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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
DMT D102.
Course Title (CB02)
CAD Technology Laboratory SolidWorks (Beginning)
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Course Description
This self-paced CAD Technology Laboratory SolidWorks (Beginning) course focuses on introductory projects and computer-based training using SolidWorks software. The supplemental projects and assignments will be based on existing SolidWorks courses. Learning assistance is provided in a designated °®¶¹´«Ã½ lab by an approved °®¶¹´«Ã½ instructor who is trained in SolidWorks software.
Faculty Requirements
Discipline 1
[Manufacturing Technology (Quality control, process control)]
FSA
[FHDA FSA - MACHINE TOOL TECH]
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is a major employment preparation CTE course for our Design and Manufacturing Technologies Computer-Aided Design program. SolidWorks is a 3-D parametric solid modeler, which is similar to other solid modeling programs. This stand-alone, CTE course deepens the student's ability to properly operate the basic interface in Solidworks software in part geometry design mode for mid-range products, as confirmed by our advisory committee.

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
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Not transferable

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
2.0
Maximum Credit Units
2.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours0.00.0
Laboratory Hours6.00.0

Course Student Hours

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

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Laboratory experience which involve students in formal exercises.

Discussion of assigned project requirements and design methodology.

Exercises on self-paced CBT training modules.

Assignments

  1. Reading
    1. Reading provided SolidWorks training material, help and documentation
    2. Reading from online articles, tutorials and industry manuals
  2. Drawing/Exercises using SolidWorks fundamental part creation mode.
    1. Computer based training modules (CBT) for basic parts and geometry creation
    2. Interpreting simple industry standard drawings for creation of base features and parametric relations between given geometry and dimensional schematics.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Successful completion of computer aided design assignments with output verifying modeling correctness and precision; use of structured design intent principles, and documentation.
  2. CAD Lab activity - Practice and demonstration of techniques in the student laboratory designed to demonstrate critical thinking skills and to problem solve as required in the assignments and experimental investigations.
  3. A comprehensive final project (engineering documentation package) that includes the correct use of component and assembly models, assembly and detail drawings and worksheets. The documentation package includes CAD modeling and documentation exercises that will require students to summarize, integrate, and critically analyze the major theoretical perspectives, modes of inquiry, and the important core concepts examined throughout the course.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None
Essential College Facilities:
  • DMT CAD laboratory

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Reyes, A.Beginner's Guide to SolidWorks 2023 - Level 1SDC Publications2023978-1-63057-547-2

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Manipulate rudimentary SolidWorks user interface appropriately
  • Increase skill sets on available classroom computer and web based training material for SolidWorks rudimentary parts modules.

CSLOs

  • Create an entry-level Document Package which includes (as assigned) Solid Parts, Assemblies, and Basic Drawings for Parts and Assemblies, using SolidWorks.

Outline

  1. Manipulate rudimentary SolidWorks user interface appropriately
    1. Import and setup application programs in part mode.
    2. Understand basic SolidWorks commands, dashboard, Feature Manager Design Tree and navigator.
    3. Input design data using sketches, relations and feature tools
  2. Increase skill sets on available classroom computer and web based training material for SolidWorks rudimentary parts modules.
    1. Editing simple part design data and geometry
    2. Output of design documentation in basic part mode
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