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Waggoner, Todd C.; And Others – Journal of Technology Studies, 1995
Finite element analysis (FEA) enables industrial designers to analyze complex components by dividing them into smaller elements, then assessing stress and strain characteristics. Traditionally mainframe based, FEA is being increasingly used in microcomputers. (SK)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Design, Engineering, Industry
McGinty, Tony – Electronic Learning, 1985
Discusses the basic design and special features of robotic dialing systems that are programmed to make calls to parents of truant students and presents detailed information on seven currently available self-dialing attendance systems. (MBR)
Descriptors: Attendance, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Costs
Havas, George D. – 1985
This brief guide to materials in the Library of Congress (LC) on computer aided design and/or computer aided manufacturing lists reference materials and other information sources under 13 headings: (1) brief introductions; (2) LC subject headings used for such materials; (3) textbooks; (4) additional titles; (5) glossaries and handbooks; (6)…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Conference Proceedings, Design
Cheng, Wan-Lee – 1985
This instructional manual contains 12 learning activity packets for use in a workshop in computer-aided design and drafting (CADD). The lessons cover the following topics: introduction to computer graphics and computer-aided design/drafting; coordinate systems; advance space graphics hardware configuration and basic features of the IBM PC…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Computer Oriented Programs, Course Content, Design
Jaffe, J. A., Ed.; And Others – 1982
This report is one of seven that identify major new and emerging technological advances expected to influence major vocational education program areas and to describe the programmatic implications in terms of skill-knowledge requirements, occupations most directly affected, and the anticipated diffusion rate. Chapter 1 considers technology as…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Auto Mechanics, Automation, Computer Oriented Programs
Beeby, Ellen; Crummett, Jerrie – 1997
This document contains teacher and student materials for a basic course in desktop publishing. Six units of instruction cover the following: (1) introduction to desktop publishing; (2) desktop publishing systems; (3) software; (4) type selection; (5) document design; and (6) layout. The teacher edition contains some or all of the following…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Graphics
Crummett, Dan – 1997
This document contains teacher and student materials for a course in graphic arts. Ten units of instruction cover the following topics: (1) orientation; (2) shop safety; (3) shop organization; (4) printing processes; (5) paper; (6) typography; (7) typesetting; (8) design principles; (9) paste-up principles and procedures; and (10) proof procedures…
Descriptors: Art, Behavioral Objectives, Competence, Competency Based Education