Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN | ||||||
Course Unit Code | AMEG202 | ||||||
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Number of ECTS credits allocated | 5 | ||||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||
Prerequisites | AMEG103 | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||
Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||
Course Contents | � Files and databases: CAD systems and Neutral File Standards (IGES, STEP, DXF), Basic principles of CAD systems, The Design File and Element Creation
� Designing principles and engineering rules: Mechanical drawings, Geometry and Line generation, Planes and coordinates, Projections, Points and lines, Line segments, Curves
� AutoCAD and SolidWorks usage: File Creation, Attaching Menus, Design File Concepts, The AutoCAD Screen, Activating Drawing Commands, The Main Palette, Window Controls, Symbology and Toolbars
� Plotting Manager: Dimensioning placement, Miscellaneous dimensioning, Linear dimensioning, Angular Dimensioning, Radial dimensioning, Plotting, Other AutoCAD and SolidWorks manager utilities
� Mechanical parts creation - 2D: Creation and designing of mechanical part and elements in 2D dimension
� Mechanical parts creation - 3D: Definition of 3D Surfaces using the CAD systems, Construction of mechanical parts in 3D dimension, Sections and views
� Assembly drawings: Drawing and construction of assembled mechanical parts, Searching for new techniques and methods for the designing of complicated mechanical parts
� Laboratory work: Use of CAD software at computer laboratory.
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | This subject is based mostly on practical sessions and lectures.
Student evaluation is based on assignments, mini practical projects, labour projects, tests and final exam.
Illustration of the CAD techniques is based on the AutoCAD software.
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Language of instruction | English | ||||||
Work placement(s) | NO |