436-105 Engineering Communications

Students successfully completing this unit should have the ability to construct 2-D geometric models of 3-D objects and phenomena, communicate their descriptions in standard drafting format and read and understand drawings prepared in accordance with Australian Standards. They should be proficient in visualising 3-D objects and phenomena; in applying analytical and computer techniques in geometrical modelling; in graphic communication; have developed effective study skills and learning practices; and have had practice at oral and written communication of technical material.

Topics covered include projection systems, 3-D geometry principal and auxiliary views; sketching, computational geometry and computer graphics; and written technical communication and oral presentation.

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