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2026-2027 Catalog

DFTG 2372 - Introduction to Reverse Engineering

CIP Code 15.1302

3 Course Credits

This course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of reverse engineering, focusing on the analysis and reconstruction of existing products to improve design, functionality, or manufacturing processes. Topics include techniques for deconstructing physical objects, capturing geometries through 3D scanning, modeling using CAD software, and documenting improvements. The course emphasizes practical applications in product redesign and the development of replacement parts for industrial use.

2 Lecture Hours Per Week
4 Lab Hours Per Week
96 Contact Hours

Instructional Methods: LEC, LAB

Prerequisites: DFTG 1345  DFTG 1333  DFTG 2323  DFTG 2332  
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course