436-105 Engineering Communications

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Subject Description

Students successfully completing this unit will: have ability to construct 2D geometric models of 3D objects and phenomena, communicate their descriptions in standard drafting format and read and understand drawings prepared in accordance with Australian Standards; be proficient in visualising 3D objects and phenomena and in applying analytical and computer techniques in geometrical modelling and graphic communication; have developed effective study skills and learning practices; have had practice at oral and written communication of technical material. Topics covered include: projection systems, 3D geometry principal and auxiliary views; sketching, computational geometry and computer graphics; written technical communication and oral presentation.

Assessment

Assignments and reports not exceeding 20 pages equivalent, oral presentation and one examination not exceeding three hours. Students will be notified of the weighting of assessment components at the beginning of semester.