignment 2 â€" LiDAR1, 3, 435%
Assignment 3 â€" Laser Scanning1, 2, 3, 440%
Total100%

Grading Table

Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade GPA
90-100 A+ 4.33
85-89 A 4.00
80-84 A- 3.67
76-79 B+ 3.33
72-75 B 3.00
68-71 B- 2.67
64-67 C+ 2.33
60-63 C 2.00
55-59 C- 1.67
50-54 P 1.00
0-49 F 0.00
DNW 0.00

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Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.