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ME 318

Computer-Aided Product Creation

UNITS:3-4
GRADING:Letter (ABCD/NP)
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

Design course focusing on an integrated suite of computer tools: rapid prototyping, solid modeling, computer-aided machining, and computer numerical control manufacturing. Students choose, design, and manufacture individual products, emphasizing individual design process and computer design tools. Structured lab experiences build a basic CAD/CAM/CNC proficiency. Limited enrollment. Prerequisite: ME 103 or equivalent and consent of instructor. ME 203 or consent of instructor. By application only, see notes below.

Syllabus for selected term:
View Autumn 2026 Syllabus

Sections

3 Terms
Lecture 1Closed
ID: 24404
DAYS:Tuesday
TIME:9:30 AM – 11:20 AM
LOCATION:Departmental Room
INSTRUCTOR:
Somen, Dan
units
Lab Section 1Open
ID: 24403
0 / 999 enrolled
DAYS:Thursday
TIME:8:30 AM – 12:20 PM
LOCATION:Departmental Room
INSTRUCTOR:
Somen, Dan
units
Lab Section 2Open
ID: 26802
0 / 18 enrolled
DAYS:Friday
TIME:8:30 AM – 12:20 PM
LOCATION:Departmental Room
INSTRUCTOR:
Somen, Dan
units

ME 318: Computer-Aided Product Creation

3-4 units · Letter (ABCD/NP)

Design course focusing on an integrated suite of computer tools: rapid prototyping, solid modeling, computer-aided machining, and computer numerical control manufacturing. Students choose, design, and manufacture individual products, emphasizing individual design process and computer design tools. Structured lab experiences build a basic CAD/CAM/CNC proficiency. Limited enrollment. Prerequisite: ME103 or equivalent and consent of instructor. ME 203 or consent of instructor. By application only, see notes below.

Offered in Autumn 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Lab Section — Thursday 8:30 AM – 12:20 PM — Departmental Room — Somen, Dan (Graduate)
  • Lab Section — Friday 8:30 AM – 12:20 PM — Departmental Room — Somen, Dan (Graduate)
  • Lecture — Tuesday 9:30 AM – 11:20 AM — Departmental Room — Somen, Dan (Graduate)

Winter 2027 sections

  • Lab Section — Friday 8:30 AM – 12:20 PM — Boslough, Anna (Graduate)
  • Lab Section — Thursday 8:30 AM – 12:20 PM — Boslough, Anna (Graduate)
  • Lecture — Tuesday 9:30 AM – 11:20 AM — Departmental Room — Somen, Dan (Graduate)

Spring 2027 sections

  • Lecture — TBA TBA (Graduate)
  • Lab Section — TBA TBA (Graduate)

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