Module Details

Module Code: MANU6001
Title: BS CAD Elec 1
Long Title: Building Services CAD Electric
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5400 - Manufacturing Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module builds an understanding of the role of industry conventions and international standards for electrical graphical symbols and diagrams and thereby fosters a commitment to high working standards and quality documentation in engineering.
The module develops the learners capabilities in electrical drawing and thereby facilitates technical communication through engineering drawings and diagrams, especially in the context of electrical services in buildings.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Utilise the principles and conventions of electrical drawing practice and be able to generate electrical diagrams as a means of engineering communication.
LO2 Select and use the standards applicable to electrical drawing and apply a variety of electrical graphic symbols and associated formal procedures.
LO3 Generate engineering sketches and formal CAD electrical drawings.
LO4 Produce circuit and wiring diagrams pertinent to building services standards.
LO5 Draw topographical diagrams and service layouts for residential type premises.
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.
No incompatible modules listed
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
Conventions
Conventions relating to electrical drawing, document quality, sheet size, line type, line width, text, drawing scales.
Circuit Diagrams.
Circuit diagrams, single line and multi-line format, vertical and horizontal orientation, standardised layout, common features, application to building services schemes.
Wiring Diagrams.
Wiring diagrams and their relationship to circuit diagrams, standardised layout, terminal identification, cable representation, application to building services schemes.
Topographical Diagrams.
Topographical diagrams, building plans and services layouts, legends and tables, electrical panel layout, application to services in residential type premises.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 1 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Electrical drawing principles, conventions.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 3,5
Assessment Description
Orthographic and section views
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Electrical graphic symbols
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Lighting and socket circuits
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Heating wiring diagrams
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Power distribution diagrams
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 3,5
Assessment Description
Apartment plan and electrical services
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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
Lecture Contact Syllabus and assessment Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Drawing Practical Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Assigned work Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Syllabus and assessment Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Drawing practical Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Assigned work Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Simmons and Maguire. (2012), Manual of Engineering Drawing, 4th Edition.. Newnes, [ISBN: 9780080966526].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • EN 61082-1. (2015), Preperation of documents used in electrotechnology, [ISBN: 9780580776083].
  • IEC/EN 60617. (2012), Graphical symbols for diagrams.
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_EBSEN_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Building Services Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_EBSEN_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Building Services Engineering 2 Mandatory