University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 5

This module is (a) an intermediate level 3D Computer Aided Design and Drafting course and (b) a CAIRDE group design project (Community Awareness Initiatives Responsibly Directed by Engineers - CAIRDE) that is student initiated and specified based on direct interaction with a non-profit entity with clear relevance to societal contribution and community awareness.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. To demonstrate advanced skills in engineering drawing covering drawing techniques and conventions, enabling them to read, interpret and create production drawings, convert conceptual designs to working engineering drawings, correctly integrate the use of standard and library components in their drawings and designs.
  2. Exhibit engineering skills developed through self-directed group project.
  3. Appreciate how engineers in-career make contributions to their communities, understand and apply principles of professional Code of Ethics in respect of project tasks allocated to engineers, apply basic ethical concepts to cases and come to reasoned ethical conclusions when faced with conflicting demands, appreciate important ethical concerns in different areas of engineering
  4. Develop a sense of commitment to local communities by making a contribution of time and expertise to an individual or community group, communicate and share project generated information by producing a report, drawings and poster that communicated the projects goals and outcomes to diverse audiences that include technical and non-technical persons.
  5. Demonstrate an awareness of important functions within society, outside “core” engineering activities, that have a significant impact on the engineering profession such as, intellectual property protection and commercialisation, local and national economic development, industrial relations, finance, safety and contract law.
  6. Complete a risk assessment in respect of the product, service or system that has been created as part of their project activity taking into account the environmental aspects as well as the safety, health and welfare of end-users, workers, etc.
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module ME2101: "CADD & Design Project" and is valid from 2015 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.