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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
DMTD060D
Course Title (CB02)
SolidWorks (Introduction)
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
This course covers the fundamentals of computer-aided design and drafting using SolidWorks software, and applications of SolidWorks in creating manufacturing models (parts, assemblies, and drawings).
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

SolidWorks is a CSU transferable 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. This introductory course develops the students' ability to create and document mechanical designs and is included on the Computer-Aided Design-Mechanical Certificate of Achievement.

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)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

ESL D261. and ESL D265., or ESL D461. and ESL D465., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.

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

Assignments

  1. On-line video lectures, viewed as assigned during the course.
  2. CAD projects demonstrating progressive mastery of SolidWorks
  3. Reading from text.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Accuracy and completeness of assigned CAD projects.
  2. Mid-term Examination covering assigned video lectures, textbook reading, & basic CAD projects.Exam will be evaluated on accuracy and completeness of solid modeling requirements.
  3. Final Examination evaluating student’s comprehensive understanding of basic SolidWorks CAD modeling by means of accuracy and completeness of solid models.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

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

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Planchard, "Engineering Design With SolidWorks." SDC, 2020.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Demonstrate the basic menu structure and graphical user interface used within SolidWorks.
  • Demonstrate competency in creation of basic sketches.
  • Apply dimensions and constraints to sketches.
  • Develop basic techniques for creating "Sketched Features".
  • Apply basic techniques for creating "Reference Features".
  • Create and modify solid parts.
  • Create and modify solid assemblies.
  • Produce and modify basic Engineering Drawings (derived from Solid Model).

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. Demonstrate the basic menu structure and graphical user interface used within SolidWorks.
    1. SolidWorks toolbars and menu.
    2. Create a new file, save a newly created or edited file, and open an existing file.
  2. Demonstrate competency in creation of basic sketches.
    1. Use of basic sketch tools through simple exercises.
    2. Define specific terms, such as Sketch Planes & Datum Features.
    3. Create simple geometry using basic sketch tools.
  3. Apply dimensions and constraints to sketches.
    1. Apply dimensions and logical constraints to basic geometry.
    2. Modify and/or delete sketch dimensions and constraints.
  4. Develop basic techniques for creating “Sketched Features”.
    1. Create Extruded and Revolved features.
    2. Create so-called “Sweep” and “Loft” features.
  5. Apply basic techniques for creating “Reference Features”.
    1. Create Hole Features and Shell Features.
    2. Create Fillet and Chamfer Features.
  6. Create and modify solid parts.
    1. Add overall dimensions and geometric relationships.
    2. Edit and/or delete overall dimensions and geometric relationships.
  7. Create and modify solid assemblies.
    1. Add 3D components to an existing assembly.
    2. Delete existing 3D components from an assembly.
    3. Add, delete, or modify geometric mate constraints within an existing assembly.
  8. Produce and modify basic Engineering Drawings (derived from Solid Model).
    1. Create standard orthographic drawing layout for detailed drawings.
    2. Create section views and auxiliary views.
    3. Create assembly drawings using exploded views, item balloons, and parts lists.

Lab Topics

  1. Toolbars and menu
  2. Basic sketching
  3. Creating features
  4. Solid parts and assemblies
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