Unit Code:	CIV1CAD
Unit Short Title:	ENGINEERING CAD
Credit Points:	15.0
Unit Description:	In this unit, students study the fundamentals of computer-aided drawing with AutoCAD software; and the principles of 2-D and 3-D CAD. Topics covered include drawing as a communication tool; dimensioning principles; layers; sectioning; hatching; scale; detailing; arrays; sheet layout; borders and title block. Students also study model space; paper space and viewports; material lists and member schedules; site plane; intersection of solids; development of surfaces; digitising of information; introduction to 3D modelling; wire frame modelling; limitations and applications; and UCS and dynamic views.
Prerequisites:	Nil
Class Requirements:	one 1-hour lecture, 3 hours of supervised practical work and two 2-hours of unsupervised practical work per week.
Work Experience Indicator:	Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
one 1-hour test	20
ten drawings (each drawing being equivalent to 350 words)	80

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed	Technical Drawing for Students	SAA HB1, (1994).
Prescribed	Beginning AutoCAD R14	McFarlane, Bob	(1998) Arnold

Unit Streams:

Teaching Period	Unit Class	Location
2   27-JUL-09   30-OCT-09	Day	BENDIGO

Unit Coordinators:

Title	First Name	Last Name	Location	Primary Coordinator
Dr	Daniela	Ionescu	BENDIGO	Y