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Computer-Aided Engineering Laboratory
Course: ECE216LL

First Term: 2019 Fall
 Laboratory   1.0 Credit(s)   2.0 Period(s)   2.0 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T - Lab Load


Description: Laboratory experience in support of ECE216.




MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate understanding of CAD software nomenclature and the user interface. (I)
2. Identify and integrate design intent. (I)
3. Apply 2D and 3D sketching. (II)
4. Efficiently use feature-based/history-based modeling. (III, IV)
5. Use advanced modeling features. (III, IV)
6. Associate part, assemblies, and drawings. (V)
7. Repair and edit model relationships and mates constraints. (III-V)
8. Create a new assembly using existing parts: bottom-up design. (V)
9. Create new parts using an existing assembly: top-down design. (V)
10. Produce engineering drawings and create prototype models. (I-VI)
11. Perform file translation. (VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Computer Aided Design (CAD) software basics and the user interface
   A. What is the Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
   B. Design intent
   C. File references
   D. Opening files
   E. The CAD software user interface
II. Introduction to sketching
   A. 2D and 3D sketching
   B. Stages in the process
   C. Sketching
   D. Sketch entities
   E. Basic sketching
   F. Rules that govern sketches
   G. Design intent
   H. Sketch relations
   I. Dimensions
III. Basic part modeling
   A. Basic modeling
   B. Terminology
   C. Choosing the best profile
   D. Choosing the sketch plane
   E. Details of the part
   F. Boss feature
   G. Sketching on a planar face
   H. Cut feature
   I. Using the Hole Wizard
   J. View options (section view)
   K. Filleting
   L. Detailing basics
   M. Drawing views
   N. Center marks
   O. Dimensioning
   P. Changing parameters
   Q. Extrude
IV. Complex solid models
   A. Primitive solids creation
      1. Extrusion
      2. Cut-extrusion
      3. Revolution
   B. Complex solids creation
      1. Sweep
      2. Loft
   C. Complex curves
      1. Splines
      2. Projects
      3. Point definitions
   D. Sheet metal
V. Assemblies and sub-assemblies
   A. Bottom-up assembly modeling
      1. Bottom-up assembly
      2. Creating a new assembly
      3. Position of the first component
      4. Feature manager design tree and symbols
      5. Adding components
      6. Using part configurations in assemblies
      7. Creating copies of instances
      8. Component hiding and transparency
      9. Component properties
      10. Sub-assemblies
      11. Smart mates
      12. Inserting sub-assemblies
      13. Pack and go
   B. Using assemblies
      1. Analyzing the assembly
      2. Checking for clearances
      3. Changing the values of dimensions
      4. Exploded assemblies
      5. Explode line sketch
      6. Bill of materials
      7. Assembly drawings
VI. Revolved features
   A. Design intent
   B. Revolved features
   C. Building the rim
   D. Building the spoke
   E. Edit material
   F. Mass properties
   G. File properties
   H. CAD software Simulation Xpress
   I. The Simulation Xpress interface
VII. File translation
   A. Import files
   B. Export files
   C. Communication: Internet based
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 28, 2019

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