DMT 55
Survey of Design and Manufacturing Processes/Modern Fabrication


Course Description

This survey course is designed to introduce students to both design, manufacturing, and modern fabrication, utilizing demonstrations, with the following areas of emphasis: manufacturing processes, equipment and systems, design for manufacturing, measurement tools, blueprint reading, rapid prototyping (3D printers), CNC machine set-up, CNC machine programming (lathe and mill), CAD/CAM and quality control using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). This hands-on, team-based course is designed to provide students with instruction and skills through applied real-world experience to enable insight into how products are designed and fabricated. Students will be able to identify the terminology of each area, examine each technique and skill requirement, and gain a fundamental understanding of diverse industry processes.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
27127 DMT 55 01 Seats open Tuesday, Thursday 02:30 PM-04:20 PM Kara Krone E36

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
DMT-055: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. See www.deanza.edu/dmt call 408.864.5578 or email cad@deanza.edu for more info.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units
4 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Program Status
Not Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
  • ESL 261 and ESL 265, or ESL 461 and ESL 465, or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL 5
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