CAD 295 - 3D Scanning

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course will introduce students to various types of 3D scanning methods and equipment. Using these methods and equipment, students can generate point clouds of information or data. This data can be used to create 3-dimensional models of objects or structures, and to reverse engineer objects. Students may also use additive manufacturing equipment or 3D printers to create physical representations of scanned data. Scanned data can be used in quality control and inspection, prototyping, crime scene re-creation, historical preservation, and many other uses.

Prerequisite(s): CAD 290
Recommended and Non-Course Requisites: CAD 140
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explain the operation of a 3D scanner.
List the major types of 3D scanning processes.
Determine proper applications for 3D scanning.
Setup a 3D scanner.
Operate a 3D scanner.
Analyze scan date.
Manipulate scan data.
Create 3-dimensional models from scan data.
Print 3-dimensional models from scan data.