PHYS6035: Graphics & Engineering Design
Title:
Graphics & Engineering Design APPROVED
Long Title:
Graphics & Engineering Design
Module Code: PHYS6035
Credits:
5
NFQ Level:
Fundamental
Field of Study:
Physics
Valid From:
Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 )
Module Delivered
in
no programmes
Module
Coordinator:
GUILLAUME HUYET
Module Author:
Module
Description:
This module introduces industry conventions and international standards used in
engineering drawing for measurement and control applications.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1
Convey engineering requirements for measurement and control applications graphically
LO2
Demonstrate a knowledge of international drawing standards.
LO3
Produce engineering drawings following technical drawing procedures.
LO4
Read and interpret circuit, wiring and topographical diagrams for electrical and control
applications.
LO5
Draw circuit, wiring and topographical diagrams for electrical and control applications.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module.
You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have
considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior
learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules)
which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this
module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this
module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You
may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
Co-requisites
No Co Requisites listed
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PHYS6035: Graphics & Engineering Design
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Drawing Standards
Inrtroduction to BS308, ISO Drawing Standards and ISA Standards for piping and instrument diagrams
(P&IDs).
Introduction to CAD
Introduction to CAD packages. 2D and 3D drawing in AUTOCAD.
CAD Drawing Exercises
Saving and opening drawings. Using drawing aids. Object drawing. Object modification. Polylines and
splines, Array, Wblocks and blocks, attributes, external references. Changing properties. Production and
editing of simple geometric shapes, introduction to orthographic projection, production and editing of
orthographic drawings of simple engineering components in first and third angle projection, isometric
drawing. Production and editing of P&ID drawings. Production and editing of simple models using 3D solid
modelling. Introduction to Paperspace and Printing/Plotting of different views of a 3D model.
Electrical Drawings
Drawings and diagrams as a technical language. National and international industry standards. The role of
drawings in safety and quality. Electrical circuit and electrical wiring diagrams: purposes and formats,
standards, graphical symbols, reference designations applicaable, recommendations for orientation and
layout. Understanding the relationship between ciruit diagrams and wiring diagrams. Cable and terminal
details. Interpretation and production of a selection of circuit diagrams and wiring diagrams for power and
control applications. Topographical diagrams: purpose and format, standards, the importance of scale.
Relationship with other diagrams. Interpretation and production of a selection of topographical diagrams
for power and control applications.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Course Work
100.00%
Course Work
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome
addressed
% of
total
Assessment
Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Practical Skills
1,2,3,4,5
70.0
Every Week
Short Answer Questions
Written Assessment
2
10.0
Week 7
Short Answer Questions
Written Assessment
1,2,4,5
20.0
Sem End
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written
examination.
The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
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PHYS6035: Graphics & Engineering Design
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type
Workload Description
Hours Frequency Average
Weekly
Learner
Workload
Lab
CAD laboratory
4.0 Every
Week
4.00
Independent & Directed
Learning (Non-contact)
No Description
3.0 Every
Week
3.00
Total Hours
7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload
7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours
4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type
Workload Description
Lab
CAD laboratory
3.0 Every
Week
3.00
Tutorial
No Description
1.0 Every
Week
1.00
Independent & Directed
Learning (Non-contact)
No Description
3.0 Every
Week
3.00
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Hours Frequency Average
Weekly
Learner
Workload
Total Hours
7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload
7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours
4.00
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
T M Schumaker et al. 2004, AUTOCAD and it Applications: Basics, Goodheart-Wilcox Co. [ISBN:
1590702891]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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