School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design
  • Unit Code

    ENM1102
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit introduces students to technical drawing and the use of two-dimensional computer-aided design tools. Students will progress from hand drawings which meet relevant Australian standards to the use of computer-aided design tools for engineering drawings. Although the emphasis is on mechanical drawings, an introduction to electrical drawings will also be provided.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply descriptive geometry for mechanical drawings.
  2. Apply standard methods of graphic communication for engineers.
  3. Produce basic three-dimensional models using CAD tools.
  4. Produce drawings by hand in accordance with the current Australian standards.
  5. Use CAD tools effectively to produce two-dimensional CAD drawings.

Unit Content

  1. An Introduction to Design Methodology Design considerations and processes Design optimisation using value analysis
  2. Computer-Aided Drawing: Introduction to CAD. Two-dimensional drawing tools. Files, views, grids, units and scale. Menus, text, and dimensioning. Layers, line styles, weights and colours. Tolerances. Hatching. Dimensions.
  3. Hand Drawing: Abbreviations, numbering and lettering, line types, and drawing sheet layouts. Geometrical constructions. Orthogonal, isometric, oblique projection. Hidden detail, sectional views, surface texture. Electrical diagrams. Dimensioning, screw threads, tolerances, linear fits. Working drawings. Basic descriptive geometry.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, laboratories (manual drawing and CAD) and sketching assignments.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Laboratory Work ^Multiple manual drawing tasks, cumulatively assessed.40%
AssignmentManual sketching task(s) as homework.10%
Laboratory Work ^Multiple CAD tasks, cumulatively assessed.50%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • ^ Boundy, A. W. (2012). Engineering drawing. (8th ed.). North Ryde, NSW: McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Ltd.
  • The Institution of Engineers Australia (1993). Engineering drawing handbook. Barton, ACT: Standards Australia International.

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design
  • Unit Code

    ENM1102
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit introduces students to technical drawing and the use of two-dimensional computer-aided design tools. Students will progress from hand drawings which meet relevant Australian standards to the use of computer-aided design tools for engineering drawings. Although the emphasis is on mechanical drawings, an introduction to electrical drawings will also be provided.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply descriptive geometry for mechanical drawings.
  2. Apply standard methods of graphic communication for engineers.
  3. Produce basic three-dimensional models using CAD tools.
  4. Produce drawings by hand in accordance with the current Australian standards.
  5. Use CAD tools effectively to produce two-dimensional CAD drawings.

Unit Content

  1. An Introduction to Design Methodology Design considerations and processes Design optimisation using value analysis
  2. Computer-Aided Drawing: Introduction to CAD. Two-dimensional drawing tools. Files, views, grids, units and scale. Menus, text, and dimensioning. Layers, line styles, weights and colours. Tolerances. Hatching. Dimensions.
  3. Hand Drawing: Abbreviations, numbering and lettering, line types, and drawing sheet layouts. Geometrical constructions. Orthogonal, isometric, oblique projection. Hidden detail, sectional views, surface texture. Electrical diagrams. Dimensioning, screw threads, tolerances, linear fits. Working drawings. Basic descriptive geometry.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, laboratories (manual drawing and CAD) and sketching assignments.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Laboratory Work ^Multiple manual drawing tasks, cumulatively assessed.40%
AssignmentManual sketching task(s) as homework.10%
Laboratory Work ^Multiple CAD tasks, cumulatively assessed.50%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • ^ Boundy, A. W. (2012). Engineering drawing. (8th ed.). North Ryde, NSW: McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Ltd.
  • The Institution of Engineers Australia (1993). Engineering drawing handbook. Barton, ACT: Standards Australia International.

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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