Dec 04, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
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DFAB 205 - SOLIDWORKS Fundamentals


Number of Credits: 3
SOLIDWORKS Fundamentals will cover advanced fundamental functions required to model and document a design in SOLIDWORKS. This course prepares students to complete the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) exam as the final exam. Certification is not guaranteed. (Spring Term Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): DFAB 105  with a minimum grade of C or better. Can be taken concurrently with DFAB 270  with permission of Program Director.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Set up part and assembly views for use in drawings (PG1, PG5).
  2. Generate drawing files and sheets with appropriate formats and attributes (PG1, PG5).
  3. Demonstrate a mastery of key characteristics of drawing sheets and views (PG1, PG5).
  4. Create functional driving dimensions (PG1, PG5).
  5. Compose blocks, notes, annotations, and symbols from geometric models (PG 1, PG5).
  6. Construct components in many types of assembly drawing views (PG 1, PG5).
  7. Manipulate sheet files and templates for appropriate functions (PG 1, PG5).
  8. Produce a customized bill of materials (BOM) content and associated templates (PG 1, PG5).
  9. Use various assembly modes and other troubleshooting tools to resolve performance and display issues (PG 1, PG5).
  10. Compare various drawing references (PG 1, PG5).



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