Monday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Online
STEM1502 was designed to meet specific student needs individually. Transferability of this
course will be determined by each transfer institution. Please see an academic advisor for an
explanation concerning transfer option. This course will transfer to the following institutions:
• Governors State University
• Northern Illinois University
• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
• University of Illinois Champaign
• University of Illinois Chicago
• University of Illinois Springfield
• University of Illinois Carbondale
Faculty Contact Information
Available by appointment.
Bre Settle
Email: bsettle@kcc.edu
708-257-7292 (Text Preferred)
Dean: Paul Carlson
Email: pcarlson@kcc.edu
Technology Division Phone: 815-802-8850
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explore www.thingiverse.com for 3D printer files. TECHNOLOGY
- Create a configuration file with Slicing software such as Slic3r . TECHNOLOGY
- Create 3D printed parts on an open source 3D printer. TECHNOLOGY
- Design a 3D model in Autodesk Fusion 360. ENGINEERING
- Export .stl files (spatial coordinates of the triangle vertices) from Autodesk Fusion 360 for 3D Printing. MATH
- Provide a cost estimate of a 3D printed part. ENGINEERING
- Repair a 3D mesh and prepare files for 3D printing. TECHNOLOGY
- Create a G-code file and prepare files for printing. The G-code file divides the 3D .stl file into a sequence of two-dimensional horizontal cross sections, which allows the 3D object to be created. MATH
- Create 3D carved items using the CNC Mill/Router. TECHNOLOGY
- Utilize the Cartesian Coordinate System, right hand rule, and use absolute coordinates, relative coordinates, and polar coordinates in x,y,z axis to design 3D CAD solid models. MATH
- Analyze a solid model for mass, volume, boundary box, centroid, moments of inertia, products of inertia, radii of gyration, principal moments and X-Y-Z directions about centroid. ENGINEERING
- Define essential geometry terms and understand how they relate to a 3D mesh. MATH
- Develop and communicate design ideas using annotated sketches, detailed plans, 3D and mathematical modeling, oral and digital presentations and computer-based tools. MATH
- Selecting appropriate filament material selection is based upon mechanical, thermal, electromagnetic, and chemical properties. Materials consist of pure elements. Compounds and mixtures and are typically classified as metallic, ceramic, organic, polymeric, and composite. SCIENCE
- Explore the analytical chemistry of an assortment of 3D printing techniques such as: sterolithography, inkjet printing, selective laser sintering, fused deposition modeling and laminate object. SCIENCE
- Introduction to 3D Printing
- 3D Printing Operations
- Introduction to Slicing Applications - Slic3r
- Introduction to Fusion 360
- Drawing Sketches for Solid Models
- Adding Constraints and Dimensions to Sketches
- Advanced Modeling – I
- 3D Scanning and Point Clouds
- Creating Reference Geometries
- Advanced Modeling – II
- Cost Estimates of 3D Printed Items and File Verify with Mesh Repair Software - Autodesk Netfabb
- Explore types of tool cutting
- Explore speed of tool cutting
- Create a CAM Tool Library in Fusion 360
- Create tool path generation in Fusion 360
- Create post processing G-code file from Fusion 360
Required Textbook(s)
Name: Autodesk Fusion 360: A Tutorial Approach
ISBN: 978-1640572591
Edition: 6th
Required Supplies:
SD card
Jump/Flash Drive (1 GB Minimum)
1” to 2” Three Ring Binder
#2 Wooden Pencil
Eraser
Webcam
Grading for the course will be based on study questions, quizzes, tests, platform projects, final project, final exam, class attendance/conduct.
Program Grading Scale
Grade Points
A 900-1000
B 800-899
C 700-799
D 600-699
F 599 or less
Point Distribution:
Study Questions: 175 Points
Quizzes: 215 Points
Labs: 210 Points
Projects: 100 Points
3D Printing Final Project: 120 Points
Attendance/Conduct: 70 Points
Business, Technology & Human Services
Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650
Time Commitment Expectation
At a minimum, the average person can expect to spend three to six additional hours outside of class. This time will be dedicated to reading the textbook chapter(s), answering study questions, studying for quizzes and tests, and practicing Fusion 360 and 3D printing techniques.
Class Attendance
- Regular attendance at all scheduled class sessions is expected.
- There are NO excused absences.
- To receive full class attendance points, you must not be late or leave early.
- Reading assignments are indicated on the schedule, and should be finished before the topic is covered in class.
- Some important information provided during the lecture does not appear in your textbook, but you will find it useful for completing your labs, quizzes or tests. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain handouts and information presented for any class for which he/she is absent.
- If a student misses four or more classes in one semester, he/she will receive an automatic “F”.
