Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
ODUS00143D MODELING TECHNIQUESElective122
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To provide students with a foundational understanding of computer-aided 3D modeling concepts and tools. To teach students how to create and modify 3D models using professional CAD software. To develop students' ability to generate technical drawings and representations of 3D models. To familiarize students with surface and solid modeling techniques. To apply 3D modeling skills to solve real-world engineering problems, particularly in shipbuilding and mechanical engineering.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Enes Fatih PEHLİVAN
Learning Outcomes
1Use professional 3D modeling software to create detailed models of engineering components.
2Apply solid and surface modeling techniques to generate complex 3D designs.
3Develop technical drawings and plans based on 3D models.
4Visualize and render 3D models for presentation and communication of design ideas.
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
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Course Contents
This course introduces students to the principles and techniques of computer-aided 3D modeling, with a focus on applications in engineering design and production. Students will learn to use professional 3D modeling software to create, modify, and optimize complex 3D objects. The course emphasizes practical applications in industries such as shipbuilding, mechanical engineering, and industrial design, helping students develop essential skills in technical drawing, surface modeling, solid modeling, and rendering.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Overview of CAD systems; history and evolution of 3D modeling in engineering
2Introduction to industry-standard 3D modeling software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SPACECLAIM, Rhino); basic interface and tools
3Introduction to industry-standard 3D modeling software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino); basic interface and tools
4Fundamentals of technical drawing and geometric constraints
5Understanding 2D sketches and transforming them into 3D models
6Creating solid objects using extrusion, lofting, sweeping, and boolean operations; parametric modeling
7Creating solid objects using extrusion, lofting, sweeping, and boolean operations; parametric modeling
8MIDTERM EXAM
9Introduction to surface modeling; techniques for creating complex curves and surfaces
10Introduction to surface modeling; techniques for creating complex curves and surfaces
11Application of 3D modeling in different industrial sectors
12Application of 3D modeling in different industrial sectors
13Introduction to rendering techniques for realistic visualization of 3D models; lighting, materials, and textures
14Introduction to rendering techniques for realistic visualization of 3D models; lighting, materials, and textures
153D modeling applications in SPACECLAIM Software
16END OF TERM EXAM
Recommended or Required Reading
1. ANSYS SPACECLAIM Education Videos 2. ANSYS SPACECLAIM Practical Examples
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
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Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures31442
Self Study2816
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)60
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