Academic Catalog

ID332 ANALYSIS OF HUMAN-MADE OBJECTS

Course Code: 1250332
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(2-2)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Industrial Design
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Lecturer BARIÞ YAZICI
Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Developing skills in identifying the expertise of different disciplines involved in the creation of human-made objects. Basic knowledge on accessing and evaluating technical documents in terms of product concepts and alternative production techniques. Exploration of patent documents of various products; visits to production plants to observe mass production techniques; experience in reverse engineering under the guidance of visiting experts. Various workshop visits. seminars. and class exercises.