VOD 525 - Fab Lab Introduction

.2 Credit(s).

This course is designed to enable the student to learn the safety and operating procedures of the CCBC Fabrication Laboratory (Fab Lab). Students will learn entry-level proficiency in fabrication/fundamental prototyping. Topics to be covered include safety, materials, basic setup, and basic operation of the following equipment: laser engraver, ShopBot, rapid mill, 3-D printer, and vinyl cutter.

Course Objectives:

1. discuss the history and evolution of the Fab Lab concept,

2. list basic rules of the Fab Lab,

3. discuss overall shop safety and specific safety rules for major Fab Lab equipment, and

4. describe the kinds of materials used with, basic setup, and basic operation of major Fab Lab equipment.