Syllabus CAD 1128

The 78 Hour solid modeling course will introduce you to terminology and methods used to produce solid modeling and the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings using SolidWorks design automation software.

Geometric models in three dimensions provide accurate information on the shape of a part for use in computer-aided engineering (CAE) or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) applications.

The primary goal of this course is to provide the training you need to develop the skills required to create three dimensional models and two dimensional drawings using SolidWorks.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Understand the purpose and use of solid modeling.
Understand the difference between solid models and 3D surface models.
Use solid primitive construction commands.
Edit and analyze solid models.
Create orthographic views from a solid.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Solid Modeling is a 78 Hour course.

The topics we will cover include:

Syllabus Exam (.25 Theory Exam Hours)
Project 1 - Linkage Assembly (12.5 Hours, Including .5 Self-Test & Theory Exam Hours)
- Establishing a SolidWorks Session
- Developing New Parts
- Model New Features
- Developing an Assembly with Mates
Project 2 - Front Support Assembly (18.5 Hours, Including .5 Self-Test & Theory Exam Hours and 6 Skill Exam Hours)
- Inserting features
- Applying Sketch Techniques
- Using Mates
Project 3 - Fundamentals of Drawing (18.75 Hours, Including .5 Theory Exam Hours and 6 Skill Exam Hours)
- Create Custom Sheet Formats, Drawing Templates, Logo & Title Block
- Understand Standard, Isometric, Detail, Section & Exploded Views
- Create and Modify Dimensions
- Create a Design Table
Project 4 - Pneumatic Test Module Assembly (28 Hours, Including 10 Skill Exam Hours)
- Model Features
- Reuse Geometry
- Modify Existing parts
- Modify Existing Assemblies
- Work with Multiple Documents in an Assembly

Specific Course Requirements:

This course is structured with completion dates but you have the ability to work ahead. You will need to be motivated and self-directed with the ability to follow an objective-based timeline. Study not only your textbook, but any other reference materials you might have at your disposal. You should plan to devote 7-10 hours per week for this course.

Required Textbooks:

Supplementary Materials:

Additional web-based resources will be listed in the Course Links section and Content Modules.

Hardware Requirements:

The minimum requirements can be found at http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm.

Software Requirements:

The minimum requirements can be found at http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm.

Please see the separate page inside the course to find instructor contact information as well as a statement of virtual office hours and other communication information.

Testing Procedures:

There will be no outside testing. All testing will be done within WebCT.

Grading Procedure:

Your grades will be based on Skills (50%), Related Work (25%), and Participation (25%).

The Skills score is the average of the major comprehensive exams at the end of Modules 2-7.

The Related Work will account for 25% of your grade. This score is derived from homework assignments for modules 1 and 8 and your active involvement in discussion board assignments for modules 2 through 7.

The Participation grade is also 25% of your grade. It will be based on weekly email communications with the instructor received no later than 11:59pm each Saturday, meeting deadlines, netiquette, and professionalism (maintaining composure and self-control, attitude, following instructions, mental alertness, attentiveness, observing, eager to learn, working independently and under pressure, using initiative, needing little supervision, quality of work). Once you have successfully finished all the requirements for the course, you will no longer have to send weekly emails, etc.

93 - 100---A
85 - 92----B
77 - 84----C

A score of 77 or better must be achieved to receive credit for this course.

Assignments and Projects:

A listing of exams arranged by module according to due dates is available on the Calendar.

Class Participation:

Students must participate in all interactive aspects of the course. Students can communicate with other students in the chat room; students are expected to communicate with the instructor as a learning resource; students must check the course discussion board where the instructor will post topics for students comments. To begin with students will reply/post an introduction to the class on the discussion board.

Students will email the instructor at the beginning of the course using the WebCT email to notify the instructor that they are in the system and have mastered this communication medium. After that, students will be expected to contact (check-in with) the instructor a minimum of once weekly via email.

Students are permitted to work ahead of the timeline in this course. There are specific module completion dates posted on the Calendar and noted in the modules. Exams and assignments are required to be done by these dates in order not to incur participation penalties. However, please note that all tests and assignments are accepted up until the last day of class.

The following are recommendations for students taking this class:

Learn how to navigate in WebCT.

Keep abreast of course announcements by viewing the course Calendar for exams and assignment deadlines.

Check the Discussion Board several times a week for course announcements, course information, and discussion topics.

Use the assigned college or university e-mail address as opposed to a personal email address for everything course related.

