ANNEX 2

UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS
MODULE SPECIFICATION SHEET
1.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Academic Year:
Semester(s):

2015/2016
1&2

Title

Code

Engineering Graphics
&
Computer Aided Drafting

MECH
1009Y

Duration (hrs)

No of credits

Lectures:
60
Practicals:
60
Seminar(s):
Tutorials:
Others (Specify):
Total:
120

2.

PRE-REQUISITE(S)/PRE-REQUIREMENT(S)

3.

AIMS

The aim of this module is to provide students with a sound knowledge of the rules of technical/engineering drawing. It is expected that this will motivate them in using CAD software, e.g. AutoCAD 2014, as a tool for producing engineering drawings to the required standards. Appropriate
exercises will be proposed during practice hours.
The objectives are to:
introduce the basic concepts of engineering drawing in the design and manufacturing field;
present the basic knowledge and develop the students skills in engineering drawing using manual drawing tools and CAD software;
apprise students about the standards for engineering drawing;
promote the use of drawing techniques to represent objects graphically, machine parts individually and in assembly;
familiarize students with dimensioning, use of scales and other methods that allow describing
objects for the purpose of manufacturing;
develop students ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Students can also build an
understanding of 2D and 3D computer aided drafting with the requirements of good engineering
drawing practice and be able to apply them to their work.

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4.

OUTLINE SYLLABUS

Introduction to Drawing Office Practice, BS308/BS8888, etc; Geometrical constructions; Blending of

curves; Linkages, Locus, Ellipse, cycloid, epicycloid, etc; Introduction to development (Prisms, cylinders, etc); Orthographic Projection (systems of projection); Dimensioning and Tolerancing; Sections
and sectional views. Introduction to isometric projection; Standard Parts (Threading, Fasteners, etc);
Assembly Drawing. Further Isometric projection, True lengths & True Shapes, Further Development
& Interpenetration, Development of Truncated Parts & Transition pieces, Assembly & Working Drawings, Drawing analysis, Cams, Gearing & Gears, Piping Drawing, Welding representation, Limits, Fits
and Tolerances - BS 4500, Geometrical Tolerancing, Freehand sketching & Perspective Drawing.

5.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing this module, students should be able to use manual drawing tools as well as CAD
software to produce engineering drawings. The aim and objectives mentioned at section 3 should be
achieved.

6.

COORDINATORS
Programme
Coordinator

Name
Department
Building
Room Number
Phone No.
E-mail address
Consultation Time

7.

Area Coordinator
(if applicable)

Module Coordinator

DR. K. AMIC
Mechanical & Production
Engg.
Prof. Sir Edouard Lim Fat
Engg. Tower

DR. K. AMIC
Mechanical & Production Engg.
Prof. Sir Edouard Lim Fat
Engg. Tower

k.amic@uom.ac.mu

k.amic@uom.ac.mu

LECTURER(S)

Name
Department
Building
Room Number
Phone No.
E-mail address
Contact Hours
Consultation Time
Contact Address
(For P/T)

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K. AMIC
Mechanical & Production Engg.
Prof. Sir Edouard Lim Fat Engg. Tower
403-7844
k.amic@uom.ac.mu
120
Appointment

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8.

VENUE AND HOURS/WEEK

Thursday: 14.30 16.30, Room 4.1 (Engineering Tower)
Friday: 09.00 11.00, Room 4.1 (Engineering Tower)

Hours/week: 2 hrs of lecture + 2 hrs of practical

All lectures/practicals will be held in the Professor Sir Edouard Lim Fat Engineering Tower (Room
4.1), as per the above schedule.
Practical sessions involving utilisation of CAD software will be held in the CAD-CAM lab (Ground floor
Textile Building).

9.

MODULE MAP

Semester 1:
Wk(s)
1
2

3-4

5
6
7

8
9
10-11
12
13-14
15

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Lecture Title(s)

L, P, S, V,
T, Test

Introduction to Engineering Graphics / Using Drawing

Tools: Preparation & use of tools
Drawing Standards: BS308 & BS8888. Geometric Constructions
Geometric Constructions: Applied Geometry (Scales, Bisection of a line / angle, to draw inscribed / circumscribed circle in a triangle, Methods for drawing hexagon
/ octagon / regular polygon). Applied Geometry (Tangency, The blending of lines and curves)
Development of Prisms (square / hexagonal), Cylinders
(cylinder, cylinder with oblique top)
Pyramids (pyramid / Frustum of square pyramid / oblique
hexagonal pyramid), Cones (Cone / Frustum of a cone /
Frustum of cone cut obliquely / Oblique cone)
Loci of Mechanisms: method of drawing an ellipse,
trammels, some other problems in loci
Orthographic Projection: Object Representation, Multi
view Projection / Glass box Concept / Orthographic projection of point, line, plane, surface and object / Line
Convention
TEST
Orthographic Writing: Views Selection / Alignment of
views. Orthographic writing steps / Basic dimensioning /
Tangency and intersections
Sections (Introduction / Terminologies & Common Practices / Kind of Sections / Views / Dimensioning)
Pictorial Sketching: Freehand Sketching / Pictorial projections, Axonometric & Oblique; Isometric & Oblique
sketches
Assembly Drawing & Standard Parts: Threads / Fasteners
/ Brackets / Drills

