Syllabus Application
ENS 209
Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting and Solid Modeling
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Semester
Spring 2025-2026
Course
ENS 209 -
Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting and Solid Modeling
Time/Place
Time
Week Day
Place
Date
09:40-11:30
Mon
FENS-G035
Feb 16-May 22, 2026
12:40-13:30
Tue
FASS-G022
Feb 16-May 22, 2026
Level of course
Undergraduate
Course Credits
SU Credit:3, ECTS:6, Basic:1, Engineering:5
Prerequisites
-
Corequisites
ENS 209L,ENS 209R
Course Type
Lecture
Instructor(s) Information
Utku Seven
- Email: useven@sabanciuniv.edu
Course Information
Catalog Course Description
ENS 209 is concerned with the basic and important principles in computer-aided drafting and design (CADD), and 3D solid modeling. Based on an understanding of engineering drawing, the course will further introduce the use of computers for 2D drafting and 3D solid modeling. Topics include: engineering drawing, tolerances, computer-aided technical drafting and design, geometric models and data structures, representation and manipulation of curves and surfaces and 3D solid modeling, and assembly modeling and analysis.
Course Learning Outcomes:
| 1. | Describe the design process, product life cycle and the advantages of using computers in design process |
|---|---|
| 2. | Interpret and identify technical drawings based on the projection system used |
| 3. | Sketch the required standard views of a given 3D object |
| 4. | Represent and manipulate free-form curves and surfaces used in solid modeling |
| 5. | Understand and draw additional views like section views, auxiliary views, detail views and break views |
| 6. | Assign dimensions and tolerances on the views correctly. Use dimensions, dimensional and geometric tolerances to describe sizes, shapes and locations accurately on an engineering drawing |
| 7. | Identify and apply dimensioning guidelines |
| 8. | Design for assembly, manufacturing, maintenance, lubrication and so on (Design for X) |
| 9. | Work with a CAD software (Solidworks) to model 3D parts, to design assemblies with constraints and to generate technical drawings of its components and assembly drawings |
| 10. | Work effectively in a team to analyze a product (assembly) to dissect and design it by using a CAD software |
Course Objective
To teach the basic and important principles in computer-aided drafting and design (CADD), and 3D solid modeling. Based on an understanding of engineering drawing, the course will further introduce the use of computers for 2D drafting and 3D solid modeling.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Related to This Course:
| Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure |
Course Materials
Resources:
Technical Drawing with Engineering Graphics, 14/E by Giesecke, Hill, Spencer, Mitchell, Dygdon, Novak, Lockhart &
Goodman, Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 0135090490.
Purchase link: Technical Drawing with Engineering Graphics: Pearson New International Edition - Çağlayan Kitap &
Yayıncılık & Eğitim (e-book)
Goodman, Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 0135090490.
Purchase link: Technical Drawing with Engineering Graphics: Pearson New International Edition - Çağlayan Kitap &
Yayıncılık & Eğitim (e-book)
Technology Requirements:
Laptop equipped with Solidworks 2025 software installation. Installation procedures will be provided.