Apr 14, 2026  
Course Catalog 2025-2026 
  
Course Catalog 2025-2026

CIS 202 - 3-D Printing: Basic Model Making


Credits: 3

Advisory: CIS 201  
Description: Introduction to the principles of three-dimensional design as they relate to model making for 3D printing and rapid prototyping applications. Students will learn how to acquire printable 3D files from various sources and successfully import them into various 3D modeling and slicing applications. In addition, emphasis will be placed on printing using various filament types and colors. Students will also be digitizing real-world objects for print.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. SLO #1: Demonstrate the skills used to swap print spools on various 3D printers.
  2. SLO #2: Create successful printed objects from digitized real world objects.
  3. SLO #3: Develop a successful print using various print colors and filament types.


Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 90
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 2
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 3