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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
DMT D063A
Course Title (CB02)
SolidWorks: Surface Modeling
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Course Description
Surface design using SolidWorks software to create organic 3D shapes that follow processed-based (or task-based) approach to modeling. Application of multifaceted surfaces features in designing product models and molds for industry.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is a stand-alone course in a CTE program that was developed based on the needs of major and start-up corporations in the local community, as discussed at our advisory board meetings. It is CSU transferable. SolidWorks, a 3-D parametric solid modeler, is used worldwide in mechanical design and is a requirement in over half of all job openings/descriptions in the Silicon Valley. Advanced mechanical designers/engineers must have parametric modeling skills, with emphasis on creation and development of products from surface models.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
4.0
Maximum Credit Units
4.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours2.04.0
Laboratory Hours6.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
24.0
Laboratory
72.0
Total
96.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
48.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
48.0

Prerequisite(s)

DMT D060A, DMT D060B, DMT D060C, DMT D060D or DMT D060E

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Homework and extended projects

Laboratory discussion sessions and quizzes that evaluate the proceedings weekly laboratory exercises

Assignments

  1. On-line video lectures, viewed as assigned during the course.
  2. 24 CAD projects demonstrating progressive mastery of SolidWorks Surfacing Tools
  3. Reading from text (65% by page count) is required.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Accuracy and completeness of assigned CAD projects.
  2. Mid-term examination covering assigned video lectures, textbook reading, & Surfacing CAD projects. Exam will be evaluated on completeness of solid modeling requirements.
  3. Final examination evaluating student’s comprehensive understanding of SolidWorks CAD Surfacing Tools and advanced techniques.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None.
Essential College Facilities:
  • CAD computer laboratory

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Lombard, Matt. "SolidWorks Surfacing and Complex Shape Modeling Bible", J. Wiley & Sons 2011

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
SolidProfessor: Surfacing Modules

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Create surfaces using splines and points
  • Manipulate surfaces features.
  • Apply surface construction tools.
  • Examine surface information.
  • Apply surface replacement tools.
  • Create surfaces from boundary curves.
  • Employ variable section sweeps.
  • Apply imported geometry.

CSLOs

  • Create and edit/manipulate complex SolidWorks Surfacing design using Advanced 3D Surfacing Modeling techniques & methods.

Outline

  1. Create surfaces using splines and points
    1. Basic Surface feature types.
    2. Create and edit surface features.
    3. Capped ends.
    4. Merged surfaces.
    5. Protrusions, cuts and slots.
  2. Manipulate surfaces features.
    1. Extending surfaces.
    2. Curves through reference points.
    3. Extending surfaces.
    4. Curves through reference points.
  3. Apply surface construction tools.
    1. Datum points.
    2. Datum curves.
    3. Redefining datum curves.
  4. Examine surface information.
    1. Surface display for analysis
    2. Derivation of radius analysis.
    3. Curvature spline analysis
  5. Apply surface replacement tools.
    1. Surface replacement procedures.
    2. Patches and quilts
  6. Create surfaces from boundary curves.
    1. Surface continuity.
    2. Blend control points.
    3. Approximate blends.
  7. Employ variable section sweeps.
    1. Involute surfaces
    2. Sweeps and cuts
  8. Apply imported geometry.
    1. Working with imported geometry.
    2. Manipulating the geometry as imported.
    3. Modify geometry non-parametrically.

Lab Topics

  1. Surface toolbars and menu
  2. Solid-Surface Hybrid Modeling
  3. Blends and Patches
  4. Repairing and editing import geometry.
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