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Undergraduate Course: Computer Aided Engineering 3 (MECE09012)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Engineering CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaMechanical Other subject areaNone
Course website http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/teaching/mech/ Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe course aims to develop an understanding of the techniques used in Computer Aided Design and Manufacture. This is undertaken through both industry-based CAD/CAM exercises and an introduction to the technologies involved in the research and development of CAD/CAM systems.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLaboratory1-11 09:00 - 12:00
King's BuildingsLaboratory1-11 09:00 - 12:00
First Class Week 1, Monday, 09:00 - 12:00, Zone: King's Buildings. TLF, Fleeming Jenkin Building
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, the students should be able to
1. Choose between appropriate 3D modelling methods for different classes of application.
2. Be able to write pseudocode versions of basic solid (BRep) and surface (NURBS) modellers.
3. Discuss some of the most common geometric algorithms in current use in the context of their engineering applications
4. Model typical engineering assemblies in 3D
5. Model complex surfaces
6. Perform engineering analysis using the finite element method on modelled components
7. Generate NC code to facilitate the manufacture of designed components
Assessment Information
Assignment 100%
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
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Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Frank Mill
Tel: (0131 6)50 5673
Email: Frank.Mill@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Kathryn Nicol
Tel: (0131 6)50 5687
Email: kathryn.nicol@ed.ac.uk
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