DR 279 - Team Design Project

Description
This is a project-oriented laboratory course in which students use a team approach to solve technical problems similar to those encountered by designers in industry. Using computer-aided solid modeling software, teams create the necessary 3D models, prototypes, use analysis software tool, and technical documentation. Each team is required to make oral and written presentations to their classmates.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: DR 229 (D- or Higher) and DR 190 (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
Course Fees: $30.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit:
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:
1. Save and retrieve: models, drawings, and assembles.

2. Work on a team approach in solving a design problem.

3. Develop prototypes using a 3D modeling system.

4. Use analysis software tools for product design.

5. Create technical documentation.

6. Make an oral and written presentation to classmates.

7. Develop a plan to implement a solution to a problem or issue.

8. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.
Course Outline:
I. Orientation

A. Course structure and grading

B. Software and hardware

II. Developing the team groups

A. Assigning individuals to their teams 3-4 per team

III. Assigning the teams their design problems

IV. Introduction on working as team members

V. Developing and analyzing design function

VI. Creating 3D solid models and assemblies

VII. Developing the engineering documentation

VIII. Creating final prototypes

IX. Create structural, motion, and thermal simulation

X. Oral and written reports

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 10-20%

Demonstrations: 20-30%

Group Projects: 30-40%

Presentations: 10-20%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course-Specific Placement Test:
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:
Course CIP Code: 15.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 22
General Room Request: CAD Lab and Maker Lab.

School: School of STEM
Department: Mechanical & Architectural Design
Discipline: DR
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below), Other (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
The instructor must know Mechanical Drafting thoroughly. He or she must know CAD 3D solid modeling softwares, such as Solidworks. He or she must have good software and interpersonal teaching skills. Must have 4,000 hours of work experience in industry.

Course Review & Revision Year: 2025-2026