ME 10: GRAPHICS, CAD & DES
University of California, Santa Barbara
Introduces hands-on engineering design via lessons on the design process, C omputer Aided Design (CAD), free hand sketching, use of a laser cutter, sol dering, basic circuits, basic microprocessor programming, motors and gear t rains. Makes use of a robotic project to allow students to practice all abo ve topics. Students create dimensioned engineering drawings and present the ir designs at a final design fair. The focus of the course is to empower st udents to leverage all engineering tools listed above in their future engin eering courses.
Average GPA: 3.53
Grade distribution records: 1,270 students across 15 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 184 | 14.5% |
| A | 528 | 41.6% |
| A- | 199 | 15.7% |
| B+ | 117 | 9.2% |
| B | 75 | 5.9% |
| B- | 51 | 4.0% |
| C+ | 27 | 2.1% |
| C | 26 | 2.0% |
| C- | 14 | 1.1% |
| D+ | 5 | 0.4% |
| D | 3 | 0.2% |
| D- | 1 | 0.1% |
| F | 40 | 3.1% |
Based on 1,270 student grade records across 15 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Tsai G T 559 students, Average GPA 3.58
- Susko T G 444 students, Average GPA 3.56
- Sprankle M 358 students, Average GPA 3.42