ME117 Fall 2024-2025 Syllabus
ME117 Catalog Description
Introduction to CAD and 2D drawing techniques, 2D drawing techniques, Hand sketching techniques, Orthographic projection, 3D solid modeling (extrude, cut, drill, revolve, loft, inclined and oblique surfaces, holes, edit, unite), Layout generation and auxiliary views, Principles of sectioning (full, half, broken-out, rotated, ribs, webs, alignment), Dimensioning, GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing), Assembly and machine elements (bolts, nuts, other threaded elements, gears, cams, locking devices), Assemblies and working drawings, Surface developments.
Textbook
Weekly Lecture Outline
| Week | Subject |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to CAD and 2D Drawing Techniques |
| 2 | 2D Drawing Techniques, Simple Hand Sketching Techniques Orthographic Projection |
| 3 | Orthographic Projection |
| 4 | Orthographic Projection |
| 5 | 3D Solid Modeling (extrude, cut, drill, revolve, loft) |
| 6 | 3D Solid Modeling (inclined and oblique surfaces, holes, edit, unite) |
| 7 | Layout Generation and Auxiliary Views |
| 8 | Principles of Sectioning (full, half, broken-out, rotated) |
| 9 | Principles of Sectioning (ribs, webs, alignment) |
| 10 | Dimensioning |
| 11 | GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) |
| 12 | Assembly and Machine Elements (bolts, nuts, other threaded elements) |
| 13 | Assembly and Machine Elements (gears, cams, locking devices) |
| 14 | Assemblies and Working Drawings and Surface Developments |
Course Grading
Grading (TENTATIVE)
Grading percentages are tentative and may change during the semester.| Grading: | Spring and Fall Semesters |
|---|---|
| Assignment | Percent Weight |
| Homeworks + Quizes | 15% |
| 2 Midterms | 50% (25% each) |
| Final | 35% |
| Total | 100% |