DCO20116 Computer Aided Drawing

Credit Units:3
Level:A2
Medium of Instruction:English
 

Course Aims
The aim of this course is to introduce to the students the basic concepts and the use of engineering drawing in the design and manufacturing field. Upon successfully completing this course, students achieve the following learning outcomes:

 
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1.   Use technical drawings as a medium for engineering communications.
2.   Describe the general principles involved in the use of Engineering Drawing.
3.   Interpret and produce engineering drawings accurately and efficiently.
4.   Apply computer-aided-drawing software to produce detailed 2D drawings.
 
Keyword Syllabus
CAD software for assembly drawing. Basic concepts of drawing for engineering communication.  Conventional representation of standard features and standard symbols.  Orthographic projection and isometric projection to given objects.  Dimensioning and tolerance applications, sectioning, and assembly drawing.
 
Pre-requisites: Nil
Pre-cursors: Nil
Equivalent Courses: Nil
Exclusive Courses: Nil
Course Duration: 1 Semester
 
Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs)
(Indicative of likely activities and tasks designed to facilitate students’ achievement of the CILOs. Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course)
Types of TLAsHours per week (if applicable)
a. Lectures 1
b. Laboratory (Tests)2
c. Coursework Assignments2 (student’s time)
 
Assessment Tasks/Activities
(Indicative of likely activities and tasks designed to assess how well the students achieve the CILOs. Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course)
Type of assessment tasks/activities%Remarks
Questions demonstrating CILOs 1 - 350Examination
Coursework Assignments demonstrating CILO 450Design project (e.g.commercial products)
 
Assessment Schedule (on the basis of Assessment Tasks/ Activities identified above)
Examination (%): 50%Duration (Hrs): 2Coursework (%): 50%Participation (%): 0
Grading Mode: Standard
        
 

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