Software Application Practice

Beijing University of Chemical Technology

Syllabus for _ Software Application Practice _

Ⅰ. General Information

Ⅱ.Curriculum Nature and Course Objectives

2.1 Curriculum Nature

Software Application Practiceis an elective professional basic course for mechanical engineering majors and similar majors in colleges and universities.

2.2 Course Objectives

Through lecturing the basic knowledge of computer 2D & 3D design related basic theories and basic skills, students are trained to use 3D design to complete the 3D modeling ability of parts and devices when solving engineering problems, and at the same time lay the foundation for students to further study the core courses of mechanical major. Through the study of this course, students are required to achieve the following goals:

G1：By apply the basic knowledge and methods of computer 3D design to solve complex engineering problems；

G2：By comprehensively apply the basic skills and methods of computer3D design,have solutions to complex engineering problems, design systems, units (components) or process flows that meet specific needs, and be able to reflect the sense of innovation in the design link;

G3：By comprehensively apply the basic skills and methods of computer 3D design, develop, select and use appropriate technologies, resources, modern engineering tools and information technology tools for complex engineering problems, including prediction and Simulation of complex engineering problems, and understand their limitations.

Ⅲ. The Corresponding Relationship between Course Objectives and Graduation Requirements

Table 1 The Corresponding Relationship between Course Objectives and Graduation Requirements

H---High            M---Medium            L---Low

Degree of support：Electives should have at least one H or M. Compulsory courses and core courses should have at least one H.

Ⅳ. Teaching Contents and Requirements for the Lecturing Part

4.1 Introduction（1hourss）

4.1.1 Teaching Objectives (G2, G3)

Understand the research object of this course, the nature and learning methods of the course, give students a comprehensive understanding of the course.

4.1.2 The teaching content

(1) Introduction

Introduction of computer drawing system and AutoCAD and  Creo or SOLIDWORKS, software and hardware environment requirements and basic operation commands, course content and cultivation of students' ability.

(2) Ideological and political content

Introduces the development of CAD and Made in China, arouses students' patriotic thoughts and sets up their faith in national cultural inheritance. Combined with the latest development of the discipline and the great achievements of China's manufacturing industry, enhance students' confidence in the road and system of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and guide students to set up lofty ideals and contribute to the country's sense of responsibility and mission; Emphasize the scientific, normative and solemn nature of relevant standards formulated by the state, and enhance students' awareness of abiding by laws; It emphasizes the accuracy of drawing and the importance of details, lists engineering cases, and strengthens students' rigorous and serious attitude towards study and work.

4.1.3 Teaching requirements

Understand the system of computer drawing, and the interface, function, basic operation command of AutoCAD drawing software, understand the nature and requirements of this course.

4.2 Establishment of Entity Features ( 6 hourss)

4.2.1 Teaching Objectives (G1, G2, G3)

Understand the process of creating 3D solid features using SOLIDWORK, master various basic methods for constructing 3D solid features, and understand the commands for editing and modifying 3D solids; Enable students to have the ability to use Creo or SOLIDWORKS software to complete 3D modeling of parts.

4.2.2 Teaching Content

(1) Modeling process of 3D solid features and 2D sketching interface (1 class hour)

The modeling process of 3D solid features; Introduction to 2D Sketching Module; The drawing method of 2D geometric shapes; Geometric constraint method; Editing and modifying geometric shapes; Dimensional annotation.

(2) Basic methods for creating 3D solid features (3 hours)

Stretch command; Rotation command; Placement of holes; Simple scanning; Spiral scanning; Modifying threads; Mixing (parallel mixing, rotational mixing); Variable profile scanning; Scan mixing; Engineering features - reinforcement, shell, draft, fillet and chamfer, etc; Decorate the sketch; Decorate the groove.

(3) Editing 3D solid features (2hours)

Editing and defining the dimensions of features; Failure handling; Copy, array, and mirror feature operations; Feature scaling, concealment, and restoration; Design changes.

4.2.3 Teaching Requirements

This chapter is the key chapter of the course, requiring students to master various construction methods for 3D solid features, as well as editing and modifying methods for 3D solid features. Enable students to independently and quickly complete 3D modeling of parts.

4.3 Basic drawing commands ( 6 hours)

4.3.1 Teaching Objectives (G1, G2, G3)

Understand the role and methods of pre drawing settings; Master the basic commands of AutoCAD flat drawing and commonly used editing and modification commands; Enable students to have the ability to draw engineering drawings using AutoCAD.

4.3.2 Teaching Content

(1) Basic drawing commands for pre drawing settings and flat drawing (2 hours)

The function of pre drawing settings; Setting and modifying layers; Setting and modifying line types; Display of layers and linetypes; Text setting and modification. Basic commands for flat drawing - lines, circles, polygons, etc; Rounding and chamfering; The use of grids and captures; Pattern filling (drawing of sectional lines); The methods, sequence, and techniques for drawing engineering drawings in AutoCAD.

(2) Editing and Modification in Plane Drawing (4 hours)

Editing commands such as pruning, extending, and offsetting; Graphic modification; Move, copy, mirror, and other graphic operation commands.

(4) Ideological and political content

Analyze the subordinate relationship between individual commands and the overall graphics, introduce the subordinate relationship between individuals and countries, and guide students to understand and analyze problems from multiple perspectives and angles by using different commands to achieve the same purpose and the same command to achieve different purposes.

4.3.3 Teaching Requirements

Through the study of this chapter, students are required to master various commands and skills related to drawing engineering drawings in AutoCAD software, enabling them to independently and quickly complete the drawing and modification of views in engineering drawings.

