Faculty Syllabus

Class — ENGR 1304-003 (48428)/DFTG 1429-002 (24796)

Monday (HLC2.1507) and Wednesday (virtual) 8:15 – 10:55am

Hybrid Learning — course materials in Blackboard Ultra, assignments are due each week throughout the semester. For most weeks, the first class of the week is in-person, second class of the week is virtual (optional). The first class day is in-person on 01/21/26. The last class day is for in-person presentations on 05/13/26.

Office Hours — Monday/Wednesday 3:30-5:00pm or by appointment

https://austincc.zoom.us/my/shanashawacc?pwd=dWVHRFplMlZ6NWh2Y0JocVpDN0p1dz09  Meeting ID: 489 617 2356 Passcode: 520683 Cameras and microphones are expected for all on-line meetings.

Email — shana.shaw@austincc.edu

Please email me if you wish to meet with me for office hours or to report an excused absence. Email me with any questions about the class content or assignments. I do not respond to voicemails, text, or Google Chat.

COURSE RATIONALE

Introduce students to the principles of parametric solid modeling design using Solidworks.  Describe the construction techniques, utilization of feature-based modeling, and applying design intent to control basic three-dimensional parts.  Demonstrate and explain the construction and constraint methods for combining basic parts into the assembly’s structures and other assembly operations.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

A basic course including layout and design of electro-mechanical equipment from engineering notes and sketches.  Students will also be introduced to engineering topics such as finite-element analysis (FEA), tolerance analysis, materials and finishes, welding, and top-down design techniques.  Additional advanced topics include stress/deflection and press-fit hole tolerance calculations using mathematical models.  You will design and document real world mechanical parts and assemblies.

PREREQUISITES

DTFG 1429: DFTG 1433

ENGR 1304: MATH 1314 or equivalent or departmental/instructor approval.

COURSE EVALUATION/GRADING SCHEME

Grades will be determined as follows: 

• 50%: Class Assignments
• 10%: Quizzes
• 15%: Design Project (Resistor Plate Assembly)
• 25%: Class Project (Electro/Mechanical Design Project)

No late work is accepted for any assignments without a university-excused absence.

There is an unlimited number of submissions for each assignment, but only the last assignment submitted before the due date and time will be graded. Any re-grade requests must be submitted within one week of receiving the assignment grade and are submitted by email to the instructor.

Grades will be determined as follows:

90-100 points = A

80-89 points = B

70-79 points = C (minimum required for department credit)

60-69 points = D

Less than 60 points = F

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY

This course is taught online in a lecture/laboratory format. The lecture slides/videos will generally introduce concepts and skills, which will then be developed and applied in the laboratory portion of the class using Solidworks software.

OPEN LABS

Hours for the open lab will coincide with the tutoring schedule which will be posted during the first week or two of the semester.

Refer to the following website for open lab details: https://sites.google.com/austincc.edu/cadlearningcenter/home?pli=1

REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS

Textbook- Student Guide (found in Blackboard)

(optional) SOLIDWORKS 2025 Quick Start by David C. Planchard CSWP

ISBN: 9781630569396

COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR

Course-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Understand construction techniques for generating simple parts.
• Understand the application of design intent through sketcher techniques, usage of specific feature types, and model organization.
• Demonstrate understanding of parent child relations and feature references.
• Demonstrate how to utilize ‘pick and place’ features for geometry creation.
• Demonstrate how to utilize engineering (sketch based) features for geometry creation.
• Demonstrate assembly operations and techniques in creating Pro/Engineer assemblies.
• Demonstrate the ability to create assembly exploded drawing with bill of material callouts.
• Demonstrate the ability to create detailed part drawings.
• Demonstrate usage of applying dimensional tolerance on detailed drawings to communicate manufacturing requirements.

PROGRAM-LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the completion of the Associate of Science – Engineering Degree (Mechanical and Civil Field of Study) or the Associate of Science – CAD Mechanical Specialization degree, the student will be able to:

M1. Utilize CAD software to plan and prepare documents and technical graphics appropriate to the mechanical engineering industry.

M2. Generate code from CAD/CAM software to operate a 3-axis CNC milling machine to manufacture a mechanical part.

M3. Illustrate correct usage of ASME Y14.5 and other associated mechanical standards in technical graphics of capstone projects.

GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate competence in:

• Critical Thinking

Gather, analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply information for the purposes of innovation, inquiry and creative thinking.

• Communication Skills

Develop, interpret, and express ideas and information through written, oral and visual communication that is adapted to purpose, structure, audience, and medium.

Generative AI Statement

Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT and others, are rapidly evolving technologies that have great potential in all realms of human endeavor, including teaching and learning. They also pose serious challenges, particularly with regard to academic integrity. At Austin Community College, the use of these tools in coursework, like any others, is subject to the same standards outlined in the college’s Academic Integrity policy.

Presenting AI-generated content as your own without proper attribution is considered a violation of academic integrity. All work you submit must reflect your own understanding and effort. If you use generative AI to help with your work, you must clearly acknowledge how and where it was used. Intellectual honesty is essential to a fair and supportive academic environment.

