Undergraduate Course: Computer Aided Engineering 3 (MECE09029)
Course Outline
| School | School of Engineering |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | The 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. |
| Course description |
Not entered
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2014/15, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 30,
Formative Assessment Hours 1,
Summative Assessment Hours 10,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
57 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Coursework 100% |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course a student will be able to:
- create computer models of 3D mechanical objects with a variety of geometry types
- appreciate how 3D models work and critically assess the different types
- understand the mathematical concepts behind typical 3D curves and surfaces
- create complex 3D surface models of parts
- outline the history of CAD development
- develop assemblies of typical 3D mechanical products
- understand the significance of assembly models to the wider organisation
- develop kinematics and fly through animations of 3D assemblies and parts
- make photorealistic rendered images of 3D assemblies and parts
- create objects suitable for finite element modelling and carry out a thermal/stress/modal analysis
- understand the major practical considerations in using integrated FE analysis techniques and how these relate to analytical methods
- understand basic approaches to part optimisation and be able to perform an optimisation study
- produce high quality documentation in the form of drawings, bills of materials, part lists and advanced 3D illustrations
- understand the complexities of interoperability and employ strategies to solve problems
- further understand the complexities of the design process
- appreciate the need to manage product design information
Participants will also learn the following transferable skills:
- Ability to use commercial 3D CAD system to produce complex 3D models
- Production of high quality documentation of engineering products
- Carry out basic thermal/stress/modal analysis of mechanical products.
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Frank Mill
Tel: (0131 6)50 5673
Email: Frank.Mill@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Lynn Hughieson
Tel: (0131 6)50 5687
Email: Lynn.Hughieson@ed.ac.uk |
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