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Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
DMT D106.
Course Title (CB02)
CAD Technology Laboratory SolidWorks (Advanced)
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Course Description
This self-paced CAD Technology Laboratory SolidWorks (Advanced) course focuses on advanced 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 create and manipulate objects for mutually dependent geometry of "Parent-Child relationships" and understand mechanical design opportunities in mid-range sizes assembles using "In-Context" mode for SolidWorks product design 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. Assembly/Exercises using SolidWorks “In-Context†Design documentation approach.
    1. Computer based training modules (CBT) for appropriate assembly creation and explode states.
    2. Interpreting standards for creation of ISO or ANSI GD&T and parametric relations between given assemblies and parts per industry best practices for tolerance stack-up calculations.

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
Planchard, David C.Official Guide to Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exams: CSWA, CSWA-SD, CSWA-SSDC Publications2022978-1-63057-567-0

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Review the complex interdependent geometry of “Parent Child relationships†and exploit mechanical design options in assembles using SolidWorks “In-Context†mode.
  • Augment skill sets on available classroom computer and web based training material for SolidWorks in progressive feature sets.

CSLOs

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

Outline

  1. Review the complex interdependent geometry of “Parent Child relationships†and exploit mechanical design options in assembles using SolidWorks “In-Context†mode.
    1. Load and setup application programs for use of Exchange Assemblies of various design table component sets.
    2. Use SolidWorks application commands for complex manipulation of skeleton parts, assembly layouts and component display deviations.
    3. Input design data using large assembly edit feature tools sets to do Bottom Up Design and effectively replace and pattern components.
  2. Augment skill sets on available classroom computer and web based training material for SolidWorks in progressive feature sets.
    1. Analyze mass properties of objects and mechanisms (volume, center of gravity, moments of inertia, etc.)
    2. Use of multifaceted patters & groupings, Simplified Representations, Component Variation, Parameter Driven Parts in assembly mode.
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