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.

Textbook: eBook from Kendall-Hunt

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.

Inquiry & Analysis

Inquiry: Students systematically explore issues, objects or works through the collection and analysis of evidence that results in informed conclusions or judgments.

Analysis: Students break complex topics or issues into parts to gain a better understanding of them.

Problem solving: Students design, evaluate, and implement strategies to answer open-ended questions or achieve a desired goal.

Integrative Learning

Integrative Learning: Students make connections among ideas and experiences and can synthesize and transfer their learning to new, complex situations within and beyond the campus.

Specific Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Create simple 3D solid models
2. Create detail drawings from existing solid models
3. Create complex 3D solid models
4. Create multiple sketch 3D solid models
5. Create a working system of multiple 3D solid models
6. Edit multiple 3D solid models while in a system environment
7. Simulate multiple 3D solid models while in a system environment
8. Develop introductory design skills
9. Develop advanced assembly design skills

Course Structure and Assignments

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 I will provide.

What You Will Submit

You will submit (in CANVAS) .JEG, JEPG files. You will complete and submit each of the problems at the end of each chapter.

Save all .SLDPRT files until after we complete Chapter 5. We will use these files to edit and modify existing models. Once you have submitted all assignments in Chapter 5, you can delete the .SLDPRT files.

There are also 26 optional step by step videos that students can go through on their own. These videos will not be covered in class. Once you complete the Chapter Assignments, you will save your work as a .jpg file and submit it through CAVNAS. Do not submit the SolidWorks file (SLDPRT). You will only submit .JPEG Files.

Out of class time will be required to complete all of the assigned drawings.

Students will work on drawings while in class. Due dates for each assignment will appear in CANVAS.

Assessment/Evaluation/Grading

Single part Drawings are worth 10 points:

Assembly Drawings are worth 20 points.

Unannounced pop quizzes 30 points:

There will be unannounced “in class” pop quizzes consisting of a drawing that are in alignment with student skill level at that point in the semester. Pop quizzes can also occur consecutively.

Midterm Exam 50 points:

The Midterm exam will be an “in class” exam consisting of a drawing that is in alignment with student skill level at mid semester.

Final Exam 50 points:

The Final exam will be an “in class” exam consisting of a drawing that is in alignment with student skill level at the end of the semester.

DO NOT ASK TO TAKE THE FINAL EARLY BECAUSE THE ANSWER WILL BE NO. THERE WILL BE A REGULAR FINAL EXAM ONLY GIVEN AND AVAILABLE DURING THE SCHUDLED FINALS TIME ACCORDING TO THE SUU FINALS SCHEDULE.

Final Course Grade: Final Grades will be awarded as what is shown in CANVAS:

There are 17 Chapters in the eBook which will be covered in class. Once the eBook is completed, the semester will finish with additional drawings provided by the instructor.

Students will work on drawings while in class. Due dates for each assignment will appear in CANVAS. No late work will be accepted.

Instructors Policy on Late Assignments

No late work of any kind will be accepted after the deadline. Due dates will appear in CANVAS.

Makeup Policy

There is no makeup on any pop quiz.

There is no makeup on the midterm.

There is no makeup on the final. DO NOT ASK TO TAKE THE FINAL EARLY BECAUSE THE ANSWER WILL BE NO. THERE WILL BE A REGULAR FINAL EXAM ONLY GIVEN AND AVAILABLE DURING THE SCHUDLED FINALS TIME ACCORDING TO THE SUU FINALS SCHEDULE.

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 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.

To earn a grade of A students must complete at least 95% of the work and attend class 95% of the time.

I communicate with students over email. Check email regularly.

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.

Your work and other students work should never meet.

If you are found guilty of plagiarism, you will receive and F for the course.

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.

There will be none of the following:

• Vulgar jokes or comments said to other students of the same sex or of the opposite sex, or to the instructor.
• Chewing tobacco

Violation of any of these policies will result in an absence.

If by chance you start falling behind though no fault of your own, PLEASE do not drop the class at the first sign of turbulence, please come and visit me. The sooner you come see me, the sooner we can develop a intervention plan to get you back on track. It is not impossible for students to get back on track with a little extra effort. If for some reason you are feeling bad about life in general, come and see me. I can probably provide you with some insight that will help you feel better about everything.