Computer-Aided Design (CAD) (BYG100)

The course introduces 2D and 3D computer aided design (CAD) drawing for the construction industry and planning subjects.


Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

BYG100

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

5

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring, Autumn

Language of instruction

English, Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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Content

The course will lay the foundation for civil engineers' use of technical drawings by providing instruction in drawing understanding and using computerized drawing programs.

Learning outcome

  • Knowing principles and standards for technical drawings in the construction industry.
  • Be familiar with the interfaces and functions of CAD programs.
  • Be able to create routines that handle reading and writing data to file, plotting data, both in 2D and 3D.
  • Masters the basic use of the drawing programs
  • Be able to design a simple building using computer tools and present professional, clear and appealing drawings.
  • Be able to plan and present a project assignment in collaboration with other students, both in writing and graphically.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Project assignment 1/1 Letter grades

The evaluation consists of a single project assignment developed individually that counts for 100% of the final grade. A series of compulsory activities must be completed and approved before the student can submit the project assignment.No re-sit opportunities are offered for project assignments. Students who do not pass this assignment can retake it the next time the course is held.

Coursework requirements

Compulsory assignments
All the mandatory assignments must be approved to be allowed to submith the final project assignment.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Fabio Alberto Hernandez Palacio

Course teacher:

Andreas Skaare

Head of Department:

Tore Markeset

Method of work

6 hours lectures and tutorials per week. Compulsory assignments and final project folder

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Engineering Course introduction - Construction (ING110_1) 5

Open for

Civil Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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