Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting and Solid Modeling (ENS 209)

2025 Fall
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Engineering Sciences(ENS)
3
6
Utku Seven useven@sabanciuniv.edu,
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English
Undergraduate
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Formal lecture,Interactive lecture,Recitation,Studio work/practice,Group tutorial,Laboratory
Interactive,Learner centered,Communicative,Discussion based learning,Project based learning,Case Study
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Programs\Type Required Core Elective Area Elective
Electronics Engineering *
Electronics Engineering *
Entrepreneurship Minor *
Industrial Engineering *
Industrial Engineering (Previous Name: Manufacturing Systems Engineering) *
Materials Science and Nano Engineering *
Materials Science and Nano Engineering (Previous Name: Materials Science and Engineering) *
Mechatronics Engineering *
Mechatronics Engineering *
Microelectronics *
Telecommunications *

CONTENT

ENS 209 is concerned with the basic and important principles in computer-aided drafting and design (CADD), and 3D solid modeling. Based on an understanding of engineering drawing, the course will further introduce the use of computers for 2D drafting and 3D solid modeling. Topics include: engineering drawing, tolerances, computer-aided technical drafting and design, geometric models and data structures, representation and manipulation of curves and surfaces and 3D solid modeling, and assembly modeling and analysis.

OBJECTIVE

To teach the basic and important principles in computer-aided drafting and design (CADD), and 3D solid modeling. Based on an understanding of engineering drawing, the course will further introduce the use of computers for 2D drafting and 3D solid modeling.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Describe the design process and product life cycle,
  • Describe the advantages of using computers in design process,
  • Identify different technical drawings based on the projection system used,
  • Sketch the different views of a given 3D component,
  • Interpret drawings that include section views,
  • Assign dimensions and tolerances on the views correctly (properly),
  • Represent and manipulate free-form curves and surfaces,
  • Understand and draw sections and cutting planes,
  • Use conventional and geometric dimensions and tolerance to describe size, shape and geometric tolerances accurately on an engineering drawing,
  • Model 3D objects using solid modeling techniques,
  • Identify and apply dimensioning guidelines,
  • Interpret a technical drawing,
  • Develop assembly drawings using constraints,
  • Design for Assembly and Manufacturing (Design for X),
  • Work with a CAD software (Solidworks) to design an assembly and generate technical drawings of its components and assembly drawings,
  • Work effectively in a team to analyze a product (assembly) to dissect and design it using CAD software.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

1. Understand the world, their country, their society, as well as themselves and have awareness of ethical problems, social rights, values and responsibility to the self and to others. 3

2. Understand different disciplines from natural and social sciences to mathematics and art, and develop interdisciplinary approaches in thinking and practice. 3

3. Think critically, follow innovations and developments in science and technology, demonstrate personal and organizational entrepreneurship and engage in life-long learning in various subjects; have the ability to continue to educate him/herself. 4

4. Communicate effectively in Turkish and English by oral, written, graphical and technological means. 2

5. Take individual and team responsibility, function effectively and respectively as an individual and a member or a leader of a team; and have the skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 4

1. Possess sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational methods and program-specific engineering topics; use theoretical and applied knowledge of these areas in complex engineering problems. 4

2. Identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems while considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals; choose and apply suitable analysis, design, estimation/prediction and modeling methods for this purpose. 3

3. Develop, choose and use modern techniques and tools that are needed for analysis and solution of complex problems faced in engineering applications; use information technologies effectively. 4

4. Have the ability to design a complex system, process, instrument or a product under realistic constraints and conditions, with the goal of fulfilling creative current and future requirements. 4

5. Use research methods, including conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, performing experiments, collecting data, analyzing results, and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. 3

6. Possess knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, change management, and economic feasibility analysis; awareness on entrepreneurship and innovation. 2

7. Possess knowledge of impact of engineering solutions on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness on legal outcomes of engineering solutions; awareness of acting impartially and inclusively without any form of discrimination; act in accordance with ethical principles, possessing knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities. 2

8. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on technical subjects, considering the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession). 4

ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA

  Percentage (%)
Final 35
Midterm 25
Quiz 4
Assignment 10
Participation 5
Group Project 15
Homework 6

RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS

Textbook

Technical Drawing with Engineering Graphics, 14/E by Giesecke, Hill, Spencer, Mitchell, Dygdon, Novak, Lockhart & Goodman, Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 0132729717

Engineering Design Graphics with Solidworks 2011, 1/e by Bethune, Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 0132740508

Principles of CAD/CAM/CAE, 1/e by Lee, Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 0201380366