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Course syllabus - Applied CAD

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

MTA103

Valid from

Autumn semester 2023

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements)

Main area(s)

Product and Process Development

Organisation

School of Innovation, Design and Engineering

Ratified

2023-01-19

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2023-11-17
    • Latest update: 2025-05-27

    Taavola, Karl

    Ritteknik 2000.: Faktabok

    ISBN: 978-91-88816-21-4

    LIBRIS-ID: 11450093

    4. uppl., utökad och uppdaterad, Ludvika, Athena lär, 272 s.

    Mandatory

    Other materials

    Kurskompendier för SolidWorks tillhandahålles i digital form

    Akademin för innovation, design och teknik,

Objectives

The aim of the course is to obtain knowledge and skills in 3D-modelling, in connection with manufacturing and technical drawings. Preparation for manufacturing in the form of 3D models and 2D-drawings, presented digitally and on paper. Producing physical models with the aid of 3d models and Rapid Prototyping machines.

Learning outcomes

After completed course the student should be able to

  1. apply a modern Cad software to individually create solid models, assemblies and technical drawings
  2. describe the foundations in technical drawings
  3. applying rules and standards to individually produce technical drawings, in the area of machine design
  4. apply Rapid Prototyping for producing physical models

Course content

Cad software for creating solid models, assemblies and technical drawings.
Rules and standards for creating technical drawings.
Rapid Prototyping for the manufacture of physical models.

Specific requirements

Basic eligibility and Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 4 or Mathematics E

Examination

Assignment (INL1), 2.5 credits, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G) (examines learning otucomes 1-3)
Assignment (INL2), 2 credits, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G) (examines learning otucomes 4)
Examination (TEN1), 3 credits, marks U, 3, 4 or 5 (examines learning otucomes 1-3)

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3)

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

This course overlaps 7,5 credits with MTA102 CAD in the Context of Robotics and 5,5 credits with each of the courses PPU107 CAD, introductory course, KPP011 IT in Design Engineering, KMT105 Engineering drawing and CAD, and MTA101 Engineering drawing and CAD distance course.