Classroom Code of Conduct
- Use of cell phones during class is not permitted.
- Use of tablets or laptops during class is not permitted.
- No texting, twitter, Facebook, Internet surfing not related to Fusion or 3D printing.
- No playing video games.
- No Sleeping.
- No Food or Drinks in the Engineering Design (V205) or Innovation Lab (Room V111).
- Please turn off or set cell phones to vibrate. If a call must be answered, please leave the classroom quietly.
- If you violate any of this policies, you will lose that day’s attendance points and be asked to leave the class.
Computer Graphic Technology Lab Safety
- Students will be allowed to work in V205 Engineering Design Lab or V107 Graphic Design Lab outside of scheduled Computer Graphic Technology class times during open building hours. Lab schedules are typically posted on the door or bulletin board.
- Students will not be allowed to work in V111 Innovation Lab outside of enrolled class times without prior approval or consent of instructor or program coordinator and direct supervision of tutor, instructor or program coordinator.
Student Support Hours
- Students may email, or telephone or schedule appointments with the instructor virtually (Canvas BigBlueButton, or Webex), during the instructor's student support hours. Students may also meet face-to-face with the instructor at the adjunct office located in Technology Building.
- The instructor will respond to student emails and other communication within a 24-hour period Monday through Friday during the fall and spring semester and Monday through Thursday during the summer term. If an email is unable to resolve a student issue/concern, The instructor will schedule to meet with a student virtually (Canvas BigBlueButton, or Webex).
Study Questions Policy
- Study Questions can NOT be made up.
- Study Questions must be submitted by the date/time due.
- Any student failing to submit Study Questions by the date/time due will receive a zero.
Lab Policy
- Labs must be submitted by the date/time due for full credit.
- Labs must be placed in the correct lab Assignment Submittal to receive credit.
- Lab can be turned in late until the death penalty (Until in Canvas).
Lab Death Penalty: (Until in Canvas)
- Labs can be turned late up to one week late.
- All late labs will be assessed a 10% (2 points) penalty.
- Any student failing to submit a lab by the death penalty will receive a zero.
- Labs will not be accepted after the lab death penalty date.
Quiz Policy
- Quizzes cannot be made up.
- Any student missing a quiz will receive a zero.
- Any student arriving late for the quiz will not be given extra time to complete the quiz.
- Quizzes may not be taken online outside of class.
- The lowest of the quiz scores will be dropped.
KCC Student Athletes Policy
- All student athletes will be granted attendance points while participating in KCC sporting events, not practices.
- All missed labs, quizzes and tests due to sporting events must be completed within one week of the scheduled quiz or test.
- All missed quizzes and tests due to sporting events must be rescheduled during posted office hours.
Final Exam Policy
- The comprehensive final exam is mandatory.
- Any student missing the final exam will receive a zero.
Incomplete Grade Policy
- All course requirements must be completed by the end date of the course.
- An incomplete grade will NOT be granted regardless of the extenuating circumstances.
Plagiarism
KCC defines plagiarism: Representing the words or ideas of another as one’s own. Plagiarism includes claiming credit for assignments completed by someone else. Copying someone else’s Fusion 360 or 3D printing file is plagiarism.
Week 1, Introduction to 3D Printing, Monday 1/12/2026
Learning Objectives:
• Explore the history of 3D Printing
• Review the types of 3D Printing
• Define Open-Source 3D Printing
In-Class Activities:
• Review Syllabus
• Review Canvas
• Review Safety Procedures
• Innovation Lab Tour
• Study Questions: Introduction to 3D Printing, Due by end of class
Week 2, Introduction to Slic3r, Monday 1/19/2026 – CLASS ONLINE
Learning Objectives:
• Explore www.thingiverse.com
• Explore downloading and installing Slic3r software on your home computer.
• Define a config file.
• Install a Flex Mendel default config file.
• Define a STL file.
• Define a G-code file.
Before Class Activities:
• Reading & Video Assignment: Online
o Handouts within Canvas
o Professor Bordeau YouTube Videos
• Study Questions: Introduction to Slic3r, Due Week 2 –Sunday 9:00 PM
In-Class Activities:
• Online Quiz: 3D Printing Operations
• Lab: Introduction to Slic3r, Due Week 2 - Friday 9:00 PM
Week 3, 3D Printing Operations, Monday 1/26/2026
Learning Objectives:
• Identify the components of a Flex Mendel 3D Printer.
• Clean the surface of the bedplate.
• Power up the Flex Mendel 3D Printer.
• Install a spool of polylactic acid plastic, (PLA) and feed the PLA filament through the extruder.
• Adjust the level of the bedplate to be level with the extruder nozzle path.
• 3D print the G-code file from the SD card.