4.4 Assembly ( 4 hours)

4.4.1 Teaching Objectives (G1, G2, G3)

Understand the assembly concepts and methods in 3D design software( Creo or SOLIDWORKS), master the assembly methods of components or machines, the generation methods of decomposition diagrams, and the generation of animations; Enable students to possess the ability to construct three-dimensional assemblies.

4.4.2 Teaching Content

(1) Generation of Assembly and Decomposition Diagram (2hours)

The concept of assembly; Application of various constraints; The process of creating an assembly; Generation and display of decomposition diagrams.

(2) Animation (2hours)

The concept and definition of connections in assemblies; Decompose animation; Snapshot animation; Output of animation.

4.4.3 Teaching Requirements

Master the assembly method of components and be able to generate explosion diagrams in any way, completing simple animations.

4.5 Establishment of 2D engineering drawings ( 7 hours)

4.5.1 Teaching Objectives (G1, G2)

Master the methods of generating 2D engineering drawings from 3D models, including dimension annotation, annotation of surface structure, geometric tolerances, and other technical requirements, so that students have the ability to generate complete 2D engineering drawings of parts.

4.5.2 Teaching Content

(1) Generation and editing of various views and sectional views ( 4 hours)

Generation of profiles; Engineering drawing settings; Basic View; Projection view; Full section, semi section, and partial section; Sectional view; Rotating sectional view; Partial enlarged image; Broken drawing technique; The treatment method of not cutting the reinforcing plate; Draw a diagram in the engineering drawing.

(2) Part number annotation and detail list generation in assembly drawings ( 2 hours)

Display, annotation, and modification of dimensions; Display of centerline; Marking of dimensional tolerances; Labeling of surface structure requirements; Marking of geometric tolerances and benchmarks.

(3) Method of generating assembly drawings from parts and disassembling part drawings from assembly drawings in AutoCAD (1 class hour)

The method of quickly drawing assembly drawings from part drawings and disassembling part drawings from assembly drawings in part drawings.

4.5.3 Teaching Requirements

Master the generation methods of various views and sectional views, as well as related annotations, when converting from 3D solid models to 2D engineering drawings, and ultimately be able to generate complete 2D engineering drawings of parts through 3D models. Master the methods of quickly drawing assembly drawings from part drawings and disassembling part drawings from assembly drawings in AutoCAD.

4.6 Annotations ( 6 hours)

4.6.1 Teaching Objectives (G3)

Understand the concept of annotation, master the relevant settings and annotation methods, and master the generation and application of blocks. Enable students to have the ability to correctly annotate engineering drawings.

4.6.2 Teaching Content

(1) Dimension setting and dimensioning in AutoCAD (2 hours)

The concept of dimension annotation; Setting of dimension annotations; Modification and application of dimension annotation format; Linear dimension annotation; Diameter and radius annotation; Angle annotation; Special dimension labeling; Editing and modifying dimensions.

(2) Text annotation, block and technical requirement annotation (2 hours)

Set text format; Text annotation; Text editing and modification; The concept of blocks; Generation and application of blocks; Labeling of surface structure and geometric tolerances.

(3) Annotation of Dimensions and Technical Requirements in 3D design software ( 2 hours)

Display, annotation, and modification of dimensions in  CREO OR SOLIDWORKS; Display of centerline; Marking of dimensional tolerances; Labeling of surface structure requirements; Marking of geometric tolerances and benchmarks.

(4) Ideological and political content

Introduce the importance of dimensions in drawings, strictly require students to mark dimensions according to national standards, and cultivate a rigorous and serious learning and work attitude.

4.6.3 Teaching Requirements

Enable students to understand the concept of annotation, grasp the setting, annotation, modification and editing of dimensions, text and technical requirements, so that students can correctly annotate various dimensions, text and technical requirements of engineering drawings according to national standards.

4.7 Graphic Output ( 2 hours)

4.7.1 Teaching Objectives (G1, G2, G3)

Understand the concept of graphic output, master the production methods of title bars and other tables, and master the setting of output formats, so that students have the ability to generate and output complete engineering drawings.

4.7.3 Teaching Content

(1) Production of title bar and other tables ( 1 hours)

The concept of tables; Generation and modification of tables.

(2) Image output ( 1 hours)

The concept of graphic output; Settings for graphic output; Graphic output method;

4.7.3 Teaching Requirements

Master the method of creating tables and improve the content of engineering drawings, master the settings and methods of graphic output, and master the generation methods of electronic or paper engineering drawings.

 The assessment methods of the course should include process assessment and result assessment. The assessment of the final assessment of the course is the comprehensive assessment of process assessment and result assessment, which is used as the basis for the assessment of the achievement of the course objectives.

According to the < Measures for performance evaluation and management of undergraduate courses in Beijing University of Chemical Technology>, the proportion of process assessment shall not be less than 30%. According to the actual situation of the course, the process assessment includes classroom performance (attendance, asking and answering questions), computer performance (attendance, computer practice) and homework completion.

Table 2 The way and content of course assessment and its proportion

Table 3 Course assessment methods and content and their supporting relationship to the course goals

6.2 Grading

Table 4-6 shows the class performance (including attendance and participation), computer performance and the grading standards of homework. The final exam will be graded according to the grading standard of the final exam paper.

Table 4 Grading standards for class performance

Table 5 Grading standard for computer performance

Table 6 Grading standard for homework

Ⅶ. Textbooks and Recommended References (Indicate the type of textbooks, such as national quality textbooks, self-compiled textbooks, etc.)

Textbook: Not specified

Reference book:

1. Jinjie, wait SOLIDWORKS digital intelligent design Beijing: Machinery Industry Press, 2023

Written by：An Ying

Course leader: An Ying

Syllabus reviewer:Tan Jing