Syllabus课程大纲

Course Description 课程描述

3D printing is exploding in popularity. Many people believe it will revolutionize our economy in many ways. In the coming years, 3D printing will change the way we live and alter the relation between firms and customers. In this course, we will explore this technology and examine its revolutionary impact. You will learn how 3D printers work, the type of things they can make, and how you can use this technology as an entrepreneur, business person, and consumer. We'll employ a variety of learning techniques, including video lectures, case studies, and interviews with 3D printing experts. Our learning approach will be highly interactive; you will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of hands-on activities and imagine a 3D printable object that you can make. I hope you will join us in this exploration.
3D 打印正迅速流行。许多人认为它将以多种方式改变我们的经济。在未来几年里，3D 打印将改变我们的生活方式，并改变企业与客户之间的关系。在本课程中，我们将探讨这项技术并研究其革命性影响。您将学习 3D 打印机的工作原理，它们能制造的东西类型，以及您如何作为企业家、商人和消费者使用这项技术。我们将采用多种学习技巧，包括视频讲座、案例研究和采访 3D 打印专家。我们的学习方法将高度互动；您将有机会参与各种动手活动，并想象一个您可以制作的 3D 打印物体。我希望您能加入我们的探索之旅。

Course Goals and Objectives 课程目标与目标

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
在完成本课程后，您将能够：

• Obtain a rich understanding of 3D printing, including how it works and what you can make.
  获取对 3D 打印的深入了解，包括其工作原理以及你可以制作的内容。
• Explain the revolutionary advantages of 3D printing and the exciting future of this technology.
  解释 3D 打印的革命性优势以及这项技术的激动人心的未来。
• Examine several real-world examples and interviews by experts in the field to see 3D printing in action.
  查看几个该领域专家的真实案例和访谈，以了解 3D 打印的实际应用。
• Obtain free digital designs that you can turn into 3D printed objects.
  获取可转换为 3D 打印物体的免费数字设计。

Textbook and Readings 教科书与阅读材料

There is no required textbook used in this course. We suggest 3D Printing Will Rock the World by John Hornick (2015), but it is not required for this course.
本课程没有指定教材。我们建议阅读约翰·霍尼克（2015 年）的《3D 打印将震撼世界》，但这不是本课程的必修内容。

Course Outline 课程大纲

This course consists of two modules that focus on the revolution that has come from 3D printing technology.
这门课程包含两个模块，专注于 3D 打印技术带来的革命。

Module 1: What Is 3D Printing? 模块 1：什么是 3D 打印？

Key Concepts:  关键概念：

• 3D Printing Insights  3D 打印洞察
• History of 3D Printing  3D 打印的历史
• How 3D Printing Works  三维打印是如何工作的
• 3D Printing Software and Hardware
  3D 打印软件与硬件
• 3D Printing Materials, Designs, and Applications
  3D 打印材料、设计与应用

Module 2: Why Is It Revolutionary? 模块 2：为什么它是革命性的？

Key Concepts:  关键概念：

• Why 3D Printing is Special
  为什么 3D 打印如此特别
• How 3D Printing Will Change Business
  如何 3D 打印将改变商业
• The Future of 3D Printing
  3D 打印的未来
• Revolutionary Insights  革命性见解

