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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
DMTD073A
Course Title (CB02)
Introduction to Computer Aided Design Using Autodesk Inventor
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Course Description
AutoDesk Inventor is an introduction-level computer-aided design and drafting course. Application of AutoDesk Inventor software is applied to create manufacturing models, which consist of individual parts, assemblies, and drawings.
Faculty Requirements
Discipline 1
[Manufacturing Technology (Quality control, process control)]
FSA
[FHDA FSA - MACHINE TOOL TECH]
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

Introduction to CAD Using Autodesk Inventor is a stand-alone, CSU transferable course in a CTE program that was developed based on the needs of large-scale local industries. Introduction to Autodesk Inventor, a 3-D parametric solid modeler, enables students to create and document mechanical designs, with special emphasis given to the creation of parts, assemblies, and drawings as requested by our advisory board.

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.
  • Pre-algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond pre-algebra

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

Homework and extended projects

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

Assignments

  1. In class exercises from book and lecture.
  2. CAD projects, viewed as assigned during the course.
  3. Reading from text and reference material.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Quizzes to determine understanding of various tools and methods
  2. Midterm examination covering lectures, textbook reading, and basic CAD projects. Exam will be evaluated on completeness of solid modeling requirements.
  3. Accuracy and completeness of CAD projects and exercises
  4. Final examination evaluating students comprehensive understanding of basic Auotdesk Inventor CAD modeling by means of accuracy and completeness of solid parametric models.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

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

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Banach, Daniel T. & Jones, TravisAutodesk Inventor 2022 Essentials PlusSDC Publications2022, 1st edition978-1-63057-433-8

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Identify the basic menu structure and graphical user interface used within AutoDesk Inventor.
  • Apply simple and complex constrained 2D sketches to create solid features.
  • Construct 3D solid models from sketch geometry using extrusions, revolutions, and sweeps.
  • Create part features such as holes, shells, fillets, chamfers, threads and drafts.
  • Construct and annotate layout drawings using ASME Y14.5 standards.
  • Create basic 3D assemblies with assembly constraints.
  • Layout 3D exploded assembly drawings with balloon labels and a BOM parts list.

CSLOs

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

Outline

  1. Identify the basic menu structure and graphical user interface used within AutoDesk Inventor.
    1. Pull down menu, tool bar menus and keyboard command access.
    2. Working from template files.
    3. Browser tools and editing.
    4. On line Inventor help.
  2. Apply simple and complex constrained 2D sketches to create solid features.
    1. 2D sketch commands.
    2. Geometric and dimensional sketch constraints.
    3. Origin work features.
    4. Reference sketch geometry.
  3. Construct 3D solid models from sketch geometry using extrusions, revolutions, and sweeps.
    1. Extrusions
    2. Revolutions
    3. Sweeps
    4. Lofts
  4. Create part features such as holes, shells, fillets, chamfers, threads and drafts.
    1. Hole features
    2. Fillet features
    3. Chamfer features
    4. Shell features
    5. Pattern features
  5. Construct and annotate layout drawings using ASME Y14.5 standards.
    1. Annotating drawing views.
    2. Layout sheets
    3. Formats, title blocks, and symbols
    4. Placing and editing drawing views
  6. Create basic 3D assemblies with assembly constraints.
    1. Placing Components in an assembly.
    2. Creating components in an assembly.
    3. Constraining components.
    4. Editing components in an assembly.
    5. Components patterns.
  7. Layout 3D exploded assembly drawings with balloon labels and a BOM parts list.
    1. Exploded views
    2. Parts with Balloons
    3. Bill of Material list, (BOM)

Lab Topics

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