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Undergraduate Course: Computer Aided Engineering 3 (MECE09029)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Engineering CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryThe 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 Wk2 Introduction and Parametric Modelling
Wk3 Assembly Modelling
Wk4 Finite Element Analysis
Wk5 Drafting
Wk6 Curves
Wk7 Surfaces
Wk8 Direct Modelling
Wk9 Standard Parts
Wk10 ExplodeRenderAnimate
Wk11 Revision Exercise
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
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. create computer models of 3D mechanical objects with a variety of geometry types and model typical engineering assemblies.
  2. understand the significance of assembly models to the wider organisation.
  3. make photorealistic rendered images of 3D assemblies and parts.
  4. carry out stress/modal analyses and understand the major practical considerations in using integrated FE analysis techniques and how these relate to analytical methods.
  5. produce high quality documentation in the form of drawings, bills of materials, part lists and advanced 3D illustrations.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Course URL https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9915086/CAE3/index.htm
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsComputer Aided Design,CAD
Contacts
Course organiserDr Frank Mill
Tel: (0131 6)50 5673
Email: Frank.Mill@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Lynn Hughieson
Tel: (0131 6)50 5687
Email: Lynn.Hughieson@ed.ac.uk
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