Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Service Course to Electrical Engineering,
Computer Engineering and Mechatronics

Course Outline - MEC1003F - 2023

MEC1003F - Engineering Drawing
Course Name:
for Electrical Engineering and Mechatronics students
SAQA Credits: 8
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None

Course Convenor: Mrs Charmaine Findeis

Email address: [email protected]
Office Location: Electrical Mechanical Building - Room 3.12
Consultation Hours: By Appointment.
Course Lecturer(s): Mrs Charmaine Findeis
Tutors: Postgraduate Students

MODULE 1 - EE / ECE Term 1: Monday - 14h00 - 17H00 - (6th - 8thperiod) – CAE LAB
MODULE 1 - MTRX Term 1: Friday - 14h00 - 17H00 - (6th - 8thperiod) – CAE LAB
MODULE 2 - EE / ECE Term 2: Monday - 14h00 - 17H00 - (6th - 8thperiod) - CAE LAB
MODULE 2 - MTRX Term 2: Friday - 14h00 - 17H00 - (6th - 8thperiod) - CAE LAB

Course objectives

The objective of this course is to use conventional drawing techniques to develop the skill of reading,
interpreting and creating engineering drawings using
• Free hand sketches
• Computer-Aided Draughting

Prescribed Books/Reading Materials/Notes

Class notes will be provided.

Reference Books:
FUNDAMENTALS OF GRAPHICS COMMUNICATION International Student 6th Edition
by Gary R. Bertoline, Eric N. Wiebe, Nathan W. Hartman, William A. Ross, published by McGraw-Hill.
ENGINEERING DESIGN GRAPHICS 2nd Edition
James M. Leake, Jacob L. Borgerson published by Wiley
Learning outcomes

Students successfully completing this course will have the following:

ELO 10
ELO 1

ELO 2

ELO 3

ELO 4

ELO 5

ELO 6

ELO 7

ELO 8

ELO 9
A. Knowledge (Information plus Understanding)
1. Ability to read and interpret drawing 6
2. 3rd Angle Orthographic Projection methods 6
3. Isometric and Oblique Drawing interpretation 6
4. Drawings for the Specific Engineering Disciplines 6
B. Skills (Application of Knowledge)
1. Drawing according to the South African National Standards 6
2. Ability to read and interpret drawings. 6
3. Communicate ideas clearly using sketches and models. 6
4. Generate simple three-dimension drawings using CAD 6
5. Drawings for Specific Engineering Disciplines. 6
C. Values and Attitudes
1. Ability to clearly follow instructions. 6
2. Ability to work together as part of a group. 6

Detailed course content

A student who has successfully completed this course would have acquired the following skills:
1. Understand the concepts of scales and proportions, lines in space and true length and shape.
2. Understand and apply the drawing standards for international graphic communication.
3. Competently use CAD to generate and understand:
• orthographic detailed drawings
• pictorial views with an emphasis on isometric views
• sectioned and auxiliary views of engineering components
4. Generate free hand sketches of orthographic and pictorial projections of engineering components.
5. Interpret the information on an orthographic detailed working drawing.
6. Use 3D computer aided drawing software as a tool to
• Generate working drawings from a 3D solid model.
• Generate assembly models with detailed drawings.

A Discipline Specific Drawing Module is included in this course.

This module is structured to expose the students to drawings and applications relevant to their particular
engineering discipline. The emphasis is on PCB Design.

Knowledge areas
Engineering Design and Computing Complementary
Mathematics Basic Sciences
Sciences Synthesis and IT Studies
90% 10%
Learning environment
The drawing course has been structured to lay down the basic drawing principles for students who have no
prior drawing experience. Free hand sketching will be taught to interpret orthographic and pictorial
projection and basic design principles. 3D CAD software will be introduced as a tool to address the following
topics: Solid modelling applications with design intent and assembly design for manufacturing.
The Discipline Specific Module relates to specific drawing applications in electrical engineering using KiCAD.

Suggested time allocation

Learning Activity Time (hours)
Module 1 - Drawing lectures / tutorial sessions 18
Module 1 - Drawing revision / homework 18
Module 2 - Discipline Specific sessions 18
Module 2 - Discipline Specific homework sessions 8
Preparation for Assessments 12
Assessments 6
Total learning time 80

General assessment strategy

Assessments during the Semester:
Test 1: Drawing Test Important Note:
Test 2: 3D CAD Test • An overall mark of 50% is required
Test 3: Discipline Specific Test [Relative Course Content] for successful completion of this
course.
3 tests marks are required to calculate the final mark
• There are no supplementary
examinations for this course.
DP Requirement to Enter the Exam: • No marks for an individual
A student must pass all tests with a minimum of 40%. module of the course may be
A completed portfolio of assignments must be submitted. carried over to a new registration.
The final mark for the course will consist of the following: • There is no final exam for this
Module 1: course so class attendance and
submission of assignments are
Tutorial assignments - 10%
compulsory.
Tests - 40%
Module 2:
Weekly assignments and tests – 50%