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

References (library reserve and supplemental information): None

USHE 470 General Education Art Essential Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Explain the creative artistic process as an iterative and recursive practice culminating in an expression of human experience and emotion through a medium
  This Essential Learning Outcome will be met by students applying graphical texture to a 3D Solid Model and creating some type of artistic background
• Apply artistic concepts and ideas drawn from traditions of artistic creation and theory to better engage with, analyze and understand a creative work
  This Essential Learning Outcome will be met by students designing and 3D Printing their own key chain using ABS plastic as their medium.
• Examine connections between art and society and articulate how the arts are a historical and cultural phenomenon
  This Essential Learning Outcome will be met by students downloading from the web some type of object to be cut out on the Laser Engraver and assembled by the students.

SUU Learning Outcomes

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 (See General Education Outcome 1 and 2)
• 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
• 10. Download 3D Solid Model from the web for 3D Printing.

Course Structure

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)

• JPEG of the assignment
• SLDPRT of the assignment
• SLDDRW of the assignment
• SLDASM of the assignment

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.

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. 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.

Save all work until after the completion of Module/Chapter 5. Module/Chapter 5 includes instruction on how to modify existing sketches and Features. If you do not have any of the existing files, you will need to re-create these files so that you can modify them. When we get started working you will see what I am talking about.

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. There is no makeup on any pop quiz.

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. There is no makeup on the midterm.

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. 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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. Know how to read due dates in CANVAS.

I do not respond to emails asking for deadline extensions

I do not respond to emails informing me that I need re-open an assignment in CANVAS because students missed the due date

Submitting work in CANVAS and encountering uploading errors (thinking you have submitted work when in reality you have not, not knowing how to submit work in CANVAS, etc) are not the fault of the instructor and will not result in any of type of deadline extension. If you choose to work off campus on an off campus computer and encounter uploading errors etc, that is also not the fault of the instructor and will not result in any of type of deadline extension.

Attendance will not count towards your grade. However, you strongly recommended and encouraged to attend class each class period. Requirements for assignments will be given in class and may or may not appear in CANVAS. 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 for the course.

Statement of course fees In compliance with SUU policy

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.