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School of Engineering and Informatics (for staff and students)

Computer Aided Design (888H1)

Computer Aided Design

Module 888H1

Module details for 2024/25.

0 credits

FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)

Module Outline

This intensive zero credit module will give you the fundamental skills and knowledge to use computer aided design (CAD) tools as an engineer. You will learn to create sketches, components and whole assemblies to visualize your ideas and designs on a computer. Basics of motion analysis will also be covered in this module, helping you to investigate how your conceptual robot designs operate in 3-dimensional space. You will also learn how to create technical drawings for your designs, and you will understand and be able to apply basic tolerances in your drawings correctly. This module culminates in a rapid prototyping exercise, where you will design and manufacture a functioning machine using common rapid prototyping techniques – such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines. With this exercise, you will understand important limitations and weaknesses of CAD, when it is applied to designing physical components and machines.

Module learning outcomes

Use CAD Tools to Create 2D/3D Sketches, Parts, and Assemblies

Understand the Basics of Technical Drawings and Tolerances

Create Simple Motion Analysis Simulations Using CAD Tools

Create a Physical Prototype using CAD and understand weaknesses of CAD

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
Group PresentationT1 Week 4 (45 minutes)30.00%
ReportT1 Week 4 70.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterLecture1 hour11000000000
Autumn SemesterLaboratory2 hours11110000000
Autumn SemesterWorkshop1 hour00100000000
Autumn SemesterSeminar2 hours00010000000

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

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