Prerequisites: Sophomore, junior or senior status, an introductory calculus course, and consent of the instructor.

Textbooks: None. Handouts will be provided throughout the semester.

Reference Texts:

1. Howard C. Crabb, The Virtual Engineer: 21st Century Product Development, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 1997, ISBN 0872634914.
2. Jean-Marc Gauthier, Building Interactive Worlds in 3D, Elsevier Science & Technology Books, 2005, ISBN 0240806220.
3. Wolfgang F. Preiser and Elaine Ostroff, Universal Design Handbook, McGraw-Hill Professional, 2001, ISBN: 0071376054.
4. Steven C. Wheelwright and Kim B. Clark, Revolutionizing Product Development, Free Press, 1992, ISBN 0029055156.

Meeting Time & Location: Monday and Wednesday, 4:30 to 5:45 pm
Most (but not all) classes will be held in CAMP 172, and some will be held in CAMP 163. Check the course calendar frequently.

Instructors:

Name	Office	Phone	Email	Office Hours
James Carroll	CAMP 164	7726	jcarroll@clarkson.edu	TBD
Johndan Johnson-Eilola	BH Snell Hall 180	6488	johndan@clarkson.edu	TBD
Ken Willmert	CAMP 367	2323	willmert@clarkson.edu	TBD
Dave Beck	BH Snell Hall 176	4205	dbeck@clarkson.edu	TBD
Jan Searleman	Science Center 375	2377	jets@clarkson.edu	TBD

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To become familiar with the engineering design approach.
2. To apply virtual tools to the design process.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Use the design process to create new concepts.
2. Apply CAD and animation tools to these concepts.
3. Be able to analyze the design.
4. Use tools to create a virtual environment for market research, etc.

Grading Policy:

Your overall grade for the course will be based on the following:

Homework	30%
Quizzes & Assessment	30%
Project	40%

The grade for your course project accounts for 40% of the overall grade for the course. The remaining 60% (30% from homework and 30% from quizzes/other assessment) will be computed by weighting your scores in each area as described below.

The course covers five major areas: the Concurrent Engineering Design Process; CAD and Design Analysis Tools; Usability; Modelling and Media Production; and Virtual Environments. Since there is a different amount of time spent on each topic and the number and complexity of the computer tools varies, your grade in each area will be weighted as given in the table below.

Quizzes, if any, will be given during class periods as topics and computer tools are covered. Any quiz which is missed (only for excused absences) must be made up. There is no quiz in the Concurrent Engineering Design area or in Video Production. Instead of a quiz you will be assigned a deliverable and your grade on this will be assessed by the instructors.

There is no final exam in the course -- the project is a substitute. Your team will be expected to give a 10-15 minute oral presentation of your project at the end of the semester and to submit a final written report.

Topic	Instructors/Time	Weight
The Concurrent Engineering Design Process	Carroll/3 weeks	20% of total
CAD, Animation and Design Analysis Tools	Willmert/4 weeks	30% of total
Usability	Johndan Johnson-Eilola/1.5 week	10% of total
Modelling & Media Production	Dave Beck/1.5 week	15% of total
Virtual Environments	Searleman/3 weeks	25% of total

A schedule of topics, readings, and assignments will be posted on the course calendar (available by clicking here). Readings and assignments are to be done prior to the class period when it is due. Class time will primarily consist of lecture, although discussion is highly encouraged. In addition, there are specific sessions for "hands-on" computer skills development. During computer lab periods, you will use no other computer applications. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in a reduction in points from your final grade.

Attendance:

Attendance is required and will be taken at the beginning of each class period. Any student with two or more non-excused absences will have their final grade for the semester reduced by one half letter. We expect you to let me know ahead of time if you will miss a particular class session, especially if it is a scheduled quiz, so we can establish a plan for making up graded work. Attendance also means coming to class prepared to participate and contribute. Please turn off your cell phone (if you have one) -- no exceptions!

Performance Ratings:

Excellent	A	90-100 total points
Good	B	80-89 total points
Average	C	70-79 total points
Marginal	D	60-69 total points
Fired!	F	less than 60 total points

Academic Integrity:

The University's Student Code of Conduct is in effect for this course, to include reporting of violations to the Academic Integrity Committee.

Tentative Course Outline: (subject to change)

Topic	Instructor(s)	Approximate Time
The concurrent engineering design process     Determining market need     Creating design specifications     Concept generation     Design for 6 Sigma	Carroll	3 weeks
CAD and design analysis tools     Solid Edge       parametric solid modelling     Visual NASTRAN 4D       Strength & Dynamic Analysis	Willmert	4 weeks
Usability	Johnson-Eilola	1.5 weeks
Media Production and presentation     Rhino modelling and animation	Beck	1.5 weeks
Introduction to Virtual Environments     Virtools       virtual development platform	Searleman	3 weeks
Project Development		remainder of the semester