Oct 31, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog

CAD 252 - Introduction to Parametric Modeling: Creo

4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 3 lab periods
Introduction to parametric modeling with Creo. Includes parametric modeling techniques.

Prerequisite(s): CAD 117  
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Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Construct advanced level parametric models using Creo.
  2. Develop advanced level parametric views using rendering applications.
  3. Create prints including exploded, section, and detail assemblies.
  4. Demonstrate competency in plotting procedures to produce hard copy output of advanced level parametric drawings.

Outline:
  1. Advanced Level Parametric Modeling Applications
    1. Feature based parametric modeling
    2. Modeling strategy
    3. Sketches
    4. Geometric relationships
    5. Dimensions
  2. Advanced Detail Drawings
    1. Set drawing sheet properties
    2. orthographic, section, auxiliary, and isometric views
    3. View scales
    4. Dimensions and line types
    5. Drawing sheets
    6. Materials and mass properties analysis
  3. Advanced Assembly Drawings
    1. Components for sub-assemblies
    2. Degrees of freedom, mates, and constraints
    3. Assembly drawings, notes, and parts lists
  4. Final Project
    1. Project design
    2. Materials and fastener research
    3. Printer and plotter
    4. 3D rapid prototyping


Effective Term:
Full Academic Year 2018/19