Basics of CAD (2 cr)
Code: TSAA0500-3016
General information
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Face-to-face, 50 % Online learning
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Veli-Matti Häkkinen
- Vesa Hytönen
Groups
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TAR23S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Automation and Robotics
- 15.11.2023 15:00 - 16:30, Basics of CAD TSAA0500-3016
- 24.11.2023 14:30 - 16:00, Basics of CAD (Examination - option 2)
- 01.12.2023 10:00 - 11:30, Basics of CAD (Examination - option 3)
Objective
You will learn how to create simple documents using CAD software and you will understand technical documentation practices. The skills learned in this course will be needed later in other professional courses.
EUR-ACE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
You will become familiar working in a CAD environment and you understand good and effective practices of drafting technical documents.
EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can use engineering software to produce technical documents effectively.
Content
Basics of CAD drawing
Basics of CAD editing
Technical documentation practices e.g. revisioning
Layers and reference drawings
Plotting and layouts
CAD blocks
CAD programming
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Shrock, Cheryl R.; Heather, Steve, 2019. Beginning AutoCAD® 2020 - Exercise Workbook. E-book. Industrial Press. Referred 28.04.2021.
https://app.knovel.com/web/toc.v/cid:kpBACADE11/viewerType:toc//root_slug:viewerType%3Atoc/url_slug:root_slug%3Abeginning-autocad-2020?kpromoter=federation
Teaching methods
The author has to solve different kinds of problems related to production of the CAD documents. You constantly have to make decisions about the details of the work. Therefore, problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently fulfilled and returned learning tasks. The completion of learning tasks is guided by video instructions and during the contact lessons.
Exam schedules
Examination (autumn 2023 - on campus)
Resit 1 (autumn 2023 - on campus)
Resit 2 (autumn 2023 - on campus)
Student workload
Total study work 54 hours.
Further information
Self-assessments are mainly done through the learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the learning tasks and the skills demonstrated in the exam.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
To pass this course you must demonstrate that you master the basic CAD drawing skills at a level required by your studies and working life. You have basic knowledge of CAD drawing and editing. You can take advantage of different layers and layout structures. You are able to create and edit blocks with attribute texts.
Qualifications
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