ECTS
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Course code: IISS10612o17Semester: 2017/2018 summer
Name: Computer Aided Design
Major: Environmental Engineering
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 2
ECTS points: 6
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 45 / 0
Lecturer: dr inż. Wiesław Fiałkiewicz
Language of instruction: Polish / English
The course taught in English if the group has ≥6 students. The course taught in Polish with a possibility of support in English if the group has <6 students
Learning outcomes: Student knows basics of a programing language, has knowledge of creating and viewing graphical documentation using CAD software. Skills Student can use selected software to support designing including CAD software.
Competences: Able to work independently and in a team to work on the specific task.
Prerequisites: algebra, information technology, technical drawing and descriptive geometry
Course content: Introduction to programming language Python in order to perform basic engineering computations. Practical application of AutoCAD software to viewing, creating and modifying engineering drawings, designing in the field of environmental engineering, creating three dimensional models, making visualisations and printing. Concept of algorithm. Simple and structural instructions. Data types. Functions and procedures. Using Python language for computations, data format conversions and graphical presentation of results. Interaction of the program with application environment. Application of AutoCAD software to drafting of 2D drawings: units, coordinates, drawing limits, model space and paper space, vector objects, drawing with precision, creating and modifying objects, layers, styles, blocks, text, dimensioning, external references and plot drawing to scale. Modelling in three dimensional (3D) space: creating solid, surface and frame models, modifying 3D objects, creating cross sections and standard views, rendering and printing of 3D drawings.
Recommended literature: Think Python First Edition, by Allen B. Downey http://greenteapress.com/wp/think-python Dive into Pyhton, by Mark Pilgrim http://www.diveintopython.net Wirth N.: Systematic Programming: An Introduction AutoCAD 2017 For Beginners by CADFolks AutoCAD 2017 3D Modeling by Munir Hamad http://www.autodesk.com/education - free software for students http://au.autodesk.com/au-online/classes-on-demand/autocad - free online classes and tutorials
Assessment methods: Tests on programing, written exam on CAD Skills Project on programing, practical tests on using CAD software The final score consist of score from classes (60%) and lecture (40%).
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