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AR10366: Computer applications

[Page last updated: 04 August 2021]

Academic Year: 2021/2
Owning Department/School: Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Credits: 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 120
Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CW 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Excel (CW 20%)
  • CAD (CW 20%)
  • Programming (CW 60%)
Supplementary Assessment:
AR10366 Reassessment Coursework (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Aims: To introduce students to the use of computer software in the construction industry, and to develop skills using popular packages.

Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of the unit, the student will be able to: Use AutoCAD to construct 2D drawings and 3D models; develop an understanding of computer programming, and write simple programmes.

Skills: Ability to use AutoCAD in the support of engineering and architectural design. The ability to write simple computer programs to analyse engineering problems and produce graphical output.

Content: AutoCAD: creating basic drawing elements, editing and manipulation; adding text, dimensions and hatching; understanding the user co-ordinate system; creating and editing 3D objects; plotting. Principles and techniques of computer programming. Writing simple programmes.

Programme availability:

AR10366 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • UEAR-AFB07 : BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering (Year 1)
  • UEAR-AKB07 : BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering with Year long work placement (Year 1)
  • UEAR-AFM03 : MEng(Hons) Civil and Architectural Engineering (Year 1)
  • UEAR-AKM03 : MEng(Hons) Civil and Architectural Engineering with Year long work placement (Year 1)
  • UEAR-AFM07 : MEng(Hons) Civil Engineering (Year 1)
  • UEAR-AKM07 : MEng(Hons) Civil Engineering with Year long work placement (Year 1)

Notes:

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