Elements of This Course 课程要素

The course is comprised of the following elements:
课程包括以下要素：

• Lecture Videos. In each module the concepts you need to know will be presented through a collection of short video lectures. You may stream these videos for playback within your browser by clicking on their titles or by downloading the videos. You may also download the slides that go along with the videos.
  讲座视频。每个模块中，你需要了解的概念将通过一系列短视频讲座进行展示。你可以通过点击标题或下载视频在浏览器中播放这些视频。你也可以下载与视频配套的幻灯片。
• In-Video Questions. Some lecture videos have questions associated with them to help verify your understanding of the topics. These questions will automatically appear while watching the video if you stream the video through your browser. These questions do not contribute toward your final score in the class.
  视频内问题。一些讲座视频与问题相关联，以帮助验证你对主题的理解。如果你通过浏览器播放视频，这些问题将自动出现。这些问题不会对你的课程最终成绩产生影响。
• Practice Quizzes. Each module will include 1 practice quiz, intended for you to assess your understanding of the topics. You will be allowed unlimited attempts at each practice quiz. Each attempt may present a different selection of questions to you. There is no time limit on how long you take to complete each attempt at the quiz. These quizzes do not contribute toward your final score in the class.
  练习测验。每个模块将包含 1 次练习测验，旨在帮助你评估对主题的理解。你将可以无限次尝试每次练习测验。每次尝试可能会给你呈现不同的问题选择。完成测验的每次尝试没有时间限制。这些测验不会对你的课程最终成绩产生影响。
• Module Quizzes. Each module will include 1 for-credit quiz. You will be allowed 3 attempts per every 8 hours at each quiz. There is no time limit on how long you take to complete each attempt at the quiz. Each attempt may present a different selection of questions to you. Your highest score will be used when calculating your final score in the class.
  模块测验。每个模块将包含 1 次计分测验。你可以在每个测验上每 8 小时尝试 3 次。完成每个尝试的时间没有限制。每次尝试可能会向你展示不同的问题组合。你的最高分将被用于计算你在课程中的最终成绩。
• Peer Reviewed Assignments. Each module will include 1 peer reviewed exercise. You can attempt these assignments multiple times. Your highest score will be used when calculating your final score in the class.
  同行评审作业。每个模块将包含 1 个同行评审练习。您可以多次尝试这些作业。在计算课程最终成绩时，将使用您的最高分。

How to Pass This Course 如何通过这门课程

To qualify for a Course Certificate, simply start verifying your coursework at the beginning of the course and pay the fee. Coursera Financial Aid is available to offset the registration cost for learners with demonstrated economic needs. If you have questions about Course Certificates, please see the help topics here
为了获得课程证书，只需在课程开始时开始验证你的课程作业并支付费用。Coursera 财务援助可用于减轻有经济需求的学员的注册费用。如果您对课程证书有疑问，请参阅此处帮助主题。

If you choose not to pay the fee, you can still audit the course. You will still be able to view all videos, submit practice quizzes, and view required assessments. Auditing does not include the option to submit required assessments. As such, you will not be able to earn a grade or a Course Certificate.
如果您选择不支付费用，您仍然可以旁听课程。您仍然可以观看所有视频、提交练习测验和查看所需评估。旁听不包括提交所需评估的选项。因此，您将无法获得成绩或课程证书。

The following table explains the breakdown for what is required in order to pass the class and qualify for a Course Certificate. You must pass each and every required activity in order to pass this course.
以下表格解释了通过课程并获得课程证书所需满足的条件。你必须通过每一个必需的活动才能通过这门课程。

Getting and Giving Help 获取与给予帮助

You can get/give help via the following means:
您可以通过以下方式获得/提供帮助：

• Use the Learner Help Center to find information regarding specific technical problems. For example, technical problems would include error messages, difficulty submitting assignments, or problems with video playback. If you cannot find an answer in the documentation, you can also report your problem to the Coursera staff by clicking on the Contact Us! link available on each topic's page within the Learner Help Center.
  使用学习帮助中心查找有关特定技术问题的信息。例如，技术问题包括错误信息、提交作业困难或视频播放问题。如果在文档中找不到答案，您还可以通过点击学习帮助中心每个主题页面上的“联系我们！”链接向 Coursera 工作人员报告您的问题。
• Use the Course Suggestions forum to report errors in lecture video content, assignment questions and answers, assignment grading, text and links on course pages, or the content of other course materials. University of Illinois staff and Community Mentors will monitor this forum and respond to issues.
  使用课程建议论坛来报告讲座视频内容、作业问题及答案、作业评分、课程页面上的文本和链接，或其他课程材料的内容错误。伊利诺伊大学的工作人员和社区导师将监控此论坛并回应问题。

Note: Due to the large number of learners enrolled in this course, I am not able to answer emails sent directly to my account. Rather, all questions should be reported as described above.
注意：由于本课程注册学习者众多，我无法直接回复发送至我的账户的电子邮件。相反，所有问题应按上述描述进行报告。