Module Details

Module Code: CIVL6033
Title: Technical Communication - Eng
Long Title: Technical Communication - Eng
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to give the student a fundamental introduction to the industry standards used in 2-D Engineering Drawing. The student will be expected to produce a portfolio of 2-D drawings. The student will also learn the fundamentals of excel.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Use industry specific CAD software - AutoDesk AutoCAD.
LO2 Produce, edit and print 2 dimensional drawings.
LO3 Generate plans, elevations and sections of engineering structures.
LO4 Manage his/her portfolio of drawings using a structured file management system.
LO5 Create Excel spreadsheets including formulas and graphs
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
International Drawing Standards
Identify international drawing standards, to include ISO Standards, BS8888, drawing conventions, line types, line weights.
File Management
Utilise a structured file management system to manage portfolios and generate sub-folders. Naming convention for files. Retrieval of backup drawings.
Introductory 2-D Drawings
Generate 2-D drawings using the draw and modify tools, adding text to drawings and dimensioning drawings.
2-D Drawings
Generate 2-D drawings using bolcks and insertions. Incorporate layers into drawings.
Engineering Working Drawings
Produce detailed plans, elevations and sections of engineering components.
Templates and Plotting
Generate and utilise drawing templates. Use of paper space, viewports and plotting to scale.
Excel
Create and manupilate spreadsheets. Ultilse formulae. Generate charts.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Generate 2-D drawings using modify tools, hatch, blocks & insertion, layers and multiple viewports. Add text and dimensioning to drawings.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Generate and manipulate spreadsheets. Generate charts.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Produce detailed plans, elevations and sections of engineering structures. Generate location plans and site layouts.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Complete a 2-D drawing demonstrating Autocad skills
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 Lab Every Week 4.00 4
Lab Contact Excel Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Drawings and spreadsheets / charts 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
Lab Contact CAD Lab Every Week 2.50 2.5
Lab Contact Excel Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Drawings and spreadsheets / charts Every Week 3.50 3.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Palm, B.S., Yarwood, A.. (2015), Introduction to autocad 2016: 2D and 3D design, First. Routledge, New York, [ISBN: 9781138925854].
  • Curtis Frye. (2015), Microsoft Excel 2016: step by step, First. Microsoft Press, Washington, [ISBN: 9780735698802].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Neil Phelps and Colin Simmons. (2007), Engineering drawing practice : a guide for schools and colleges to BS 8888:2006, technical product specification / BSI., 3rd. [ISBN: 9785880508684].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website, Autodesk. www.autodesk.com.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCIVL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 1 Mandatory
CR_CENVI_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 1 Mandatory
CR_CCIVL_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering 1 Mandatory