| Title: | Introductory CAD |
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| Long Title: | Introductory CAD |
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| Field of Study: |
Mechanical Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
MICHAEL J O MAHONY |
| Module Author: |
WILLIAM BATEMAN |
| Module Description: |
This module introduces the learner to industry standards used in Engineering Drawing. Drawings are produced following technical drawing procedures. Industry specific AutoCAD software is used. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Convey engineering requirements graphically. |
| LO2 |
Utilise international drawing standards. |
| LO3 |
Produce engineering drawings following technical drawing procedures. |
| LO4 |
Use industry specific CAD software. |
| LO5 |
Use Microsoft Windows to manage CAD file storage and retrieval. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Drawing Standards
Relevant drawing standards, drawing conventions, line types, line thicknesses.
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AutoCAD software
AutoCAD commands such as draw, modify, zoom, format, dimension, layers. AutoCAD help command.
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File Management
Storage of software files on the institute's student network. Generate sub-folders. Naming convention for files. Retrieval of backup drawings.
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Templates and Plotting
Generate and use drawing templates for A2, A3 and A4 sized sheets. Use of Layout and Paper Space. AutoCAD plot options.
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Orthographic Projection
Drawing in first and third angle projections. Sectional views. Dimensioning.
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Assembly Drawings
Parts drawings, parts lists, fabrication information. Assembly drawings of parts.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Drawing Assessment - Basic CAD skills, drawing standards, file management. |
2,4,5 |
10.0 |
Week 4 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Drawing Assessment - Orthographic drawing. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
20.0 |
Week 8 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Drawing Assessment - measurement and sketching exercise transfered to CAD.. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
30.0 |
Week 10 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Drawing Assessment - Assembly drawing. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
40.0 |
Sem End |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
CAD Lab |
5.0 |
Every Week |
5.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Directed learning |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Colin H. Simmons, Neil Phelps, the late Dennis E. Maguire. 2012, Manual of engineering drawing, 4th Ed., Amsterdam; Elsevier/Butterworth-Heinemann Oxford [ISBN: 9780080966526]
- Alf Yarwood, Introduction to AutoCAD 2005, Amsterdam ; Elsevier/Newnes, 2005. [ISBN: 0750667214]
- Eanna O Broin, Technical Draughtsmanship, 2nd Ed Ed., Gill & Macmillan Ltd [ISBN: 0717116522]
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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- BSI 2013, BS 8888 (Online at CIT Library Databases)
| | This module does not have any other resources |
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Module Delivered in
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