This course will train students in advanced mechanical design techniques and prepare them for three professional level certifications using SolidWorks which is a world-class mechanical CAD application. This is a three credit course.

Prerequisites

Students taking in this course must have successfully completed ME 172 prior to enrolling.

Course Outcomes

1. Learn advanced design techniques and prepare for the Certified SolidWorks Professional exam (CSWP).
2. Learn sheet metal design and prepare for the Certified SolidWorks Professional - Sheet Metal exam (CSWPA-SM).
3. Learn welded frame design and prepare for the Certified SolidWorks Professional - Weldments exam (CSWPA-WD).

Industry Certification Exams

Students will complete the SOLIDWORKS Certification Exams listed in the Course Outcomes as part of this course. Instructions for exam setup and completion are found in each respective exam assignment. These exam assignments are scheduled as found in the Course Structure section of this syllabus.

• All instructional content is provided in the course, at no additional cost to students.
• SOLIDWORKS Design software. It is provided by the Mechanical Engineering Department at no additional cost to students. Download and installation instructions are in the course.

System Requirements

Ensure you have the proper hardware and software setup to run SOLIDWORKS.

• Please review the SOLIDWORKS System RequirementsLinks to an external site. and obtain the proper hardware and software necessary to run it.
  • If your computer is not capable of running the software. You must gain access to a computer in your community that is capable and allows you to install and run SOLIDWORKS.
  • If you are taking this course on-campus and cannot install the software on your own computer, you may use the computers in the Mechanical Engineering computer labs located in AUS 153. You will miss the points for the first specific assignment but at least you will be able to complete all of the other work in the course.

Note for Apple/Mac users: SOLIDWORKS does not run on Mac computers. Those using Mac computers need to either partition drives or install Parallels Desktop with Microsoft Windows. You can obtain both through the University Store Student SoftwareLinks to an external site. link.

• • Parallels Desktop you must purchase but it is a significantly reduced rate. After logging in at the link above, select More Software. If you don't find Parallels in the Most Popular list, select Security & Utilities.
  • Microsoft Windows is also offered for a very small fee to students. Select the Microsoft tab and choose the appropriate operating system. Refer to the SOLIDWORKS System Requirements above. Be sure to install the operating system on the Parallels side of your Mac.

Please read the I-Learn Computer StandardsLinks to an external site. which contains information about anti-virus applications and internet speeds.

This course is focused on preparing students for the Industry Certification exams they will complete over the course of the semester. There are five primary components of the course that students will spend the majority of their time completing. The following outline gives a brief description of each course component.

• Instructor Announcements
  • The course instructor will post an announcement in Canvas each week to share class feedback, tips and tricks, and provide a forum for students to ask questions.
  • Students should read the announcement at the beginning of the week.
  • Students should revisit the announcement throughout the week to comment with questions to the instructor and classmates. It becomes a de facto discussion.
• Quizzes
  • Most weekly modules includes five quizzes.
  • The readings and videos required to complete the assignment are accessed by starting the quiz.
  • The quizzes are auto-graded and allow unlimited attempts.
• Practice Tests
  • Practice tests are accessed in the same weekly module as the Industry Certification exams.
  • Practice tests are intended to help students better prepare to succeed on the exams.
  • Practice tests are auto-graded and allow unlimited attempts.
• Exams
  • This course includes three exams that result in students receiving industry certifications from SOLIDWORKS.
  • Exams will be completed on the student's computer in a digital environment arranged by SOLIDWORKS.
  • Instructions for accessing and completing each exam are available by starting the respective self-report quiz in the weekly module in which the exam is due.
• Online Zoom Help Lab
  • This course arranges for all ME 371 instructors to take turns hosting several sessions of a shared Online Zoom Help Lab throughout each week.
  • Students who need assistance, tutoring, or have questions about their coursework can visit the Online Zoom Help Lab when an ME 371 instructor is listed on the shared schedule.
  • Students are not limited to visiting the Online Zoom Help Lab when their own instructor is available; rather, they may visit anytime when a ME 372 instructor is hosting a session.
  • Students access links to the shared schedule and the Online Zoom Help Lab in the Get Help module.
  • Students do not receive points for attending the Online Zoom Help Lab, but are strongly encouraged to visit frequently in order to receive the one-on-one help that will lead to scoring well on the exams.

Weekly Patterns and Workload

Students are expected to spend at least 9–12 hours per week on their ME 371 coursework. Because of the complex nature of the material, many students will spend more time than that completing their assignments. This section outlines expected student workflows for regular weeks and exam weeks.

Regular Weeks

The table below displays the intended student workflow for regular weeks. 

Exam Weeks

The table below displays the intended student workflow for exam weeks.

*Set your time zone within user preferences so the dates and times for course activities will display correctly for your time zone.

Late Work

Assignments are due on Wednesdays and Saturdays of each week at 11:59 pm. The first three assignments each week are due on Wednesdays and the last two assignments are due on Saturdays. For instance, assignments 2.1–2.3 are due on Wednesday of Week 02 and assignments 2.4–2.5 are due on Saturday of Week 02 and so forth. A penalty of 2% per day will be applied to each assignment that is completed after the due date so make sure you don't get behind.

Retries

All quizzes, outside of exams, allow for unlimited attempts throughout the course of the semester. The student's highest score will be kept. Quiz attempts that take place after the due date are subjected to the course late work policy.

Extra Credit

This course has built-in extra credit opportunities. They can be found by navigating through the modules and looking for assignments labeled as extra credit.

Group Work

There is no assigned group work in this course.

Learning Model

All courses, including online courses, at BYU-Idaho follow a pattern of learning that enables students to take more responsibility for their own learning and for helping to teach one another. This pattern is called the Learning Model. Here are two pages to help you better understand the Learning Model.

Take Charge of your education by applying the Learning ModelLinks to an external site. | Learning Model interactive tutorialLinks to an external site.

This section outlines the general expectations regarding student expectations.

Feedback

You can expect to receive grades and feedback within seven days of the due date for all assignments.

Grading Scale

Students with Disabilities

Brigham Young University-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office at (208) 496-9210 or visit their website and follow the Steps for Receiving Accommodations. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with students and instructors by the Disability Services Office.

[This course may require synchronous meetings. OR This course includes required synchronous meetings.] If you are currently registered with the Disability Services Office and need an interpreter or transcriber for these meetings, please contact the deaf and hard of hearing coordinator at (208) 496-9219.

Other University Policies

Student Honor and Other Policies

Please read through the document called University Policies. It gives important information about the following topics:

• Student Honor
  • Academic Honesty
  • Student Conduct
    • Sexual Harassment
• Student with Disabilities
• Complaints and Grievances
• Copyright Notice

Go to the Student Resources module to review further resources and information.