Computer Graphics Technology

Minor in Manufacturing Graphics

Mission

The mission of the Manufacturing Graphics minor offered by the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University is to expose majors outside the Department of Computer Graphics Technology to manufacturing graphics expertise in their chosen academic major and subject specializations. Students who complete the minor will gain applied knowledge in current and emerging graphics theories and computer graphics technologies associated with the design, documentation, and manufacture of products and related services.

Prerequisite Courses

The following prerequisite courses (one in each area) are required before enrolling in CGT 226:

• MA 161, MA 221, MA 223, or an approved substitution
• CPT 267, CS 156, CS 158 (C or C++ programming), or an approved substitution
• PHYS 152, PHYS 218, PHYS 220, or an approved substitution

Requirements

• All courses in the minor must be taken for a grade. P/NP is not an option.
• A grade of “C” or better must be obtained in all Computer Graphics Technology Manufacturing Graphics minor classes.
• Only students pursuing four-year degrees are eligible for the minor.
• Students must complete 14 or more credit hours selected from the following list of courses:

Required courses:

· CGT 110 Computer Graphics Communications

or

· CGT 116 Geometric Modeling for Visualization & Communication

or

· CGT 163 Introduction to Graphics for Manufacturing

or

· CGT 164 Introduction to Graphics for Civil Engineering and Construction

• CGT 226 Constraint-based Modeling (meets with CIMT 311)
• CGT 323 Surface Modeling
• CGT 326 Manufacturing Graphics Standards

Select one of the following:

• CGT 423 Manufacturing Documentation Production and Management

or

• CGT 426 Industrial Applications for Simulation

Availability

Minor is open only to students in the following programs:*

Aeronautics & Astronautics Engineering (AAE)

Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE)

Aviation Technology (AT)

Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CIMT)

Computer Programming Technology (CPT)

Industrial Design (ID)

Industrial Engineering (IE)

Interdisciplinary Engineering (IDE)

Industrial Management

Mechanical Engineering (ME)

Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)

Industrial Technology (IT)

*Each of the above programs must approve the minor through their curriculum committee before students can receive credit for the minor.

Additional Information

Students enrolled in the CGT/MG minor may only enroll in the CGT/MG courses listed in this minor.

Contact Professor C. L. Miller. for additional information.