Module Details

Module Code: PHYS6035
Title: CAD for Instrumentation
Long Title: CAD for Instrumentation
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4411 - Physics
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces industry conventions and international standards used in engineering drawing for measurement and control applications.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Convey engineering requirements for measurement and control applications graphically
LO2 Demonstrate a knowledge of international drawing standards.
LO3 Produce engineering drawings following technical drawing procedures.
LO4 Read and interpret circuit, wiring and topographical diagrams for electrical and control applications.
LO5 Draw circuit, wiring and topographical diagrams for electrical and control applications.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Drawing Standards
Introduction to BS308, ISO Drawing Standards and ISA Standards for piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs).
Introduction to CAD
Introduction to CAD packages. 2D and 3D drawing in AUTOCAD.
CAD Drawing Exercises
Saving and opening drawings. Using drawing aids. Object drawing. Object modification. Polylines and splines, Array, Wblocks and blocks, attributes, external references. Changing properties. Production and editing of simple geometric shapes, introduction to orthographic projection, production and editing of orthographic drawings of simple engineering components in first and third angle projection, isometric drawing. Production and editing of P&ID drawings. Production and editing of simple models using 3D solid modelling. Introduction to Paperspace and Printing/Plotting of different views of a 3D model.
Electrical Drawings
Drawings and diagrams as a technical language. National and international industry standards. The role of drawings in safety and quality. Electrical circuit and electrical wiring diagrams: purposes and formats, standards, graphical symbols, reference designations applicaable, recommendations for orientation and layout. Understanding the relationship between ciruit diagrams and wiring diagrams. Cable and terminal details. Interpretation and production of a selection of circuit diagrams and wiring diagrams for power and control applications. Topographical diagrams: purpose and format, standards, the importance of scale. Relationship with other diagrams. Interpretation and production of a selection of topographical diagrams for power and control applications.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 70
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Practical Skills
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Written Assessment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Assessment Description
Written Assessment
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact CAD laboratory Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact CAD laboratory Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • T M Schumaker et al.. (2016), AutoCAD and Its Applications Basics 2016, 23. [ISBN: 1631264257].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SINEN_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Instrument Engineering 4 Elective
CR_SPHYS_7 Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and Instrumentation 4 Elective
CR_SICAL_6 Certificate in Process Instrumentation & Calibration 2 Mandatory
CR_SPHYS_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Applied Physics and Instrumentation 4 Elective