Module #1 Introduction to CAD for Advanced Mechanical Design Overview of CAD concepts, importance of CAD in mechanical design, and course objectives
Module #2 CAD Fundamentals Basic CAD concepts, understanding 2D and 3D modeling, and CAD software overview
Module #3 Setting up a CAD Environment Installing and configuring CAD software, understanding interface and tools, and setting up a workspace
Module #4 2D Design and Drafting Creating and modifying 2D sketches, understanding geometric constraints, and using dimensioning and annotation tools
Module #5 2D Design Exercises Practical exercises on 2D design and drafting using CAD software
Module #6 Introduction to 3D Modeling Understanding 3D modeling concepts, creating and modifying 3D shapes, and using 3D modeling tools
Module #7 3D Modeling Techniques Advanced 3D modeling techniques, including extrusions, sweeps, and lofts
Module #8 3D Modeling Exercises Practical exercises on 3D modeling using CAD software
Module #9 Assembly Modeling Creating and managing assemblies, understanding assembly constraints, and using assembly tools
Module #10 Assembly Modeling Exercises Practical exercises on assembly modeling using CAD software
Module #11 Freeform Surfacing and Meshing Creating and modifying freeform surfaces, understanding meshing concepts, and using freeform surfacing and meshing tools
Module #12 Freeform Surfacing and Meshing Exercises Practical exercises on freeform surfacing and meshing using CAD software
Module #13 Parametric Design Understanding parametric design concepts, creating and modifying parametric models, and using parametric design tools
Module #14 Parametric Design Exercises Practical exercises on parametric design using CAD software
Module #15 Sheet Metal Design Creating and modifying sheet metal parts, understanding sheet metal design concepts, and using sheet metal design tools
Module #16 Sheet Metal Design Exercises Practical exercises on sheet metal design using CAD software
Module #17 Data Management and Collaboration Understanding data management concepts, managing CAD files, and collaborating with others using CAD software
Module #18 Advanced CAD Topics Advanced CAD topics, including API programming, scripting, and customization
Module #19 CAD for FEA and CFD Analysis Using CAD for finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis
Module #20 CAD for 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Using CAD for 3D printing and additive manufacturing, including preparation and optimization techniques
Module #21 Best Practices for CAD Modeling Best practices for CAD modeling, including model organization, naming conventions, and modeling standards
Module #22 CAD Modeling Standards and Conventions Understanding and implementing CAD modeling standards and conventions
Module #23 CAD for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Using CAD for design for manufacturability (DFM), including design for assembly and design for injection molding
Module #24 CAD for Design for Sustainability Using CAD for design for sustainability, including environmentally friendly design and sustainable product development
Module #25 CAD for Biomedical Engineering Using CAD for biomedical engineering applications, including medical device design and biomedical implants
Module #26 CAD for Aerospace Engineering Using CAD for aerospace engineering applications, including aircraft and spacecraft design
Module #27 CAD for Automotive Engineering Using CAD for automotive engineering applications, including vehicle design and analysis
Module #28 CAD for Consumer Product Design Using CAD for consumer product design, including product design and development
Module #29 CAD Project:Designing a Mechanical Component Practical project to design a mechanical component using CAD software
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in CAD for Advanced Mechanical Design career
