Engineering Graphics Course Using Modern Software Systems for Students of Civil Engineering University

Abstract

We should equip the graduates of technical universities with the most modern knowledge. It is one of the most impor - tant teaching aims. Civil engineer must be able to draw, read drawings, simulate parts, mechanisms, structures, buildings and sites on their computers. This is a great amount of knowledge and a huge range of skills, and their formation requires a gradual transition from drawings using pencil and ruler, through a standard drawing program (such Autodesk AutoCAD and Compass ASCON) to the more complex software systems (AutoCAD, Revit and AutoCAD Civil 3D). The article presents our experience in developing educational programs for undergraduate and specialties. The program is designed for "General construction", "Railway Construction", "Management of the technical condition of the railway track", "Bridges", "Tunnels and Subways", "Industrial and Civil Engineering", "Water supply and sanitation". The system of training is based on a modular principle. The first module "Descriptive Geometry" uses the classic teaching methods. Although it is supplemented by modern visualization tools (electronic posters, presentations, 3D models). The second module "Engineering Graphics" is built with a focus on computer way of doing drawings. At this stage, we form the basic skills of drawing and 3D-modeling. The main goal the next phase of training (course "Computer Graphics") is to form good skills in computer-aided design. In the last stage (course "Software"), we use the most modern software systems using BIM. An integrated approach can effectively reach both local and general educational purposes and creates a base for the formation of core professional competencies engineer.

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“…At PMU, computing literacy is one of the performance indicators for student graduates in achieving technological competence, including using modern computer technologies to acquire information, communicate, solve problems, and produce intended results (Petuhova, 2015). Alongside official academic transcripts, a rating of technological competency (e.g., outstanding, excellent, good, and novice) is given for individual students by quantifying a series of course learning outcome assessments that incorporate basic and advanced computing skills.…”

“…As in the university competency level, specific performance indicators related to computing skills are embedded into some of the student learning outcomes. For example, the ability of students to run computer software in design can be categorized under either -ability to perform engineering design‖ or -ability to develop life-long learning strategy‖ outcomes (Petuhova, 2015). The ABET-accredited Civil Engineering Program at PMU offers a bachelor's degree with 139 credit hours (50 courses) that can be completed within four years (8 semesters, including one summer internship).…”