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Southern Utah University
Fall Semester 2025

Computer-Aided Design and Analysis Using Solidworks (Face-to-Face)

ENGR 1030-02

Course: ENGR 1030-02
Credits: 3
Term: Fall Semester 2025
Department: ET
CRN: 30934

Course Description

In this course the student will be introduced to the most current 3D solid modeling concepts and principles of parametric design using the SolidWorks software. The student will be introduced to the process of creating and applying robust design principles to intermediate parametric solid models and assemblies. The process of developing and applying formulas as well as spreadsheets to these parametric designs will be presented and applied. The analysis, animation, and simulation will be presented and applied. The most current solid modeling concepts will be introduced and experienced by the students through lecture, training videos, tutorials, and real design projects. (Fall, Spring) [Graded]

Solid Modeling has been an integral part of industry in recent years. It is a link between design and manufacturing and construction. Information is quickly communicated to construction and manufacturing companies in the form of drawings prepared to prescribed drafting standards. It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Actually, a drawing is worth much more. The speed of graphic comprehension can approach a rate of 50,000 times that of reading. Human beings have always sought the use of tools to make life easier and to enable them to become more productive.

Required Texts

Required Textbook: eBook from Kendall-Hunt

Learning Outcomes

Specific Course Objectives:

  • Create simple 3D solid models
  • Create detail drawings from existing solid models
  • Create complex 3D solid models
  • Create multiple sketch 3D solid models
  • Create a working system of multiple 3D solid models
  • Edit multiple 3D solid models while in a system environment
  • Simulate multiple 3D solid models while in a system environment
  • Develop introductory design skills
  • Develop advanced assembly design skills

Course Requirements

This course will use a newly published eBook from Kendall-Hunt publishing. There are 17 chapters in the book which will be covered in class. Upon completion of each chapter in class, students will complete the problems at the end of each chapter. Once the eBook is completed, we will finish up the semester with additional drawings that the instructor will provide.

Submission Requirements: You will submit (in CANVAS) JPEG files of each problem at the end of the chapter. Save all .SLDPRT files until after completing Chapter 5; use these files to edit and modify existing models, then delete them after submission for Chapter 5.

There are also 26 optional step-by-step videos that students can go through on their own. Once you complete the chapter assignments, save your work as a .jpg file and submit it through CANVAS. Do not submit the SolidWorks file (SLDPRT). Out-of-class time will be required to complete all assigned drawings. Students will work on drawings while in class. Due dates for each assignment will appear in CANVAS. There is no makeup on any assignment.

Assessment/Evaluation/Grading:

  • Single part drawings: 10 points
  • Assembly drawings: 20 points
  • Unannounced pop quizzes: 30 points
  • Midterm exam: 50 points
  • Final exam: 50 points

Final Course Grade: Final grades will be awarded as shown in CANVAS.

Course Outline

Meeting Time and Location: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30–12:45 or 1:00–2:15 (depending on section), TH 120

Instructor's policies on late assignments and/or makeup work

No late work of any kind will be accepted after the deadline. Due dates will appear in CANVAS. As the instructor, I override any and all information (due dates, assignments) found in CANVAS or the syllabus. Changes to any information will only be made on a correctional basis.

Attendance Policy

Attendance is not required but strongly recommended and encouraged. Students who do not attend class regularly are ineligible for any type of out-of-class tutoring or assistance with assignments. Any work done outside of class by low attenders (students who attend class less than 75%) will be severely scrutinized. If I suspect that you are submitting work you did not complete, you may be asked to demonstrate your ability to complete the work you submitted. If you are unable to complete any work you have submitted, you will receive an F on the assignment. Your work and other students’ work should never meet. If you are found guilty of plagiarism, you will receive an F for the course.

Course Fees

None

Custom

Prerequisites: None

Meeting Time and Location: Tuesday, Thursdays 11:30-12:45 or 1:00-2:15 (depending on section) in TH 120

Instructor Information:
Scott Hansen
Office Hours: M-W-F 11:00-12:00, T-Th 9:00-10:00, or by appointment
Email: hansens@suu.edu
Phone: 586-7984

SUU Essential Learning Outcomes:

  • Inquiry & Analysis: Systematically explore issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments.
  • Analysis: Break complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them.
  • Problem Solving: Design, evaluate, and implement strategies to answer open-ended questions or achieve a desired goal.
  • Integrative Learning: Make connections among ideas and experiences and synthesize and transfer their learning to new, complex situations within and beyond the campus.

Communication: I communicate with students over email. Check email regularly.

Required Extra or Co-curricular Activities: None

Statement of Safety or Risk Assumption: None

References (Library Reserve and Supplemental Information): None

Academic Integrity Policy: Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. All work submitted must represent the students own ideas and effort; when the work does not represent the students own work it must be properly cited. Cheating, forgery, plagiarism, or unauthorized use of work belonging to another is considered academic dishonesty.

ADA Statement: If you have a disability which may impair your ability to successfully complete this course, please contact Student Support Services by the first week of class. The Southern Utah University Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services.

Emergency Management Statement: In case of an emergency, the Universitys Emergency Notification System (ENS) will be activated. Students are encouraged to maintain updated contact information and familiarize themselves with the Emergency Response Protocols posted in each classroom. Detailed information is available at http://www.suu.edu/emergency.

