Solano Community College - DRAFT125 Solid Modeling (Solidworks)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to develop solid modeling skills with Solidworks Software.

REQUIRED SOFTWARE

Students are required to have access to Solidworks software. Student versions are available at various online websites that specialize in student software, or at the Solano College Bookstore. The cost of student software is around $75 for a one-year license (It is worth noting that many students in traditional, face-to-face, classes purchase the software to enhance learning)

You must have access to the internet. A high speed connection will be helpful but not required.

Computer speakers are required (inexpensive ones will due).

TEACHING METHODS

• Online presentations with AVI and/or flash video files
• Powerpoint presentations
• Chapter assignments
• Other miscellaneous material
  

KEY TOPICS INCLUDE

• Sketches
• Features and Feature Manager
• Base Features
• Creating Reference Geometries
• Animation and Rendering
• Advanced Modeling Tools
• Assembly Modeling
• Advanced Dimensioning
• Working With Drawings

GRADING

Grading will be based on drawings, chapter assignments, quizzes and a final exam and project.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Karen Cook
E-mail
Office: 4000 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield, CA 94534-3197
Phone: (707) 864-7201