Title: Syllabus
Course: 3D Modeling (Sandbox) > Section: Module 1: Orientation

Syllabus

AMAR 1150: 60 hours

Introduction

This course is competency-based, allowing you to progress at your own pace, while continually demonstrating competency through a variety of assignments and assessments. Specific requirements to successfully complete this course will be outlined in this syllabus.

Course Description

Introduces concepts and techniques of 3D, feature-based, parametric modeling using SolidWorks as the modeling tool. You will learn the SolidWorks user interface, menus, toolbars, and commands used to create 2D sketches, 3D parts and assemblies. Learn how to build design intent into your models with the use of relations, dimensions, and assembly mates. All concepts covered on the CSWA (Certified SolidWorks Associate) exam will be taught. Practice tests will be provided if CSWA certification is desired. This course will cover enough material to allow maintenance technicians to be able to design brackets, tooling, precision fixtures, safety guarding and similar parts to keep existing equipment working and also to make improvements where needed.

Prerequisite: AMAR 1100 Automation Technician Basics.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

- Orient students to the SolidWorks program and user interface.
- Learn the file formats and document properties used with SolidWorks.
- Learn how to customize SolidWorks to fit your needs.
- Demonstrate how to manipulate model views and orientation.
- Practice the fundamentals of fully defining 2D sketches and 3D geometry.
- Practice basic and advanced feature creation to build models.
- Learn how to create 2D drawings from parts and assemblies.

Instructor Information

Required Materials

The following texts and/or supplies are required for this course:

- Software:
  - SolidWorks, student design kit available for home use.
- Measuring tools
- Headphones or earbuds

Course Activities

Begin the course at the Modules page and work your way down to the bottom, in order. The activities listed include videos, text, assignments, and quizzes. Read each assignment description carefully. Follow the individual instructions on each graded assignment to know how to submit them. You should submit activities through Canvas directly.

Course Grading

ALL STUDENTS: Grades will be tracked through Canvas. We are competency-based, which means you must complete everything before a final grade will be issued and credit will be given for a class. This means the following for individual assignments in the Automated Manufacturing Department:

- Score 80% or higher on quizzes.
- Labs and other assignments will be scored with a Complete/Incomplete. You must receive a “Complete” on all labs and assignments.
- Your Final Grade must be 95% or higher to receive credit for the course overall.

Students are encouraged to routinely check their rating in Canvas for their current percentage in the course (make sure you uncheck “Calculate based on graded assignments” to see the accurate percentage.

A | 93% & Above | C | 73-76%
A- | 90-92% | C- | 70-72%
B+ | 87-89% | D+ | 67-69%
B | 83-86% | D | 63-66%
B- | 80-82% | D- | 60-62%
C+ | 77-79% | F | Below 60%