IDES 050: SolidWorks for Industrial Design | West Valley College

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IDES 050: SolidWorks for Industrial Design

Course Description

This is an introductory class in 3D CAD for Industrial Design using SolidWorks. Through a combination of lectures and 3D modeling exercises, instructors guide students to build 3D models. These 3D models are a combination of single parts as well as assemblies composed of various parts. In addition, students have an opportunity to learn to render out their models in photo-realistic representations.

Units: 3

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to CSU only

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 24 – 27
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 72 – 81

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to CSU only
Last Updated 6/30/26