Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Module code: W2-GF-S2-229
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The main aim of the module is to provide for students knowledge and skills in working into CAD environment. Student has possibility to learn reading and understanding engineering drawings. During the course the student will learn the following skills in working with the software: user interface, communication with the program, file management, drawing space, polar and spherical coordinates, relative and absolute coordinates, drawing and editing objects, basic editing operations, zooming, panning, text, blocks, working with bitmap files.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
the student has knowledge what is the purpose and capabilities of AutoCAD software. The student knows the concepts, commands, drawing tools and methods necessary to create technical documentation for two-dimensional drawing (2D) [W2-GF-S2-229 _1]
 KGG2_U01 [1/5] KGG2_U02 [1/5]
the student is able to create new project, 2D drawings containing all the required elements with descriptions, dimensions, tables, etc. and can print or save in different format and scale [W2-GF-S2-229 _2]
 KGG2_U01 [1/5] KGG2_U02 [2/5] KGG2_U05 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-229 _fs_1] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-229 _1 W2-GF-S2-229 _2
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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