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Effective Quarter: Fall 2020

I. Catalog Information


DMT 65A
Creo Parametric (Introduction)
4 Unit(s)
DMT 65B4 Unit(s)
DMT 65C4 Unit(s)
DMT 65D4 Unit(s)
DMT 65E4 Unit(s)

 

(DMT 65A was formerly CDI 70.)

Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262 and 263.

Lec Hrs: 24.00
Lab Hrs: 72.00
Out of Class Hrs: 48.00
Total Student Learning Hrs: 144.00

This course covers the fundamentals of computer-aided design using Creo Parametric. Application of Creo Parametric software in creating manufacturing models, understanding parametric, parent-child derived features to create 3-D parts, assemblies, and drawings.


Student Learning Outcome Statements (SLO)

 

Create an entry-level Document Package which includes Solid Parts, Assemblies, and Basic Drawings for Parts and Assemblies, using Creo Parametric.


II. Course Objectives

A.Describe specific CAD software and hardware requirements.
B.Explain system usage, desktop features, and folder creation and manipulation.
C.Define fundamental understanding of Creo core concepts.
D.Create drawings from assemblies and part models
E.Interpret the use of sketching tool.
F.Apply extrude, revolve and rib tools
G.Construct assemblies with constraints.

III. Essential Student Materials

 None

IV. Essential College Facilities

 CAD computer laboratory

V. Expanded Description: Content and Form

A.Describe specific CAD software and hardware requirements.
1.CAD Workstations.
2.Software system requirements.
3.CADTRAIN training software.
B.Explain system usage, desktop features, and folder creation and manipulation.
1.Login procedure.
2.Desktop features.
3.Create folders.
C.Define fundamental understanding of Creo core concepts.
1.Introduction.
2.Starting the software.
3.The software windows.
4.Modes.
5.Multiple graphics windows.
6.Changing directory.
7.Creating files.
8.Naming files.
9.Saving and retrieving files.
D.Create drawings from assemblies and part models
1.Sketching and modeling.
2.Modifying designs
3.Dimensioning sketches
4.Assembly creation
5.Drawing extraction
6.Formatting drawings
E.Interpret the use of sketching tool.
1.Sketcher references
2.Sketcher methodology
3.Design intent in sketch
4.Fully defined sketches
F.Apply extrude, revolve and rib tools
1.Controlling depth settings
2.Adding/removing material
3.Internal vs external sketches
G.Construct assemblies with constraints.
1.Default constraint
2.Coincident vs distance
3.Fully constrained vs packaged components

VI. Assignments

A.CAD projects as assigned using Creo Parametric software.
B.On-line video lectures, viewed as assigned during the course.
C.Required reading from textbook.

VII. Methods of Instruction

 Lecture and visual aids
Discussion of assigned reading
Discussion and problem solving performed in class
Quiz and examination review performed in class
Homework and extended projects

VIII. Methods of Evaluating Objectives

A.Accuracy and completeness of assigned CAD projects.
B.Final examination evaluating student’s comprehensive understanding of basic Creo Parametric CAD tools as defined in the grading rubric.

IX. Texts and Supporting References

A.Examples of Primary Texts and References
1.Lamit, Louis Gary, “Creo Parametric 5.0”, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018.
B.Examples of Supporting Texts and References
1.None

X. Lab Topics

A.CAD Workstations
B.System usage
C.Graphics windows
D.Drawings
E.Assemblies
F.Sketching
G.Extrude tools