Information Package

Program of Mechanical Engineering (English)

ME454

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

Course Code
ME454
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Ability to carry out integrated design and to optimize engineering problems.
  2. Recognition of the importance of CAD in environmentally conscious, responsive and responsible engineering approach against global warming.
  3. Ability to identify, to formulate, and to solve engineering problems and the need.
  4. Ability and expertise in developing interactive computer programs and design algorithms.
  5. Ability to carry out real-time designs.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(ME106)
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionCAD/CAM software and hardware. Fundamental information on 2D and 3D computer graphics and theory. Problems solved by using CAD approach. CAM methods and tools. Usage of CAM modules and code formation.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1st Week Introduction to CAD, historical background, and phases of engineering design
2nd Week 2nd Week Design hierarchy and design data structure
3rd Week 3rd Week CAD hardware
4th Week 4th Week CAD in mechanical and thermal systems
5th Week 5th Week Numerical analysis
6th Week 6th Week Optimization methods
7th Week 7th Week Computer software and packages in CAD
8th Week 8th Week Person-machine interfaces
9th Week 9th Week Rules for modeling
10th Week 10th Week Fundamentals and principles of real-time and interactive design.
11th Week 11th Week Sample designs, CAD in environmental protection and energy savings
12th Week 12th Week CAD and optimization in heat transfer and energy fields
13th Week 13th Week CAD examples and optimization in sustainability and environment
14th Week 14th Week Graphics language, project evaluations
Recommended or Required ReadingAnand, Vera B., "Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling for Engineers",Wiley, 1993.
Newman, W. and Sproull, R.F., "Principles of Interactive Computer Graphics", McGraw-Hill, 1979.
Zeid, I., "CAD/CAM : Theory and Practice", McGraw-Hill, 1991
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 1 10
Project 1 15
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 14 1 14
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 14 1 14
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 1 7
Laboratory (including preparation) 7 1 7
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 2 4
Presentation (including preperation) 2 1 2
Project 1 20 20
Total Work Load142
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.73
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1 X X
K2
K3 X
K4
K5 X
K6
K7 X
K8 X X X
K9
K10 X
K11 X X X