HSCI-280: Manufacturing Technology

This course is structured around the major fabrication technologies used by designers and manufacturers throughout the world. The emphasis will be on current and emerging manufacturing technologies that many design studios are currently associated with. The major areas covered will be Materials and Processes used in the Metal Industry, The Plastic Industry, The Wood Industry, The Ceramic Industry and The Glass Industry. Technical experts in each area will add their support along with unique Tours of each related industry. There will be a text book which was written just for design professionals. Guest Lecturers and special Tours are a big part of the course. The object is to expose students to many of the major manufacturing technologies that can influence their designs and the ultimate production of related products.