Generative AI is not to be used to create content for any assignment unless expressly stated in the assignment. All CAD models are to be created individually by each student using the provided software and not generated using AI or another person’s model. To ensure you are complying with your course requirements, always consult with your instructor before using AI tools for assignments.  Policies regarding the use of AI may vary by instructor; it is contingent on them to state them, and contingent on you to follow them.

To learn more about the college’s expectations around academic honesty, please refer to the college’s statement on Academic Integrity here and on the specific Academic Integrity Process website.

Bias, discrimination, and falsehood

Students are cautioned that generative AI may inadvertently produce biased or inaccurate content. It is incumbent upon the student to critically evaluate and verify the information provided by these platforms. Relying on unverified generative AI content for academic work is unacceptable and may lead to disciplinary action.

Attendance/Class Participation

Regular and timely class participation and completion of work is expected of all students.  If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class. Students accruing more than two (2) UNEXCUSED absences may be withdrawn from the course at the instructor's discretion.  It is the student's responsibility to inform instructor when circumstances prevent him/her from completing the class work each week.  An instructor may lower a student’s final grade for a course due to excessive absences.

All work in the class is expected to be unique and individual unless otherwise specifically stated. The use of any generative AI is prohibited for any assignment.    

Withdrawal Policy

Course withdrawals may occur at any time after the official reporting date of a semester and up to the established deadline for withdrawals in each semester. The established deadline is listed in the course schedule and on the Web.

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll if he or she decides to withdraw from the class.  The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary.  If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date.  The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records.

Initiation of Withdrawals

Withdrawals from a course result in a grade of “W” and may be affected through action taken by either the student, the course instructor, or the instructor’s immediate supervisor in the instructor’s absence. Students who wish to withdraw from specific courses should initiate withdrawal procedures with the Campus Admissions and Records Office prior to the published deadline for withdrawals. Students who are not withdrawn as of the established deadline will receive a performance grade (A, B, C, D, or F). Students must present a picture I.D. to withdraw from the course.

Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall, 2002, may be charged a higher tuition rate, for that course.

State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities.  With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit.  Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC college catalog.

Incompletes

The grade of "I" (for Incomplete) may be given by an instructor for a course in which a student was unable to complete all of the objectives for the passing grade. A grade of "I" cannot be carried beyond the established date in the following semester or session. The completion date is determined by the instructor, but may not be later than two weeks prior to the end of the semester. The Department Chair will approve a change from "I" to a performance grade (A, B, C, D, F) for the course prior to or at the deadline. Consideration should be given to course load and job and family obligations when carrying an "I" grade into a new semester for completion. Grades of "I" that are not resolved by the deadline will automatically be converted to a grade of "F." In extreme cases, permission may be granted to carry an "I" grade for longer than the following semester or session deadline; this must have the approval of the Dean.

Statement on Scholastic Dishonesty

Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their own thought, research or self-expression. For purposes of this rule, academic work is defined as, but not limited to tests and quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects, either individual or group; papers; classroom presentations; and homework.

Reproduction or transmission of A&E CAD Departmental Check Prints in any manner (including photography and scanning) is a violation of the A&E CAD department’s Scholastic Dishonesty policy.

Sharing a drawing file of a class project with another student, or representing the file of another student as your own work, is a violation of the department’s Scholastic Dishonesty policy.  AI generated models in part, or whole, of any kind is a violation of the department’s Scholastic Dishonesty policy.

When students borrow ideas, wording or organization from another source, they shall reference that information in an appropriate manner. Representing the work of another person as your own work is considered scholastic dishonesty by the A&E CAD department.  Students accused of scholastic dishonesty will be subject to the procedures outlined in the Policies and Procedures for Academic Dishonesty section of the ACC Student Handbook.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student. As willing partners in learning, students must comply with college rules and procedures.

Statement on Students with Disabilities

Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities.  Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD).   Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed.   

Students who have received approval for accommodations from OSD for this course must provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from OSD before accommodations will be provided. Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student.

Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations.    

Additional information about the Office for Students with Disabilities is available at http://www.austincc.edu/support/osd/

Safety Statement

Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.

Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

You are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities. 

Use of ACC email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account.  Students should expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account unless other arrangements have been made.  Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff.  Instructions for activating an ACCmail account can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/index.php.

Blackboard Ultra (Bb)

Blackboard will be used for this course to include but not limited to:

• Distribution of handouts, readings, videos
• Submissions of assignments and class activities
• Grading

As instructed by your professor, students are required to access instructional materials via Blackboard Ultra.

Students and Instructional Services

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services.  Information on these services and support systems is available at:   http://www.austincc.edu/s4/

Links to many student services and other information can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/current/

For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, contact ACC Helpdesk at helpdesk.austincc.edu or 223-HELP.

Freedom of Expression

Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions. 

All discussion or conversation in the classroom should be appropriate and respectful of others.

Ownership of Student Work

The Architectural & Engineering Computer Aided Design (A&E CAD) Department reserves the right to retain any and all student work (including but not limited to: original work, scans, photographs, and copies of student work) completed as A&E CAD course work for the purposes of documentation, accreditation, evidence of student performance, university transfer, marketing or any other purpose supporting the mission of the Department and Austin Community College.