Course Title: Engineering Computer Graphics

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Engineering Computer Graphics

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

MIET1088

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016

MIET1088

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024,
Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Yongmin Zhong

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 6018

Course Coordinator Email: yongmin.zhong@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Bundoora East Campus


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Recommended Prior Study 

You should have satisfactorily completed or received credit for the following course/s before you commence this course: 

• MIET2420 Mechanical Design 1

If you have completed prior studies at RMIT or another institution that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible to apply for credit transfer. 

Alternatively, if you have prior relevant work experience that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. 

Please follow the link for further information on how to apply for credit for prior study or experience. 


Course Description

This course aims to combine computer graphics, solid modelling and parametric design to explore issues of current interest in  for mechanical engineering applications. 

Through the topics addressing the impact of computer graphics in engineering, students will be building up parametric design techniques and using advanced graphics modelling tools for real-world engineering problems, strengthening the ability to execute comprehensive and professional engineering projects.

The interdisciplinary nature of engineering computer graphics is addressed through the hands-on nature of the coursework. Course material is structured to meet the needs of mechanical, aerospace, automotiveand manufacturing engineers as well asgeneral users of engineering computer graphics systems.

Please note that if you take this course for a bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. (This applies to students who commence enrolment in a bachelor honours program from 1 January 2016 onward. See the WAM information web page for more information.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
  • Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
  • Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
  • Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
  • Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
  • Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
  • Professional use and management of information.



 


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Employ advanced computer graphics tools for engineering design applications
2. Implement computer-aided design (CAD) theories, methods and procedures to solve complex engineering challenges
3. Determine appropriate engineering design procedures to address mechanical design challenges
4. Conduct parametric design and analysis using advanced modelling and computational tools
5. Conduct product design and analysis using advanced modelling and parametric tools
6. Manage CAD projects for industrial design applications, demonstrating industry-standard practices


Overview of Learning Activities

Pre-recorded lectures, and hands-on computer lab lectorials, and tutorials. Assessments focus on the applications of graphics modelling techniques to engineering design. 


Overview of Learning Resources

The essential material will be covered in pre-recorded lectures, lectorials, and tutorials. For specific details please refer to the course coordinator.

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessments include practical design portfolios and projects.

This course has no hurdle requirements.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Part design, 14%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO3
Assessment Task 2: Parametric modelling, 14%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4
Assessment Task 3: Product design, 22%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4 and CLO5
Assessment Task 4: Project, 50%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5 and CLO6