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DRFT 1380: CAD 3D and Assemblies
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, the student's cumulative drafting skills are then brought together in a project centred on the production of a set of drawings required for the assembly of a multi-part mechanical component. The students further develop their CAD skills by applying and adapting them to the 3D environment.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Use CAD's 3D commands and features.
- Create three dimensional wireframe, surfaced and solid models.
- Produce an industry standard assembly drawing.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 16
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 24
Total Hours: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 24
Total Hours: 40
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, demonstrations, group activities, and student research
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
60 |
Minimum of 2 modeling assignments of approximately equal value. |
|
Project |
30 |
Final 3D Project |
|
Participation |
10 |
Active participation and engagement in course activities and discussions |
Course topics
- World and User Coordinate Systems.
- Create and edit 3D wire-frame models.
- Create and edit 3D surface models.
- Create and edit 3D solid models, 3D faces and meshes.
- Filleting, chamfering, regions, mass properties.
- Sectioning, slicing, shading.
- Parts list and annotations.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.