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  Course Description
Course Name : Computer Aided Design I (Catia)

Course Code : AEN207

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor DURMUŞ ALİ BİRCAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : becomes competent in designing mechanical parts and assemblies,
converts 2D geometries into D geometries
designs joinings and assemblies them
knows how to create 3D working assembly models using different joining

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to help students design and assembly a machine that is compiled of piece or pieces that were produced with the help of 3D design program.

Course Contents : Introduction to CATIA. The Sketcher Workbench: objectives, sketcher functionality, geometry profiles, sketcher operation exercises, constraints. The Part Design Workbench: objectives, reference elements, geometry-based features. Model organization: specification tree fundamentals, body types, part design exercises. The assembly workbench: the assembly environment, assembling components using the product structure toolbar. The drafting workbench: an introduction to drafting, draft documents, drafting tools, drafting exercises.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom, Computer Aided Design LAB.


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to CATIA. Lectures and workshops
2 Part design main menu, using the commands Homework and Applications Lectures and workshops
3 The Sketcher Workbench: objects, introduction to pre sketching Homework and Applications Lectures and workshops
4 The Sketcher Workbench: 2D geometrical shapes Homework and Applications Lectures and workshops
5 The Sketch Analysis, applications. Homework and Applications lectures and work shops
6 Solid Design Sketching, Part design workbench Homework and Applications Lectures and workshops
7 Solid Design Sketching, Applications. Homework and Applications Lectures and workshops
8 Solid Design Sketching, Applications. Homework and Applications Lectures and workshops
9 Design of parts and making changes in the design Homework and Applications Lectures and workshops
10 MidTerm Exam Homework and Applications
11 The assembly design, model sketching and assembly workbench Homework and Applications Lectures and workshops
12 The assembly design, model sketching and assembly workbench Homework and Applications Lectures and workshops
13 The assembly design, model sketching and assembly workbench Homework and Applications Lectures and workshops
14 Mechanical drawing and drafting workbench Homework and Applications Lectures and workshops
15 Mechanical drawing and drafting workbench Homework and Applications Lectures and workshops
16/17 Mechanical drawing and drafting workbench Homework and Applications Lectures and workshops


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Technical Drawing, Frederick E. Giesecke, 2002, Prentice Hall.
 Advanced CATIA V5 Workbook, [releases 12 and 13]: CAD/CAM engineering, Cozzens, Richard, 2004, SDC Publications
 Advanced CATIA V5 Workbook, releases 16: CAD/CAM engineering technology, Cozzens, Richard, 2006, SDC Publications.
 Catia uygulamaları, Gök, Arif, 2007, Seçkin Ankara
 CATIA V5: design process in practice from design section up to component, Richard Haslauer, 2005, Hanser.
  Using CATIA V5, Fred Karam, Charles Kleismit, 2004, Thomson/Delmar Learning.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 13 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Utilizes computer systems and softwares 2
2 Generates solutions for the problems in other disciplines by using statistical techniques 3
3 Comprehends visual, database and web programming techniques and has the ability of writing objective program 1
4 Is equipped with a variety of skills and techniques in engineering. 2
5 Designs a system, component or process so as to meet various engineering needs within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. 1
6 Examines and learns applications in an enterprise independently, makes critical assesments of problems, formulates problems and selects suitable techniques for solutions. 2
7 Leads the identification, development and usage of a product or production method. 5
8 Is aware of the need for lifelong learning and self-renew 1
9 Has effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use 1
10 Uses computers very effectively, makes computer-aided drafting, designs, analysis, and presentations. 5
11 Improves constantly itself , as well as professional development scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields according to his/her interests and abilities identifying needs of learning. 1
12 Is aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, has inquisitive and innovative quality 1
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 4 52
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 2 26
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 13 2 26
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 116
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.64
ECTS Credit: 5