About this course: This course will demonstrate how 3D printers work, show what people make with them, and examine the 3D printing ecosystem. It will also explore the future of 3D printing and discuss how this technology will revolutionize our world. The course materials include informative video lectures, on-location interviews with a variety of 3D printing experts, and engaging hands-on exercises. Learners who complete this introductory course will have a solid understanding of 3D printing and its revolutionary potential, and will be able to print and customize 3D designs. In addition, learners will obtain a preview of the other courses in the 3D Printing Specialization and gain an appreciation for how these courses will help them develop the knowledge and skills to turn their ideas into objects. This course was listed in the top 50 MOOC's of all time by Class-Central (https://www.class-central.com/report/top-moocs/)

Created by: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Taught by: Aric Rindfleisch, John M. Jones Professor of Marketing
Department of Business Administration

Basic Info	Course 1 of 5 in the 3D Printing Specialization.
Level	Beginner
Commitment	2 weeks of study, 3-4 hours/week
Language	English
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
User Ratings	4.7 stars Average User Rating 4.7See what learners said

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Course Orientation

In this section, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation also contains an overview of the entire 3D Printing Specialization.

2 videos, 6 readings, 1 practice quiz

Module 1: What Is 3D Printing?

In this module, you will learn what 3D Printing is, how 3D Printers work, and the types of objects you can make using this technology.

17 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz

Graded: What Would You Make? (Exercise)

Graded: Module 1 Quiz

WEEK 2

Module 2: Why Is It Revolutionary?

In this module, you will learn what is special about 3D Printing and how this technology will change the business world and revolutionize our economy.

12 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz

Graded: Remixing Products (Exercise)

Graded: Module 2 Quiz

Course Conclusion

This brief module contains a course summary, previews the other courses in our 3D printing specialization, and provides you with the opportunity to share your thoughts about your experience in this course.

1 video

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