{"id":35615,"date":"2025-04-16T08:01:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T06:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mead.upatras.gr\/?post_type=courses&#038;p=35615"},"modified":"2026-03-31T09:36:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T07:36:08","slug":"computer-aided-design","status":"publish","type":"courses","link":"https:\/\/mead.upatras.gr\/en\/courses\/computer-aided-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer Aided Design"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>COURSE CONTENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to graphical methods in Computer Aided Design.<\/li>\n<li>Geometric transformations in 2D.<\/li>\n<li>Geometric transformations in 3D.<\/li>\n<li>Projections.<\/li>\n<li>Wireframe modelling.<\/li>\n<li>Bezier and B-spline curves.<\/li>\n<li>Surfaces.<\/li>\n<li>Complex surfaces.<\/li>\n<li>Solid Modelling.<\/li>\n<li>Finite element analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Rendering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEARNING OUTCOMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students will familiarize with graphical presentation methods (wireframe, surface and solid), used in computer aided design and drafting. They will get acquainted with the mathematical \/ geometrical methods, that form the basis of computer graphics software. To practice this newly acquired knowledge, students are required to complete a series of small projects, both in the lab and at home, using one of the most popular in the industry design and drafting software, CATIA by\u00a0Dassault Systemes, which is available in the computer lab. 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