Module Title COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN

Module Code 4ME501 Pre-requisite None

Date of Approval MARCH 2012

Module Level 4

Credit value 20

Total Number of 200

Learning Hours
Key Words Engineering Drawings, Sectioning, Orthographic views,
(10 words Print Scale, Tolerances, 3D Modelling
maximum)
Module Delivery Online/Distance Blended/Face to Work-based
face learning
Mode (Please tick
as appropriate) √

Module This module provides you with an introduction to the skills and
Description knowledge required to use appropriate computer software as
(200 words max) an aid to design for the engineering industry. The difference in
approach between manual and computer aided design (CAD)
is explained. The production of two/three dimensional drawings
to introduce basic system commands is investigated.

This module concentrates on CAD using software for the

production of two dimensional models of engineering
components and assemblies. Industry standard layer
convention and libraries of standard symbols along with
system procedures and functions are used to speed up the
drawing process.

The three dimensional model is utilised to produce elevations,

perspective various views and 3D models. Text insertion and
automatic dimensioning to a drawing are investigated.

Module Learning On successful completion of the module, students will be able

Outcomes to:

1. Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to save, retrieve

and printout to scale a drawing file using industry standard
CAD software.
2. Use industry standard CAD software to produce
dimensioned component drawings.
3. Demonstrate the knowledge ability to utilise the CAD
system’s commands to produce an assembly drawing and
 3D models of an engineering product.

Module Content CAD software: Access CAD software: loading mechanical

option, loading or creating new drawing, saving drawing to
appropriate folder/directory, system preferences, drawing
scales, drawing sheet size, borders, title block. View drawing
using available techniques, zoom and pan commands, plot
command, print preview, changing print area, orientation and
scale, help system.

Produce component drawings: application of dedicated CAD

software: CAD drawing and existing commands, mechanical
option, construct, modify, and editing commands. Inserting 2D
symbols, layer convention and controls, level commands,
status, set level, level copy, level move, freeze and thaw, text
and dimensioning commands, editing text and dimensions.

Produce an assembly drawing of an engineering product:

produce assembly drawings using model and paper space:
orthographic views, plan view, perspective view, sections, and
auxiliary views.

Introduction to 3D Computer Aided Design: Parametric

aspects from 2D parametric profiling to 3D parametric
modelling. Application of dedicated 3D CAD software: 3D CAD
drawings and Assembly.

Module Learning Learning & Teaching Methods

and Teaching The module will be delivered through lectures and laboratories.
Methods
Lectures 12 hours
Tutorial / Practical (Group) 24 hours
Guided Independent Study 164 hours
Total 200 hours

Activity Type Percentage Category

Scheduled learning
18% 1
and teaching activities
Guided independent
82% 2
study
Placement/study
0% 3
abroad

Total 100%

The Category 1 activities are a 50/50 mix of taught lectures

and supervised tutorials. The lectures are used to deliver
theory and knowledge, and the tutorials are used for interactive
discussion and enhancement of taught material.

Module Formative assessment (0%)

Assessment Development of an orthographic projection drawing to apply
Method theoretical knowledge in preparation for summative
assessment with individual student feedback.

Summative Assessment (100%)

CW1: 100% weighting: Learning outcome 1, 2 and 3.
Students are required to produce industry standard component
engineering drawings with a 3D model using appropriate CAD
packages.

Reading list • Simmons, C. and Dennis E. (2009) Manual of engineering

drawing. Burlington: Elsevier, 3rd ed. ISBN: 0080943624,
9780080943626
• Goetsch, D. (2008) Technical drawing and engineering
communication. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar
Learning 6th ed. ISBN: 1435483405, 9781435483408
• Maguire, Dennis E. (1998) Engineering drawing from first
principles: using AutoCAD. London: Arnold 1998. ISBN:
0340691980, 0470323655, 9780340691984,
9780470323656
• Ostrowsky, O (1989) Engineering drawing: with CAD
applications. London: Edward Arnold. ISBN: 0340504110,
9780340504116
• AutoCAD textbooks appropriate to the current software
release:
• Onstott, S Autocad 2012 & Autocad LT 2012 essentials
• Finkelstien, E Autocad 2012 & Autocad LT 2012 bible