COURSE SYLLABUS
CAD-Solid Modelling, Basic Level Modelling, 7.5 credits
CAD - Grundläggande solidmodellering, 7,5 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Spring 2018
Course Code: TCSA17
Confirmed by: Dean Dec 18, 2009
Revised by: Director of Education Apr 23, 2015
Valid From: Aug 1, 2015
Version: 2
Reg number:JTH 2015/1552-313
Education Cycle: First-cycle level
Disciplinary domain: Technology (95%) and social sciences (5%)
Subject group: MT1
Specialised in: G1N
Main field of study: Mechanical Engineering

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

This course should provide the student with the following skills;
- Knowledge about different ways of geometrical representation
- The ability to independently use a solid modelling software
- The ability to create parts and assemblies
- The ability to use neutral file formats
- The ability to independently create drawings from solid models
- The ability to conduct projects/assignments and present CAD models

Contents

To give the student a basic CAD knowledge that can be used within the field of product
development. The course gives an introduction to technical terms and methodology related to solid
modelling. The main focus in the course is to offer practical training in solid modelling with
SolidWorks or Pro/ENGINEER (or an equivalent software).

The course is given in English and contains the following;:
- Geometrical representation
- Neutral CAD file formats
- Technical terms and methodology related to solid modelling of parts
- Assemblies of parts
- Drawings of parts/assemblies
- Photo rendering
- Mechanisms/CAE
- Project tasks/hand in assignments

Type of instruction

Lectures, computer room laborations, hand in assignments/projects. Lectures are conducted during evenings.

The teaching is conducted in English.

Prerequisites

General entry requirements.

Examination and grades

The course is graded Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5.

Registration of examination:
Name of the TestValueGrading
Examination13 creditsU/3/4/5
Assignments4.5 creditsU/G
1 Determines the final grade of the course, which is issued only when all course units have been passed.

Course literature

The literature list for the course will be set one month before the course starts
SolidWorks Curriculum tutorials cd