MAEG2010 Computer Aided Drafting, 1st term, 2016 2017

Course Syllabus
Instructor

Dr. Li, Yi-yang

Room 315B, William M. W. Mong Engineering Building
Tel.:
3943 8476
E-mail:
yli@mae.cuhk.edu.hk

Tutors

Lecture

Thursday

10:30 11:15am

Practical Sessions (Compulsory) Thursday

William M W Mong Eng Bldg 804

2:30 5:15pm

ERB218 (PC Lab)

Office hour

Friday 4:30 5:15pm @ERG315B, or by appointment

Textbook

Gary R. Bertoline, Introduction to Graphics Communications for Engineers,

McGraw Hill, 2009

Reference

CAD Tools: SolidWork

Homepage

https://elearn.cuhk.edu.hk/

Course Objectives
Understand the concepts, rules, and conventions of engineering drawings.
Read and understand engineering drawings and CAD models of an existing design.
Use CAD software for the modeling, simulation and analysis of a design, and to
produce engineering drawings describing the design
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be
1). able to read and understand mechanical drawings and CAD models of existing design,
2) proficiency to use CAD software for product modelling, drafting, and analysis,
3) with basic knowledge of product design and manufacturing process, and
4). able to carry out simple product design in a team.
Support to Programme Outcomes
The following table lists the support of the Course Learning Outcomes 1. to 4. to the MAEG
Programme Outcomes:

Course
Learning
Outcomes
1.
2.
3.
4.

Programme Outcomes
M1

x
x

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

M7

M8

M9

M10

M11

x
x
x

M12

x
x
x

Programme Outcome M1: An ability to apply knowledge of engineering sciences and mathematics to the
discipline of mechanical and automation engineering.
Programme Outcome M3: An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within
social, environmental and technical constraints.
Programme Outcome M4: An ability to function on teams.
Programme Outcome M12: An ability to use the computer/IT tools relevant to the discipline along with an
understanding of their processes and limitations.

Selected Programme Outcomes/Dimensions to Assess this term: M1, M3 and M4.

Contents

Grading

Overview of engineering graphics, computer-aided design/drafting; Orthographic

views, Isometric and perspective projection; Sections and cutting planes;
Auxiliary views; Dimensioning; Tolerances; Screw threads; Working drawings;
Some basic guidelines in product design.
Homework (Eight HWs)
Project
Bonus (Class activities)

50%
50%
5% (if available)

Assessment Criteria
Homework

No late submission! Late homework will not be accepted and/or graded.

Please be on time. Due date for homework will be specified. Appealing on
assignment submission/grade will NOT be entertained one week after the
release of that assignment grade.

Project

At least 20% among 50% from the project is required for passing this course.

Academic Honesty
Attention is drawn to University policy and regulations on honesty in academic
work, and to the disciplinary guidelines and procedures applicable to breaches
of such policy and regulations. Details may be found at
http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/academichonesty/.
Teaching and Learning Expectations from Students/Faculty Members
It is to remind the students that they should not skip classes casually, that they
would keep silence (for the sake of the others in the class) in the lectures etc.
Also, teachers should not skip or cancel classes. Details can be found from the
Student/Faculty Expectations on Teaching and Learning, Faculty of
Engineering, CUHK posted on the course website.