HEOA Compliance Statement: Sharing copyrighted material through peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing, except as provided under U.S. copyright law, is prohibited. Detailed information can be found at http://help.suu.edu/article/1096/heoa-complaiance-plan.

Final Disclaimer: Information contained in this syllabus, other than the grading, late assignments, makeup work, and attendance policies, may be subject to change with advanced notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.

Policies: University policies regarding conduct, attendance, and plagiarism will be strictly enforced. Vulgar jokes or comments to other students or the instructor, and chewing tobacco, are prohibited. Violation will result in an absence.

Mentoring Statement: If you start falling behind for any reason, please see me as soon as possible so we can develop an intervention plan to get you back on track.

ADA Statement

Students with medical, psychological, learning, or other disabilities desiring academic adjustments, accommodations, or auxiliary aids will need to contact the Disability Resource Center, located in Room 206F of the Sharwan Smith Center or by phone at (435) 865-8042. The Disability Resource Center determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services.

If your instructor requires attendance, you may need to seek an ADA accommodation to request an exception to this attendance policy. Please contact the Disability Resource Center to determine what, if any, ADA accommodations are reasonable and appropriate.

Academic Credit

According to the federal definition of a Carnegie credit hour: A credit hour of work is the equivalent of approximately 60 minutes of class time or independent study work. A minimum of 45 hours of work by each student is required for each unit of credit. Credit is earned only when course requirements are met. One (1) credit hour is equivalent to 15 contact hours of lecture, discussion, testing, evaluation, or seminar, as well as 30 hours of student homework. An equivalent amount of work is expected for laboratory work, internships, practica, studio, and other academic work leading to the awarding of credit hours. Credit granted for individual courses, labs, or studio classes ranges from 0.5 to 15 credit hours per semester.

Academic Freedom

SUU is operated for the common good of the greater community it serves. The common good depends upon the free search for truth and its free exposition. Academic Freedom is the right of faculty to study, discuss, investigate, teach, and publish. Academic Freedom is essential to these purposes and applies to both teaching and research.

Academic Freedom in the realm of teaching is fundamental for the protection of the rights of the faculty member and of you, the student, with respect to the free pursuit of learning and discovery. Faculty members possess the right to full freedom in the classroom in discussing their subjects. They may present any controversial material relevant to their courses and their intended learning outcomes, but they shall take care not to introduce into their teaching controversial materials which have no relation to the subject being taught or the intended learning outcomes for the course.

As such, students enrolled in any course at SUU may encounter topics, perspectives, and ideas that are unfamiliar or controversial, with the educational intent of providing a meaningful learning environment that fosters your growth and development. These parameters related to Academic Freedom are included in SUU Policy 6.6.

Academic Misconduct

Scholastic honesty is expected of all students. Dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent (see SUU Policy 6.33). You are expected to have read and understood the current SUU student conduct code (SUU Policy 11.2) regarding student responsibilities and rights, the intellectual property policy (SUU Policy 5.52), information about procedures, and what constitutes acceptable behavior.

Please Note: The use of websites or services that sell essays is a violation of these policies; likewise, the use of websites or services that provide answers to assignments, quizzes, or tests is also a violation of these policies. Regarding the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), you should check with your individual course instructor.

Emergency Management Statement

In case of an emergency, the University's Emergency Notification System (ENS) will be activated. Students are encouraged to maintain updated contact information using the link on the homepage of the mySUU portal. In addition, students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Emergency Response Protocols posted in each classroom. Detailed information about the University's emergency management plan can be found at https://www.suu.edu/emergency.

HEOA Compliance Statement

For a full set of Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) compliance statements, please visit https://www.suu.edu/heoa. The sharing of copyrighted material through peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing, except as provided under U.S. copyright law, is prohibited by law; additional information can be found at https://my.suu.edu/help/article/1096/heoa-compliance-plan.

You are also expected to comply with policies regarding intellectual property (SUU Policy 5.52) and copyright (SUU Policy 5.54).

Mandatory Reporting

University policy (SUU Policy 5.60) requires instructors to report disclosures received from students that indicate they have been subjected to sexual misconduct/harassment. The University defines sexual harassment consistent with Federal Regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106, Subpart D) to include quid pro quo, hostile environment harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. When students communicate this information to an instructor in-person, by email, or within writing assignments, the instructor will report that to the Title IX Coordinator to ensure students receive support from the Title IX Office. A reporting form is available at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?SouthernUtahUniv

Non-Discrimination Statement

SUU is committed to fostering an inclusive community of lifelong learners and believes our university's encompassing of different views, beliefs, and identities makes us stronger, more innovative, and better prepared for the global society.

SUU does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

SUU strives to cultivate a campus environment that encourages freedom of expression from diverse viewpoints. We encourage all to dialogue within a spirit of respect, civility, and decency.

For additional information on non-discrimination, please see SUU Policy 5.27 and/or visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination.

Pregnancy

Students who are or become pregnant during this course may receive reasonable modifications to facilitate continued access and participation in the course. Pregnancy and related conditions are broadly defined to include pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, related medical conditions, and recovery. To obtain reasonable modifications, please make a request to title9@suu.edu. To learn more visit: https://www.suu.edu/titleix/pregnancy.html.

Disclaimer Statement

Information contained in this syllabus, other than the grading, late assignments, makeup work, and attendance policies, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.