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Module Title	Design and CADD
Module Code	MM225
School	School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Online Module Resources
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 methods To 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.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Tutorial	36	No Description
Lecture	12	No Description
Independent Study	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%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Roger Toogood: 0, Pro/ENGINEER Tutorial Wildfire 2.0 Advanced, 1-58503-187-9

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BMED	B.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering
CAM	B.Eng. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ME	B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering
MWB	BSc Manufacturing Eng with Business

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