4/18/2024 9:01:59 AM	CS 78.1A Course Outline as of Spring 2022	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CS 78.1A	Title:  MAKE IT WITH 3D PRINTING
Full Title:  Make It with 3D Printing
Last Reviewed:9/24/2018

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.50	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		8 max.	Lecture Scheduled	24.00
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	1.00		4 min.	Lab Scheduled	8.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	32.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  48.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 80.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:

Learn where to find 3D models and turn them into physical objects using a variety of 3D printers. Includes learning about the features and abilities of 3D printers and the software and hardware used for 3D printing.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Learn where to find 3D models and turn them into physical objects using a variety of 3D printers. Includes learning about the features and abilities of 3D printers and the software and hardware used for 3D printing.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 2019	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Find and download existing 3D models.

2.  Print objects on a selection of 3D printers.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Locate existing 3D models to meet project requirements.

2. Identify 3D printer parts and components.

3. Work with slicing software.

4. Operate 3D printers.

Topics and Scope

I. Understanding 3D Printing

    A. Hardware

         1. Filament

         2. Types of 3D printers

         3. 3D printer components

    B. Software

         1. File formats

         2. Slicing software

II.   Locating Pre-Built 3D Models

III.  Configuring and Using Slicing Software

IV. Printing 3D Objects

    A. Proper filament selection

    B. Safety

    C. Operating procedures

 

All topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course.

Assignments:

Lecture-Related Assignments:

1. Weekly assignments (3 - 5)

2. Terminology glossary

3. One final exam

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 60 - 70%
Weekly assignments, glossary assignment
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 30 - 30%
Final exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 10%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Getting Started with 3D Printing: A Hands-on Guide to the Hardware, Software, and Services That Make the 3D Printing Ecosystem. 2nd ed. Kloski, Liza and Kloski, Nick. Maker Media. 2018

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