Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Graphic Expression (2500004) – Course 2024/25 PDF

Syllabus

Learning Objectives

Knowledge of metric plane geometry. Descriptive geometry I (basic fundamentals and dihedral operability). Representation systems and graphic design through specific programs of civil engineering. 1 Ability to solve problems requiring the use of plane and spatial geometry. 2 Ability to produce contour maps of a unique engineering structure 3 Ability to use computer-aided design programs, in simple problems. Ability to use the conical system to represent a unique engineering structure. patial vision skills and knowledge of traditional graphic representation techniques. Knowledge of metric geometry. Knowledge of the basic tools of metric geometry: constructions and demonstrations with ruler and compass. Knowledge of dimensioned plans. Knowledge of technical drawing. Conical system knowledge. CAD. 1.- Development of the capacity for abstraction. 2.- To give solution to the problems of the geometry of the space by means of operations carried out on a plane. 3.- To accurately represent shapes and bodies in 3D in space on two-dimensional projection planes. 4.- Be able to deduce and transfer to the three dimensions the exact description of the bodies represented in 2D by means of the dihedral representation system and everything that necessarily follows from their shapes and their relative positions with respect to the projection planes. 5.- To be able to represent on the plane the exact projections of shapes and bodies in space, using the three basic projection planes of the dihedral system (elevation, plan and profile). 6.- Development of the student's spatial capacity through a process of spatial maturity, which allows him to reconstruct in the mind or materially the forms given by his flat representations (projections), to put his creative faculty at the service of the future civil engineer where the Geometry and spatial capacity play a vital role in the design of civil technical projects. In this way, knowledge of the subject in its development and spatial maturity will confer on the engineer a double aspect: on the one hand, he must become familiar with the management and representation of geometric shapes whose proper use may be considered a civil project, and on the other part will provide him with the technique that will allow him to correctly represent the forms created by him in such a way that they can be correctly interpreted from his representation by those who have to be in charge of their real construction and materialization.

Competencies

Especific

Ability to solve mathematical problems that may arise in engineering. Ability to apply knowledge about: linear algebra; geometry; differential geometry; differential and integral calculation; differential equations and partial derivatives; numerical methods; numerical algorithmic; Statistics and optimization. (Basic training module)

Capacity for spatial vision and knowledge of graphic representation techniques, both by traditional methods of metric geometry and descriptive geometry, as well as by computer-aided design applications. (Basic training module)

Basic knowledge about the use and programming of computers, operating systems, databases and computer programs with engineering application. (Basic training module)

Total hours of student work

Hours Percentage
Supervised Learning Large group 30h 50.00 %
Medium group 18h 30.00 %
Laboratory classes 12h 20.00 %
Self Study 90h

Teaching Methodology

The course consists of two sessions of 2 hours a week of face-to-face classes in the classroom. They are engaged in theoretical classes and exercises. In the computer-aided drawing sessions, the group will be split in two. There will also be a two-hour session a week of "workshops" (the weeks when there is no CAD session). These are optional. There will be a review of basic contents at the hish-school level and there will be guided practices related to the exercises of the conventional class. Support material is used in the format of a detailed teaching plan through the ATENEA virtual campus: contents, programming of assessment and directed learning activities and bibliography. The language in which the activities in each group will be held is: -English group: 100% in English -Group 20: 100% in Catalan - Group 10: 60% in Catalan and 40% in Spanish Although most of the sessions will be given in the language indicated, sessions supported by other occasional guest experts may be held in other languages.

Grading Rules

The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.

The final course mark (N) is calculated as follows: N = 0.25 N_c + 0.17 N_e1 + 0.38 N_e2 + 0.2 N_cad (/ 10, pass> 5) where: N_e1 (/ 10) is the first partial exam mark, which will include the topics of technical drawing and geometry. The exam will consist of two or three exercises. N_e2 (/ 10) is the second partial exam mark, which will include the topics of technical drawing and metric geometry. The exam will consist of two or three exercises. N_cad (/ 10) is the mark of the class activities, homework and exams in the CAD part. N_c (/ 10) is the grade for the activities done in class. The worse mark will be discarded. Students who did not pass the continuous evaluation but attended all the exams and activities will have the option to carry out a reassessment exam. The students who already passed the course are not allowed to attend the reassessment exam. For the others, the maximum mark that can be obtained is 5.0. Extraordinary exams (or adjustment in the calculation of N_c) will be made for those students who due to an accredited cause have not been able to perform some of the continuous evaluation tests or activities. The justification of absence must be notified by email to the person in charge of the course (a posteriori notifications will only be considered in case of force majeure). These extraordinary tests must be authorized by the corresponding head of studies. The non-attendance in any of the activities or the exams of the course N_c, N_e1, N_e2, N_cad may entail the final mark of "Not evaluated".

Test Rules

If any of the continuous assessment activities are not carried out in the scheduled period, it will be considered as a zero score.

Office Hours

Open, by appointment via email.

Bibliography

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