| Course Unit Title | COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN METHODOLOGY II |
| Course Unit Code | AMEG203 |
| Course Unit Details | |
| Number of ECTS credits allocated | 5 |
| | Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:- Identify the basic principles of Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems and recognize engineering drawings principles and commands of advanced CAD software.
- Apply the appropriate mechanical engineering rules and standards when creating solid models.
- Analyze engineering drawings in order to construct assembled mechanical parts, including car components.
- Evaluate various 2D mechanical drawings in order to create 3D solid models such as Camshafts, Crankshafts, Cylinders, Valves, Springs and Gearbox assemblies, using Solidworks software.
- Create and modify 2D and 3D mechanical parts and assemblies, and plot the drawings using the appropriate page sizes and setup.
- Use model web libraries and toolboxes for importing mechanical parts, which can be used in assemblies.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face |
| Prerequisites | AMEG104 | Co-requisites | NONE |
| Recommended optional program components | NONE |
| Course Contents |
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Introduction to advanced CAD software: The basic principles and advantages of advanced CAD software.
Creation and modification of 2-Dimensional (2D) drawings: Creation, designing and modification of mechanical parts in 2D, and the appropriate use of these drawings for creating 3D parts.
Creation of 3-Dimensional (3D) drawings: Creation and designing of mechanical parts and components in 3D using the designing principles and drawing commands of advanced CAD software.
Creating views for analyzing construction drawings: Base, Projected, Sectioned, Exploded, and Detail views are created and used for analyzing construction drawings.
Designing of assembled mechanical parts: Design mechanical parts and assembled them together to create mechanical components/assemblies.
Designing and analyzing mechanical and automotive parts: Creation of Camshafts, Crankshafts, Pistons, Springs, Valves, Gearbox and Independent Front Suspension assemblies, and simulating their operation using animation and motion analysis.
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| Recommended and/or required reading: |
| Textbooks | - Engineering Drawing & Design by David A. Madsen, Delmar Learning, 3rd edition, 2001
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| References | - Design Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Bruce A. Wilson, Goodheart-Willox, 2001
- Engineering Graphics, F. Giesecke et. al., Prentice Hall, 8th edition, 2004
- Technical Drawing, F. Giesecke et. al., Prentice Hall, 12th edition, 2003
- Engineering Design Graphics, James H. Earle, Prentice Hall, 11th edition, 2004
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| Planned learning activities and teaching methods | The taught part of course is delivered to the students by means of lectures, whereas the students practise the principles learned with exercises in the Computer Laboratories, under the supervision of the instructor. Lecture notes and presentations are available through the web for students to use in combination with the textbooks. |
| Assessment methods and criteria | |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Work placement(s) | NO |
