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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Design and CADD
Module Code	MM225
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Abdul Olabi Semester 2: Abdul Olabi Autumn: Abdul Olabi
Module Teacher	Abdul Olabi
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To provide an introduction to the design process and the use of different design methodsTo introduce students to computer aided drafting.To develop students skills in the use of computer aided drawing for the production of 3-D design (6 weeks) and then 2-D mechanical drawings (6 weeks), using a complex and standard components.To engender an appreciation in the student of the importance of CADD to engineering product design and development.

Learning Outcomes

1. Associate the different elements in the design process and the use of different design methods.
2. Distinguish the range and application of various design elements available to the Engineer.
3. Formulate solutions to design problems.
4. Construct 3d model.
5. Construct 2d drawing.
6. Produce final CAD drawings with appropriate dimension, tolerance and surface finish.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	36	No Description
Lecture	12	No Description
Independent learning	77	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Lecture and Project work.
There will be a lecture and design project using 2d and 3d CAD concept.

The design process.
phases of design, needs analysis, solution generation, analysis and evaluation.

Projects, teamwork and ethics.
Projects based on teamwork, ethical issues related to design and CAD will be discussed.

Testing and analysis.
Problem solving and decision making.

problem-solving process, creativity, brainstorming, decision matrix, morphological analysis.
Geometric tolerancing and dimensioning / limits and fits / surface finish.

Standards (BS / ISO).
Setting-up drawings.

Creating templates.
Orthographic, auxiliary and Isometric views.

Layers / Colours / Line Type.
Co-ordinate reference systems.

Editing methods / Drawing Display control.
Geometric construction and modification.

Using blocks, Attributes and X-Refs.
Dimensioning, tolerancing and surface finish definition.

View layout.
Working in three dimensional space.

Creating 3-D images, Parametric Solid modelling".
After creating 3d design, students will learn how to create 2d drawings.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Computerised test/exam	Test 1	15%	Week 6
Computerised test/exam	Test 2	35%	Week 12
Essay	Session Assessment	10%	Every Week
Project	Design Project and Presentation	40%	Week 12

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List