Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus lies on the following competence:

Profession specific competence in modelling.

Education for sustainable development goals:
4. Quality Education - Ensure inclusive and equitable education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this study unit:

You can understand engineering drawing standards and practices (Knowledge)

You have knowledge of 1st angle and 3rd angle projections (Knowledge)
You understand true length lines in the creation of developments (Knowledge)
You can produce 2D orthographic projections and plans using AutoCAD software (Skills)

Course contents

Course content:

Introduction to drawing and Orthographic projection
AutoCAD set-up and commands
Editing entities in AutoCAD
Isometric and Oblique drawings
Sectional Views
Auxiliary Views
Dimensions and title blocks in AutoCAD
True Length Lines and Developments

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None. Students who have already passed the course in a previous year can not retake the course.

Previous course names

Technical Drawing and CAD (2020)

Additional information

No compulsory attendance of lectures (although recommended). AutoCAD will be used for demonstration.

For home software:
https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/autocad External link

https://famnen.arcada.fi/lab/software.php External link

Recommended or required reading

"Technical Drawing with Engineering Graphics", Frederick E. Giesecke.

"Machine Drawing", Narayana, K.L; Kannaiah,P.

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Study activities

  • Lectures - 15 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 20 hours
  • Practical exercises - 50 hours
  • Individual studies - 30 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 20 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Multiform education

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

20% - Individual Assignment 1 - Orthographic Projection, Compulsory

Final Exam/Re-exam (80%) - A mark of at least 40/80 is needed.

Teacher

  • Anukka Harri
  • Vihtonen Mathew

Examiner

Vihtonen Mathew

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

Until date 2023-11-26

The timetable of the course

Refer to itslearning for detailed weekly schedule under "plans" tabs.

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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