• Adjust the height of the extruder tip from the bedplate during skirt.
• Export a STL file from Fusion 360.
• Export a G-code file.
• Copy a G-code file to an SD card.
Before Class Activities:
• Reading & Video Assignment: Online
o Handouts
o Professor Bordeau YouTube Videos
• Study Questions – 3D Printing Operations, Due Week 3 – Sunday 9:00 PM
In-Class Activities:
• In-Class Quiz: Introduction to Slic3r
• Lab: 3D Printing Operations, Due Week 3 – Friday 5:00 PM
Week 4, Introduction to Fusion 360, Monday 2/2/2026
Learning Objectives:
• Understand different modules of Autodesk Fusion 360
• Understand how to open a new design in Autodesk Fusion 360
• Understand various terms used in workspaces of Autodesk Fusion 360
• Understand the usage of various hotkeys
Before Class Activities:
• Reading & Video Assignment:
o Tickoo, Chapter 1
o Online: Help, Production Documentation
• Study Questions: Introduction, Due Week 4 – Sunday 9:00 PM
In-Class Activities:
• In-Class Quiz: Introduction to Slic3r
• Project: 3D Printing I - Keychain, Due Week 5 – Friday 2/13/2026 5:00 PM
Week 5, Drawing Sketches for Solid Models, Monday 2/9/2026
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the model workspace
• Open a new design
• Use various drawing display tools
• Understand various terms used in the model workspace
• Use various sketching tools
• Use the drawing display tools
• Delete sketched entities
Before Class Activities:
• Reading & Video Assignment:
o Tickoo, Chapter 2
o Online: Help, Production Documentation
• Study Questions: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models, Due Week 5 – Sunday 9:00 PM
In-Class Activities:
• In-Class Quiz: Introduction to Fusion 360
• Lab: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models, Due Week 6 – Friday 9:00 PM
• Project: 3D Printing I - Keychain, Due Week 5 – Friday 2/13/2026 5:00 PM
Week 6, Adding Constraints and Dimensions to Sketches, Monday 2/16/2026
Learning Objectives:
• Applying geometric constraints to sketches
• Dimension the sketches
• Modify the dimensions of sketches
• Understand the concept of fully defined sketches
• View and examine the constraints applied to sketches
Before Class Activities:
• Reading & Video Assignment:
o Tickoo, Chapter 3
o Online: Help, Production Documentation
• Study Questions: Adding Constraints and Dimensions to Sketches, Due Week 6 – Sunday 9:00 PM
In-Class Activities:
• In-Class Quiz: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models
• Lab: Adding Constraints and Dimensions to Sketches, Due Week 6 - Friday 9:00 PM
Week 7, Advanced Modeling – I, Monday 2/23/2026
Learning Objectives:
• Create solid base extruded features
• Create solid base revolved features
• Mirror the features
• Chamfer the edges of the model
• Create circular patterns of features
Before Class Activities:
• Reading & Video Assignment:
o Tickoo, Chapter 4
o Online: Help, Production Documentation
• Study Questions: Advanced Modeling - I, Due Week 7 – Sunday 9:00 PM
In-Class Activities:
• In-Class Quiz: Adding Constraints and Dimensions to Sketches
• Lab: Advanced Modeling - I, Due Week 7 - Friday 9:00 PM
• 3D Printing Project #2 - Design Files, Due by Week 9 – Friday 3/20/2026 9:00 PM
Week 8, Creating Reference Geometries, Monday 3/2/2026
Learning Objectives:
• Create a reference plane
• Create a model using advanced extrude feature
• Create a cut feature
Before Class Activities:
• Reading Assignment:
o Tickoo, Chapter 5
o Online: Help, Production Documentation
• Study Questions: Creating Reference Geometries, Due Week 8 – Sunday 9:00 PM
In-Class Activities:
• In-Class Quiz: Advanced Modeling - I
• Lab: Creating Reference Geometries, Due Week 8 - Friday 9:00 PM
• 3D Printing Project #2 - Design Files, Due by Week 9 – Friday 3/20/2026 9:00 PM
SPRING BREAK 3/9/2026 – 3/13/2026 NO CLASSES
Week 9, Advanced Modeling – II, Monday 3/16/2026
Learning Objectives:
• Create holes using the Hole tool
• Create rib feature
• Create sweep feature
• Create loft feature
• Create sculpt model
Before Class Activities:
• Reading Assignment:
o Tickoo, Chapter 6
o Online: Help, Production Documentation
• Study Questions: Advanced Modeling - II, Due Week 9 – Sunday 9:00 PM
In-Class Activities:
• In-Class Quiz: Creating Reference Geometries
• Lab: Advanced Modeling - II, Due Week 9 - Friday 9:00 PM
