| Module Title: | CAD and IT |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Lectures
Practicals
Private study
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| Module Aim: |
The aims of the module are to;
(1) Teach the students how to produce construction drawings using computer software
(2) To introduce students to information and communication technology
(3) To develop and improve written communication. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
produce considered drawings from given studio briefs. |
| LO2 |
to create, edit and print a variety of technical drawings using a CAD system |
| LO3 |
to describe the main features of a computer system and the use of computer software as engineering and communication tools and to communicate effectively in a modern technical environment |
| LO4 |
to create, edit and print a variety of word processing, database and spreadsheet documents and to prepare a PowerPoint slide presentation & to search the Internet and extract relevant data. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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(1) Computer Aided Drafting (20 hours lectures, 40 hours practicals)
(a) Introduction to basic CAD concepts using AutoCAD.
(b) Basic editing and drawing commands.
(c) Enhancing CAD drawings with text, symbols and blocks.
(d) Transferring data using the Design Centre.
(e) Using Paper Space to print a variety of drawing layouts.
(f) Adding and editing dimensions with different dimensioning styles
(g) Studio Projects
Students are given studio briefs and sketch designs and are required to produce considered drawings under the direction of a studio master.
Plan, Section and Elevation of small single storey domestic dwelling.
Section through foundations, external wall and roof.
Plan, Section and Elevations of 2 Storey house.
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(5) Communication Skills (8 hours lectures, 12 hours practicals)
(a) Elements of communication.
(b) Oral communication (interviews, meetings, verbal reporting).
(c) Written communication (letters, memos, reports and graphical presentations)
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(6) Computers (2 hours lectures, 2 hours practicals)
(a) Overview of the main components in a computer system.
(b) Understanding a computer specification.
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(7) Document Production (8 hours lectures, 22 hours practicals)
(a) Introduction to word processing, spreadsheet and database concepts and slide presentation using Microsoft Applications.
(b) Creation of tables and charts with simple function control.
(c) Importing graphics, digital data and clip art into Microsoft applications.
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(8) The Internet (2 hours lectures, 4 hours practicals)
(a) The World Wide Web, URLs, Links and Web browsers.
(b) Finding information on the Web. Email and Referencing
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 15.00% |
| Project | 50.00% |
| Practical | 35.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Other |
No Description |
1,2,3,4 |
15.00 |
n/a |
| Project |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
No Description |
1,2,3,4 |
50.00 |
Sem 1 End |
| Practical |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
No Description |
1,2,3,4 |
35.00 |
Sem 1 End |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
30 Weeks per Stage |
1.33 |
| Practicals |
30 Weeks per Stage |
2.67 |
| Estimated Learner Hours |
30 Weeks per Stage |
1.50 |
| Total Hours |
165.00 |
Module Delivered In
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