NG1S217 - Engineering Computing Applications 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 6
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S217 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Engineering Computing Applications | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | David Dawkins | ||
| Module Team: | Vishagen Ramasamy, Mohamed Mohamed, Olusanjo Fadiya, Alexandre Oleon, Sarah Moses, Meinwen Taylor, Christian Hall | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100190 - mechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 6 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The aim of this module is introduce students to the use of computer applications in engineering through programming and computer aided design
Content Summary
Why do engineers need to program
Programming Language
Expressions
Conditional Statements
Repeating Actions with Loops
Storing Multiple Values in Lists
Analysing Data from Multiple Files
Making Choices
Creating Functions
Errors and Exceptions
Defensive Programming
Debugging
Command-Line Programs
CAD
Introduction to Solid Modelling
Sketches
Relations
Dimensioning
Editing
Use of 3D solid models to produce 2D technical drawings
Technical Drawing Standards
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 26 |
| Tutorial | 26 |
| Independent Study | 78 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To write computer code to simulate or solve engineering problems. |
| LO2 | To produce 2D technical drawings from 3D solid models |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Group Presentation | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | A portfolio of 3D models and 2D technical drawings | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |