Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On successful completion of this subject students will be able to understand and be able to apply, at an introductory level of expertise, the theory of computer-aided design using PC based systems and relevant software such as Autocad and Corel Draw.
Synopsis The subject helps students select hardware and software for CAD applications; using the menus of various computer input devices; employing drawing aids; edit facilities; use dimensioning, scaling and plotting facilities of a CAD package; create professional presentation standards in 2D and 3D drawings; and extract attributes data from spread sheets to prepare lists of materials and associated costs.
Assessment: Progressive assignments: 70% + Examination 30%