MES

The Mechanical Engineering Series is a six course sequence that covers the most important software applications for mechanical engineers and designers. The first module covers using AutoCAD from basic 2D design, editing, and details through intermediate to advanced 3D wireframe design. The second module covers 3D solid modeling from the native solids that are included within AutoCAD, to a second course which covers parametric, feature based solid modeling with Mechanical Desktop. The final module covers an introduction to finite element analysis with Autodesk Simulation Mechanical (updated Algor FEA) software. Special pricing is available for people taking the entire MES sequence. These and other courses are also available ala cart. See the separate listing for them.

**Mechanical Engineering Series**
Course Code	Description	Days	Prerequisites
CAD Module
CAD-1	Introduction to AutoCAD	3	Basic familiarity with the OS
CAD-2	Intermediate AutoCAD	3	CAD-1 or 6 months of AutoCAD experience
CAD-3	Advanced AutoCAD	3	CAD-1, CAD-2 or 1 year of AutoCAD experience
CAE Module
CAE-1	Solid Modeling with AutoCAD Native Solids	2	CAD-1, CAD-2, CAD-3
CAE-2	Parametric, Feature Based, Solid Modeling with Mechanical Desktop	3	CAD-1, CAD-2, CAD-3
FEA Module
FEA-1	Introduction to FEA with Autodesk Simulation Mechanical	3	prior engineering analysis academic training*

* FEA-1 students are required to already have prior stress analysis training, this course only covers using the software, not how to do or interpret a stress analysis

Mechanical Engineering Series (MES)