DR 155 - Introduction to NX

Description
Siemens NX is a high performance 3D parametric modeling software used in many automotive related fields. In this course, students learn to generate 3D models, assemblies, surfaces, and detail drawings using this software. It is recommended that students have experience in drafting and reading blueprints prior to taking this course.

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:
Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Programming Certificate

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Access the NX software and navigate the user interface.

2. Create a parametric part model.

3. Generate a detail drawing of a model.

4. Build an assembly of several models.

5. Utilize NX for an industrial product design application.

6. Identify the best solution to a problem or issue. (CT7)

7. Use creativity and alternative thinking to brainstorm new ideas and possible solutions to problems or issues. (CT8)
Course Outline:
I. Orientation to parametric modeling.

II. Creating a 2D sketch.

III. Modifying and containing a sketch.

IV. Dimensioning a 2D sketch.

V. Creating a 3D model from a 2D sketch.

VI. Performing engineering changes to the 3D model.

VII. Building an assembly from 3D models.

VIII. Developing detailed drawings from the model.

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 40-50%

Demonstration: 20-30%

Group/Lab work: 30-40%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

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

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

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: 104734
Course CIP Code: 15.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
General Room Request: CAD Lab

School: School of STEM
Department: Mechanical & Architectural Design
Discipline: DR
First Term Valid: Fall 2016 (8/1/2016)
1st Catalog Year: 2016-2017
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
None

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-04-11 12:51:07
Course Review & Revision Year: 2025-2026