Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Computer-Aided Design III

 Title Abbreviation:   CAD/III

 Department:    TECD

 Course #:    105

 Credits:    4

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4.5

 CIP:    151302

 EPC:    602

 REV:    2019


 Course Description  

This study of 3-D modeling practices includes assemblies and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances. Topics include materials, derived parts, part patterning, constraints and reference geometry.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: TECD 104.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Apply skills including use of linked dimensions, equations, mates, constraints and adding draft.
  2. Modify geometry of a part to create a more complex part.
  3. Use linked dimensions and equations to aid in modeling.
  4. Learn to pattern, revolve and shell features.
  5. Apply material properties to parts and assemblies.
  6. Use editing features to repair parts and sketch issues.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Additional basic modeling skills; linked dimensions, sketch relations, draft angles.
  2. Editing geometry of parts to create more complex parts.
  3. Equation driven assemblies and parts.
  4. Pattern, revolve and shell features.
  5. Part properties and materials.
  6. Editing features to repair parts and sketch issues.