Interdisciplinary Arts 0186 - Bicycle Frame Design and Fab

This co-curricular course will engage students in the process of designing and fabricating a custom bicycle frame. Students will learn about the array of anatomical and performance factors that designers must consider; use a frame design CAD program to analyze their design and create working drawings; and learn all the required fabrication methods for building welded steel frames. Those students wishing to build their own frame should expect to spend a significant amount of time in the shop outside of class. This course can be used to fulfill CEL-1 Division I requirement.

This is a co-curricular course. Course fee: $80.00 Students are expected to spend at least six to ten hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time.