Address technical problems immediately.

Always include a subject line.
Remember without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way. Be careful in wording your emails. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases.
Use standard fonts.
Do not send large attachments without permission.
Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication.
Respect the privacy of other class members.

Discussion Groups:

Review the discussion threads thoroughly before entering the discussion. Be a lurker then a discussant.
Maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather starting a new topic.
Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the discussion group. Be respectful of other’s ideas.
Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before entering your remarks.
Be positive and constructive in group discussions.
Respond in a thoughtful and timely manner.

Introduce yourself to the other learners in the chat session.
Be polite. Choose your words carefully. Do not use derogatory statements.
Be concise in responding to others in the chat session.
Be prepared to open the chat session at the scheduled time.
Be constructive in your comments and suggestion.

Columbia Guide to Online Style by Janice R. Walker and Todd Taylor

The Tennessee Virtual Library is available to all students enrolled in the Regents Degree Program. Links to library materials (such as electronic journals, databases, interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and librarian support) and Internet resources needed by learners to complete online assignments and as background reading must be included in all courses.

Qualified students with disabilities will be provided reasonable and necessary academic accommodations if determined eligible by the appropriate disability services staff at their home institution. Prior to granting disability accommodations in this course, the instructor must receive written verification of a student's eligibility for specific accommodations from the disability services staff at the home institution. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact with their home institution's disability services staff and to follow the established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor.

The instructor reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this syllabus. If changes are necessitated during the term of the course, the instructor will immediately notify students of such changes by individual email communication and posting both notification and nature of change(s) on the course bulletin board.

Telephone Support:

If you are having problems logging into your course,
timing out of your course, using your course web site tools, or other technical problems, please contact the Eduprise Help Desk by calling :

