This course is designed to keep students current with the rapidly changing technology of computers and related application software - the primary tool in a mechanical engineering technologist’s profession. The course fosters 'initial training' in conjunction with 'continuous self-learning'. Formal lectures are replaced by discussions focused on subject matter and projects. Students will be exposed to application software used in mechanical technology, the aim being to stimulate performance, optimize design, and speed production of mechanical systems. Students should have a sound knowledge of the subject matter relating to application software, for they will apply that knowledge to competently evaluate software and validate the result.