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L+T

L+T

L+T
L+T
L+T

L+T
Test
L+T
L+T
L+T
L+T

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Semester 2:
Wk(s)
16-17
18

19
20

21-22

23
24
25
26
27-28
29
30

Lecture Title(s)

L, P, S, V,
T, Test

Assembly Drawing & Standard Parts: Threads / Fasteners

/ Brackets / Drills
Introduction to AutoCAD 2014: The X-Y Coordinate system / Angular Measurement / Entering points in AutoCAD / AutoCAD Basics / Terminologies
Draw Commands: Use of Line / Circle / Erase / Print / Undo / Rectangle / Multiline / Extend / Offset / Trim / Introduction to Object Snaps
Review and Practice of accurate input. Creating Selection
Sets
Modifying Drawings: Move / copy / stretch / mirror / rotate / fillet / chamfer / array / Layer / Text / Dimensioning
/ Scaling / Direct Distance Entry / Polar Tracking / Object
Snap Tracking / Dynamic Input / Object Properties
Formatting Objects: Formatting Text / Creating Text / Editing Text / Zoom /Pan
Polylines: Creating and editing drawings / Revclouds
Linetypes / Linetype Scale / Lineweights
Layouts: Creating layouts / Printing via layouts / Templates Files / Creating templates
Tutorial
TEST (AutoCAD)
Revision, Tutorial, Q&A

L+T
L+T

L+T
L+T

L+T

L+T
L+T
L+T
L+T
L+T
Test
L+T

Abbreviations: L: Lectures, P: Practicals, T: Tutorials, V: Visits, S: Seminars

NB.: Modifications may be brought to the order of lecture presentation.

10.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS/JOURNALS/WEBSITES
Simmons C. H., Maguire D. E.,
Manual of Engineering Drawing, 2nd Edition, Elsevier, 2004
Yardwood A.,
Introduction to AutoCAD 2008-2D and 3D Design, 2007, Elsevier, 2007
Bertoline-Wiebe,
Fundamentals of Graphics Communication, 5th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2007
Morling K.,
Geometric and Engineering Drawing, 3rd Edition, Elsevier, 2010

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11.

ESSAY(S) / ASSIGNMENT(S) / PRACTICAL(S)

Title

Last Submission
Date

Maximum Marks

12.

ASSESSMENT

(i)

Written Examination
Paper Structure
Sections (if any)
Multiple Choice Questions
Exams date:
Weighting (%):
50
Total Marks:
100

(ii)

No. of questions to be answered:

Compulsory Questions (if any):
Paper Duration:
3 hours
Pass Marks:

1
1

40

Continuous Assessment
Weighting (%)
Assignment(s):
Practical(s):
Seminar(s):
Test(s):
Total Marks:

13.

20 (manual drawing)
80 (AutoCAD)
100

OTHER INFORMATION

Students are responsible for knowing the material as it is covered.

Assessment will be based on the content specified in the module specification sheet, but may also
include any additional material that has been covered during lectures, practical sessions and seminars (whenever applicable).
Class attendance is highly recommended1.
Manual drawings are to be produced on A3-sized paper.

Students are advised to take cognizance of university regulations regarding attendance.

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The following list provides an overview of the different aspects upon which the assessment will be
based2:
Manual drawing
General layout and presentation of the drawing
o Border lines & title block
o Cleanliness of drawing
o Layout of views (balancing of drawing, spacing)
Drawing (blending of lines, type of lines, line thickness and weight)
Dimensioning
Construction lines (when required)
Information about drawing (title of drawing or name of part, projection symbol, dimension,
scale)
Drawing (with correct layout of views: 1st angle v/s 3rd angle)
Hidden lines/features
AutoCAD
Layout (use of paper space, title block, title block information, SCALE used)
Centre lines
Sectioning (hatching...) if any
Use of layers (layer names, colours, line type)
General layout and presentation of the drawing (border lines & title block space)
Blending of lines
Dimensioning
Construction lines (when required)

Note that additional items may be considered for the assessment process.

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