Course Title: Advanced Computer Aided Design
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Advanced Computer Aided Design
Credit Points: 12.00
Course Coordinator: A/Prof. Yongmin Zhong
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 6018
Course Coordinator Email: yongmin.zhong@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Bundoora East Campus
Course Coordinator Availability: by email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses
Successful completion of Introduction to Engineering Design (OENG1250) or Equivalent.
Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.
For your information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage.
Course Description
This course focuses on advanced techniques and tools in computer aided design for mechanical engineering applications.
Through the topics addressing the impact of geometric modelling in engineering design and analysis, you will be building up techniques and theories as well as using advanced tools in solid and surface modelling for real-world engineering problems, strengthening the ability to execute comprehensive and professional engineering projects.
The interdisciplinary nature of geometric modelling and engineering design is addressed through the hands-on nature of the course work. The course material is structured to meet the needs of engineers in numerous engineering disciplines such as mechanical, aerospace, automotive and manufacturing engineering, as well as general users of computer aided design systems.
If you are enrolled in this course as a component of your Bachelor Honours Program, your overall mark will contribute to the calculation of the weighted average mark (WAM).
See the WAM information web page for more information.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes
This course is an option course so it is not required to contribute to the development of program learning outcomes (PLOs) though it may assist your achievement of several PLOs for the following programs:
BH070 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
BH078 Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours)
PLO1: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and knowledge of fundamental engineering and scientific theories, principles and concepts and apply advanced technical knowledge in specialist domain of engineering.
PLO2: Utilise mathematics and engineering fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to design engineering systems for complex engineering challenges.
PLO4: Apply systematic problem solving, design methods and information and project management to propose and implement creative and sustainable solutions with intellectual independence and cultural sensitivity.
PLO6: Develop and demonstrate the capacity for autonomy, agility and reflection of own learning, career and professional development and conduct.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe theories, methods and procedures for computer aided design and analysis.
- Apply advanced techniques and tools of geometrical modelling for engineering applications.
- Apply theories, methods and procedures for computer aided design and analysis.
- Execute professional CAD projects for engineering design applications in industrial practice.
Overview of Learning Activities
Learning in this course will be supported by activities including pre-recorded lectures, lectorials, hands-on tutorials, and learner directed work on assignments.
Assessments focus on the applications of computer aided design techniques and tools for mechanical engineering applications. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.
You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course Site.
Overview of Learning Resources
The essential material will be covered in lectures.
For specific details please refer to the course coordinator.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through Canvas and the RMIT Student website.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the RMIT Student website.
Overview of Assessment
Note: This course has no hurdle requirements.
Assessment Task 1: Project – Part Design
Weighting: 12%
This assessment task supports all CLOs.
Assessment Task 2: Project - Parametric Design
Weighting: 13%
This assessment task supports all CLOs.
Assessment Task 3: Project – Shape Design
Weighting: 25%
This assessment task supports all CLOs.
Assessment Task 4: Final Project
Weighting: 50%
This assessment supports all CLOs.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.