Course Information
Course Description:
The 78 Hour solid modeling course will introduce you to terminology and methods used to produce solid modeling and the creation of parts, assemblies and drawings using SolidWorks design automation software. Geometric models in three dimensions provide accurate information on the shape of a part for use in computer-aided engineering (CAE) or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) applications.
Course Objectives:
The primary goal of this course is to provide the training you need to develop the skills required to create three dimensional models and two dimensional drawings using SolidWorks. After completing this course, you will be able to: Understand the purpose and use of solid modeling. Understand the difference between solid models and 3D surface models. Use solid primitive construction commands. Edit and analyze solid models. Create orthographic views from a solid.
Prerequisites and Corequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Topics:
Solid Modeling is a 78 Hour course. The topics we will cover include: Syllabus Exam (.25 Theory Exam Hours) Project 1 - Linkage Assembly (12.5 Hours, Including .5 Self-Test & Theory Exam Hours) Establishing a SolidWorks Session Developing New Parts Model New Features Developing an Assembly with Mates Project 2 - Front Support Assembly (18.5 Hours, Including .5 Self-Test & Theory Exam Hours and 6 Skill Exam Hours) Inserting features Applying Sketch Techniques Using Mates Project 3 - Fundamentals of Drawing (18.75 Hours, Including .5 Theory Exam Hours and 6 Skill Exam Hours) Create Custom Sheet Formats, Drawing Templates, Logo & Title Block Understand Standard, Isometric, Detail, Section & Exploded Views Create and Modify Dimensions Create a Design Table Project 4 - Pneumatic Test Module Assembly (28 Hours, Including 10 Skill Exam Hours) Model Features Reuse Geometry Modify Existing parts Modify Existing Assemblies Work with Multiple Documents in an Assembly
Specific Course Requirements:
This course is structured with completion dates but you have the ability to work ahead. You will need to be motivated and self-directed with the ability to follow an objective-based timeline. Study not only your textbook, but any other reference materials you might have at your disposal. You should plan to devote 7-10 hours per week for this course.
Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software Requirements
Required Textbooks:
Please visit the Virtual Bookstore to obtain textbook information for this course: http://rodp.bkstr.com
Supplementary Materials:
Additional web-based resources will be listed in the Course Links section and Content Modules.
Hardware Requirements:
The minimum requirements can be found at http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm.
Software Requirements:
The minimum requirements can be found at http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm.
Instructor Information
Please see the separate page inside the course to find instructor contact information as well as a statement of virtual office hours and other communication information.
Assessment and Grading
Testing Procedures:
There will be no outside testing. All testing will be done within WebCT.
Grading Procedure:
Your grades will be based on Skills (50%), Related Work (25%), and Participation (25%). The Skills score is the average of the major comprehensive exams at the end of Modules 2-7. The Related Work will account for 25% of your grade. This score is derived from homework assignments for modules 1 and 8 and your active involvement in discussion board assignments for modules 2 through 7. The Participation grade is also 25% of your grade. It will be based on weekly email communications with the instructor received no later than 11:59pm each Saturday, meeting deadlines, netiquette, and professionalism (maintaining composure and self-control, attitude, following instructions, mental alertness, attentiveness, observing, eager to learn, working independently and under pressure, using initiative, needing little supervision, quality of work). Once you have successfully finished all the requirements for the course, you will no longer have to send weekly emails, etc.
Grading Scale:
93 - 100---A 85 - 92----B 77 - 84----C A score of 77 or better must be achieved to receive credit for this course.
Assignments and Participation
Assignments and Projects:
A listing of exams arranged by module according to due dates is available on the Calendar.
Class Participation:
Students must participate in all interactive aspects of the course. Students can communicate with other students in the chat room; students are expected to communicate with the instructor as a learning resource; students must check the course discussion board where the instructor will post topics for students comments. To begin with students will reply/post an introduction to the class on the discussion board. Students will email the instructor at the beginning of the course using the WebCT email to notify the instructor that they are in the system and have mastered this communication medium. After that, students will be expected to contact (check-in with) the instructor a minimum of once weekly via email.
Punctuality:
Students are permitted to work ahead of the timeline in this course. There are specific module completion dates posted on the Calendar and noted in the modules. Exams and assignments are required to be done by these dates in order not to incur participation penalties. However, please note that all tests and assignments are accepted up until the last day of class.
Course Ground Rules
The following are recommendations for students taking this class: Learn how to navigate in WebCT. Keep abreast of course announcements by viewing the course Calendar for exams and assignment deadlines. Check the Discussion Board several times a week for course announcements, course information, and discussion topics. Manage your time wisely. Give yourself enough time to complete assignments and properly prepare for exams. Keep in contact with the instructor on a regular basis by weekly emails and discussion board. Use the assigned college or university e-mail address as opposed to a personal email address for everything course related. Address technical problems immediately. Students must respect the rights of others at all times when communicating in chat, email, or discussions. Observe course netiquette at all times. Participation is key to doing well in this course. Be sure all discussion assignments are completed by the due date as posted on the course Calendar. If you have a technical issue, address it at once to avoid falling behind in the class. If you have questions, the discussion board is a great place to ask it. Remember that the only bad question is one not asked. So, if you are unsure of something, ask. If you prefer, you may also email the instructor.
Guidelines for Communications
Email:
Always include a subject line. Remember without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way. Be careful in wording your emails. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases. Use standard fonts. Do not send large attachments without permission. Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication. Respect the privacy of other class members.
Discussion Groups:
Review the discussion threads thoroughly before entering the discussion. Be a lurker then a discussant. Maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather starting a new topic. Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the discussion group. Be respectful of other’s ideas. Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before entering your remarks. Be positive and constructive in group discussions. Respond in a thoughtful and timely manner.
Chat:
Introduce yourself to the other learners in the chat session. Be polite. Choose your words carefully. Do not use derogatory statements. Be concise in responding to others in the chat session. Be prepared to open the chat session at the scheduled time. Be constructive in your comments and suggestion.
Web Resources:
Columbia Guide to Online Style by Janice R. Walker and Todd Taylor Citation Styles Online http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/cite6.html
Library
The Tennessee Virtual Library is available to all students enrolled in the Regents Degree Program. Links to library materials (such as electronic journals, databases, interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and librarian support) and Internet resources needed by learners to complete online assignments and as background reading must be included in all courses.
Students With Disabilities
Qualified students with disabilities will be provided reasonable and necessary academic accommodations if determined eligible by the appropriate disability services staff at their home institution. Prior to granting disability accommodations in this course, the instructor must receive written verification of a student's eligibility for specific accommodations from the disability services staff at the home institution. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact with their home institution's disability services staff and to follow the established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor.
Syllabus Changes
The instructor reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this syllabus. If changes are necessitated during the term of the course, the instructor will immediately notify students of such changes by individual email communication and posting both notification and nature of change(s) on the course bulletin board.
Technical Support
Telephone Support:
If you are having problems logging into your course, timing out of your course, using your course web site tools, or other technical problems, please contact the Eduprise Help Desk by calling : 1-866-550-7637 (toll free) or go to their website at: http://help.rodp.org