School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Adv Manufacturing/Fabrication
Department
Industrial Drafting/CAD Techn
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Industrial Drafting
Course Number
122
Course Title
SolidWorks Level I - Introduction
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
DRAF-120, equivalent/CAD class, CAD work experience, or Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description
Introduces SolidWorks and its functionality including the creation of a rough sketch of geometry and how to correctly define it. Explores how to set up drawing units, modify dimensions on a sketch, and complete a 3-dimensional (3D) solid model. Also covers features of SolidWorks including orthographic views and basic file management procedures.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Overview of Manipulating and Navigating SolidWorks Drawing Environment
- Mouse Functions
- Whole Wizard
- Feature Manager Design Tree
- Sketch Tool
- Solid Models
- Orthographic Views
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Identify the different areas of SolidWorks screen layout.
- Demonstrate proper mouse manipulation.
- Create, define, and edit a sketch.
- Develop a 3D model from sketch geometry.
- Conduct editing procedures to a 3D model.
- Apply basic drafting techniques to 2-dimensional (2D) drawings.
- Establish units for a drawing file.
- Perform basic file management procedures.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
All students will be required to complete a set of competencies measured through assignments, exams, and quizzes and achieving a cumulative average of 70%.
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Fall 2020
Review Semester
Fall 2020