• 3D Printing Project #2 - Design Files, Due by Week 9 – Friday 9:00 PM
• 3D Printing Project #2 – 3D Print, Due by Week 11 – Friday 4/3/2026 5:00 PM
Week 10, 3D Scanning and Point Clouds, Monday 3/23/2026
Learning Objectives:
• Define 3D Scanning
• Describe the 3D scanning process
• Create a .xyz file of an object
• Create a .stl file of an object
• Identify applications for point clouds in 3D design and model creation
• Import a point cloud to a Fusion 360 drawing file
Before Class Activities:
• Reading & Video Assignment: Online
o Handouts
o Professor Bordeau YouTube Videos
• Study Questions: 3D Scanning and Point Clouds, Due Week 10 – Sunday 9:00 PM
In-Class Activities:
• In-Class Quiz: Advanced Modeling - II
• Lab: 3D Scanning and Point Clouds, Due by Week 10 - Friday 9:00 PM
• 3D Printing Project #2 – 3D Print, Due by Week 11 – Friday 4/3/2026 5:00 PM
Week 11, Cost Estimates of 3D Printed Items and File Verify with Autodesk Netfabb, Monday 3/30/2026
Learning Objectives:
• Calculating Cost Estimates of 3D Printed Items
• Verify the .stl file is free from errors
Before Class Activities:
• Reading & Video Assignment: Online
• Handouts, spreadsheets, stl files online
• Online: Netfabb Help, Production Documentation
• Study Questions: Cost Estimates of 3D Printed Items, Due Week 11 – Sunday 9:00 PM
In-Class Activities:
• In-Class Quiz: 3D Scanning and Point Clouds
• 3D Printing Project #2 – 3D Print, Due by Week 11 – Friday 4/3/2026 5:00 PM
• 3D Printing Final Project Design 50% Complete, Due by Week 13 – Friday 4/17/2026 9:00 PM
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW, Monday 4/6/2026
Week 12, Filament Material Types, Monday 4/6/2026
Learning Objectives:
• PLA (Polylactic Acid)
• ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
• TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane)
• PETG (Glycol Modified version of Polyethylene Terephthalate)
• PC (Polycarbonate)
• Nylon (a.k.a. Polyamide)
• Polypropylene
• HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)
• Carbon Fiber Filled
• Metal Filled
• Wood Filled
• PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol)
Before Class Activities:
• Video Assignment: Online
• Study Questions: Filament Material Types, Due Week 12 – Sunday 9:00 PM
In-Class Activities:
• In-Class Quiz: Cost Estimates of 3D Printed Items
• 3D Printing Final Project Design 50% Complete, Due by Week 13 – Friday 4/17/2026 9:00 PM
Week 13, CNC Mill/Router Basics, Monday 4/13/2026
Learning Objectives:
• Explore types of tool cutting
• Explore speed of tool cutting
• Define safety procedures
• No open toe shoes allowed
• Safety glasses required
• Hearing protection required (ear plugs provided)
• No loose or long clothing
• No exposed long hair
• Create a CAM Tool Library in Fusion 360
Before Class Activities:
• Video Assignment: Online
• Study Questions: CNC Mill/Router Basics, Due Week 12 – Sunday 9:00 PM
In-Class Activities:
• In-Class Quiz: Filament Material Types
• 3D Printing Final Project Design 50% Complete, Due by Week 13 – Friday 4/17/2026 9:00 PM
• 3D Printing Final Project: 100% Complete Design Files, Due by Week 14 – Friday 4/24/2026 9:00 PM
Week 14, CNC Mill/Router Advanced, Monday 4/20/2026
Learning Objectives:
• Create tool path generation in Fusion 360
• Create post processing G-code file from Fusion 360
• Define operating procedures
Before Class Activities:
• Reading & Video Assignment: Online
o Safety Requirements
o User Manual
• Study Questions: CNC Mill/Router Advanced, Due Week 13 – Sunday 9:00 PM
In-Class Activities:
• In Class Quiz: CNC Mill/Router Basics
• 3D Printing Final Project Design 50% Complete, Due by Week 13 – Friday 4/17/2026 9:00 PM
• 3D Printing Final Project: 100% Complete Design Files, Due by Week 14 – Friday 4/24/2026 9:00 PM
Week 15, Project Production, Friday 11/28/2025
• 3D Printing Final Project Assembly/Fabrication, Due Week 16 – Monday 5/4/2026
Week 16, Final Project Production, Monday 5/4/2026
In-Class Activities:
• 3D Printing Final Project Production
Finals Week:
Final Project Presentation, Monday 5/11/2026
In-Class Activities:
• 3D Printing Final Project Presentations
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
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- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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