PRDE 2720 - Advanced Alias

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: PRDE 1820

This course emphasizes advanced modeling techniques using Alias Studio Tools. It provides a comprehensive study of workflows and techniques used to develop Class A surface. Students will gain knowledge of evaluation processes necessary in delivering high quality product designs.

Billable Contact Hours: 6

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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will use scan data in Alias

Objectives: Using the scan data interface in Alias the learner will:

Demonstrate building a model in the time allowed.
Identify selected menu options of a model build within the time allowed.
Develop customized menu options during model build in the time allowed.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students prepare data for prototype build in Alias

Objectives: Using the functions in Alias the learner will:

Use the selected menus to complete the project within the time allowed.
Use the options to modify the project within the time allowed.
Develop a part in Alias with the time allowed for the project.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will use direct modeling in Alias.

Objectives: Using the direct modeling functions in Alias the learner will:

Develop curve geometry in the time allowed
Modify curve geometry in the time allowed
Use selected menus, modeling the part within the time allowed.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will use the frame & fit functions in Alias.

Objectives: Using the frame & fit functions in Alias the learner will:

Use the menus to model within the time allowed.
Use the options to develop a part within the time allowed.
Use the tool options to modify a part within the time allowed.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will use the parametric modeling functions in Alias.

Objectives: Using the parametric modeling functions in Alias, the learner will:

Use the selected menus within the time allowed to model a part.
Use the selected options within the time allowed to modify the model.
Identify valid surface of a model in the time allowed.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will use part to part interface in Alias

Objectives: Using the part to part interface in Alias the learner will:

Use the selected menus to complete the project within the time allowed.
Use the options to build the project within the time allowed.
Develop a part with the time allowed for the project.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
Scientific Literacy: YES

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Pre - Test
Classroom Procedures
Surfacing Modeling Menus
Manipulating Scan Data
Prototype Build process
Direct Modeling Menus
Part to Part Interactions
Final Project

Primary Faculty
Carlson, James
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Thero, Laura
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088