School of Electronics and Computer Science:
SESM1006 ??
Basic Information
| School | |
|---|---|
| Known as | SESM1006. |
| Session and Semester | Neither Semester, 2011 - 2012 |
| Credit | 0 Credit Points |
| Unit Leader | Dr S Abu-Sharkh, School of Engineering Sciences 21/11012, Tel: 23397 |
| Study | 6 hours |
| Assessment | Coursework 100% |
| Coursework | 9 CAD Exercises + 4 Sketching Exercises |
| Teaching | 36 Seminar Hours |
| Referral | On referral, this unit will be assessed by set coursework assignment(s). |
| Syllabus Approved |
Description
Aims
- To introduce students to engineering drawing using both 2D & 3D Computer Aided Design software.
- To give an appreciation of the potential of CAD.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- use both 2D & 3D industrial CAD software
- have an appreciation of CAD/CAM.
- know the basics of engineering drawing and sketching
- have some basic knowledge of manufacturing techniques.
Topics Covered
- Hand sketching
- oIntroduce basic engineering orthographic hand sketching to BSi 8888
- Introduction to CAD
- Hands-on use of AutoCAD and Pro/DESKTOP CAD package. Learn to read drawings, and to produce designs using a combination of 2D and 3D software. The drawing assignments test the students understanding of drawing and CAD.
- Introduce CAD/CAM
- Seminar on manufacturing techniques.
Resources
Core Resources
- Engineering Drawing Practice for Schools and Colleges, B.S. Institution(will be sold to students in class)
Background Resources
- Simmons C H & Maguire D E, A Manual of Engineering Drawing Practice, Hodder & Stoughton
Notes
Core Text
The Core Text is sold in class.
Taught to
SESM1006
ECS Socrates Students (Optional)Students who are not registered on an ECS approved programme may take this module subject to meeting its pre-requisites and the availability of resources. To confirm this, please can you contact the module leader (as listed above) in the first instance. They will then refer you on to the appropriate director of studies for formal approval of your selection.