DR 240 - Advanced SolidWorks
Description
Advanced SolidWorks covers many of the add-on capabilities contained in this comprehensive CAD program. DR 240 covers the following SolidWorks components: mechanical mates, animation and motion, Photo-View 360, tables and BOM, 3D scanning, and CAM programming. Dimension expert, tolerance analyst, and interference detection are also included. A major design project is used to integrate all of these features. Upon completion of the course students will take the CSWP exam to earn the Solidworks professional certification.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DR 150 (D- or Higher)
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.
General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Apply many of the advanced SolidWorks modeling tools
2. Create fastening features for assembly parts
3. Complete import and export file translations
4. Control advanced mates and mechanical mates
5. Build configuration options in parts, assemblies and drawings
6. Explore SolidWorks add-ins
7. Apply automated drawing comparisons
8. Incorporate reverse engineering tools in SolidWorks
9. Know and use active listening skills.
10. Develop a plan to implement a solution to a problem or issue.
Course Outline:
I. Introduction- Review of DR190 Intermediate SolidWorks fundamentals.
A. Overview of the recent updates to newest version of SolidWorks.
II. New modeling tools and techniques
A. Assembly modeling project using Dimension Expert, Tolerance Analyst, and Interference Checking.
B. Introduction to reverse engineering and the 3-D scanner.
C. Raster to vector conversion.
D. Creating an assembly drawing with custom properties and modified BOM.
III. SolidWorks presentation tools
A. Applying motion and animation.
B. Creating the renderings.
C. Generating presentation graphics and videos.
IV. Major Project
A. Preliminary project description and approval.
B. Begin solid modeling of components.
C. Perform analysis as needed of the assembly.
D. Complete components using 3-D scanning, 3-D printing, and CNC machining as needed.
E. Assembly and detail drawings of project.
V. Project Presentation
A. Prepare presentation tools as necessary.
B. Present project to class.
Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 5-15%
Software demonstration: 5-15%
SolidWorks tutorials: 15-25%
Instructional videos: 15-25%
Hands-on learning activities: 35-45%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None
Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: CWSP (Solidworks Professional Level Certificate)
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: 104369
Course CIP Code: 15.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
General Room Request: None
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:
Instructor should have experience in product and tool design and should be competent with SolidWorks at a minimum of the CSWA level.
Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20220215T20:39:03
Course Review & Revision Year: 2026-2027
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