DR 190 - Intermediate Solidworks

Description
This course is a second level SolidWorks course, building on the material covered in DR 150 - Introduction to SolidWorks. The content areas include intermediate level parts, intermediate level assemblies, and various production drawings. Also included are the topics of sheet metal, weldments, simulation and surfacing. DR 150 or equivalent experience, computer skills and engineering graphics skills are recommended prior to enrolling in this course.

This course prepares students to sit for the Certified SolidWorks Associate Level exam.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Mechanical Design, A.A.A.S., Mechanical Design Certificate

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate mastery of the SolidWorks software interface: menus, toolbars, startup options, prompts, help functions.
Create multi-body parts, lofts and splines, combine/separate parts.
Complete multi-sheet drawings with custom BOM.
Control dimensions, tolerances, and drawing annotations.
Build surface models including blends and patches.
Explore top-down and bottom-up assemblies.
Apply advanced mates and SmartMates.
Incorporate sheet metal components into an assembly.
Calculate Simulation Express results of models.
Assign custom properties and reference them in the drawing.
Develop a plan to implement a solution to a problem or issue.
Manage time effectively.

Course Outline:
I. Multi body Solids

II. Sweeps Lofts and Splines

III. Drawing Sheets and Views, Dimensions, Annotations

IV. Sheet Formats and Templates, Assembly Drawing Views

V. Bill of Materials and Tables

VI. Performance and Display Issues

VII. Solid-Surface Hybrid Modeling

VIII. Top-Down Assembly Modeling, Advanced Mate Techniques

IX. Design Tables and Display States

X. Sheet Metal Modeling and Sheet Metal Parts

XI. Introduction to Simulation

XII. Using SolidWorks With Other Software, Export and Import files

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture and class discussion: 10-30%

Software tutorials: 10-30%

Reading of textbook and power point presentation: 10-30%

Group project work: 10-30%

Instructor led lab project work: 10-30%
Mandatory Course Components:
Students must successfully complete the CSWA exam in this course.
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
Yes
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: NA

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 4
People Soft Course ID Number: 103987
Course CIP Code: 15.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
General Room Request: CAD Lab

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of STEM
Department: Mechanical & Architectural Design
Discipline: DR
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Mechanical design background, Solidworks CSWA Certification

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20220215T20:38:52
Course Review & Revision Year: 2026-2027