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Students are required to provide a major seminar in
conjunction with project work.
References
Campbell, I. The RS232 Solution. 2nd ed, Berkeley: Calif.: Sybex
Books, 1989
Gofton, W. Mastering Serial Communications. Berkeley: Sybex Books,
1986
Halsall, F. Data Communication, Computer Networks and Open
Systems. 3rd ed, Wokingham, England: Addison Wesley, 1992
~ ~ 6 3Mathematics 0
and Computing
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: assignment/examination
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in CIM, Master of
Engineering (CIM), Master of Technology.
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to dwelop an understanding of
mathematical and statistical techniques for computer
applications; to introduce students to common computer
operating systems and their development environments, and
to common end-user software.
Maths
Statistics and operations research:
Linear programming: simplex method, big M method, two
phase method, duality, dual simplex method, sensitivity,
revised simplex technique, bounded variables, parametic
programming, decomposition, applications, use of computer
packages such as SASIOR, industrial applications.
Markov chains and queueing theory: stochastic processes.
Markov chains, applications in decision making. Queueing
theory, transient and steady state, general Markov model.
Application of simulation in queueing systems, practical
applications, use of a computer package.
The analysis of variance: revision of inference for two
independent groups, analysis of variance. Non-parametric
methods. Planned and unplanned comparisons.
Multiple linear regression: review of linear regression with
one predictor.
Computing
introduction to computer organisation
DOS - command interpreter; wind- environment
end-user software - spreadsheets; graphics packages
References
Lapin, L.L. Probability and Statistics for Modern Engineering. 2nd ed,
Monterey: BrooksICole, 1989
9. Taha. H.A. Operations Research: An Introduction. 4th ed, New York:
% London, Collier MacMillan, 1987
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~ ~ 6 3Machine 1 Systems
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: assignmentlexamination
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in CIM, Master of
Engineering (CIM) and Master of Technology.
Subject aims and description
The aim of this subject is for students to develop an
understanding of software and hardware aspects of CIM
systems.
Development of N.C. and robat programming languages:
online and offline programming of N.C. machines and
robots.
Levels of progra'mming: manipulator, objea and objective
levels of programming.
Development of a univenal programming language: the
implications.
Material handling systems in FMSICIM: robots in material
handling, automated guided vehicles (AGV)- control and
implementation, automated warehousing - description of
hardware, intearation with other elements of automated
material handling system.
Expert and knowledge based systems: description of
elements, knowledge and problem representation in an
expert system, use of expert system 'shells' and commerical
systems, development of expert systems including
prototyping, role of expert systems in machining.
References
Grower, M.F! et a/. Industrial Robotics - Technology, Programming
and Applications. New York: McGraw Hill, 1986
Malcolm, D.R. Robotics an Introduction. 2nd ed, Boston, Mass.: W.S.
Kent Publishing Co., 1988
Mueller, T. Automated Guided Vehicles. Bedford: IFS Publications,
1983
Further references will be supplied by lecturer
MM632 Computer Aided Design
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: assignments/project examination
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in CIM, Master of
Engineering (CIM) and Master of Technology.
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to introduce theoretical foundations of
computer graphics and CAD systems and provide hands on
experience in microCAD 3D systems.
Theory section: graphic element data bases: alternatiw
methods of organisation, storage and retrieval of graphic
elements. Transformation systems: windowing, clipping, 20
and 3D transformations. Translation, scaling and rotation
matrices. Hidden line algorithms, mass property algorithms.
Designing a simple 2D CAD system using fundamental
programming skills.
Practical section: Further hands on micro CAD system with
3D modelling and introduction to micro CADICAM.
References
Foley, J.D. and Van Dam. A. Fundamentals of Inremch've Computer
Graphics. Reading, Mass.: Addison-Wesley, 1982
Groover. M.P. and Zimmers, E.W. CAD/CAM Computer Aided Design
and Manufacturing. Englewood Cliffs. N.J.: Prentice Hall, 1984
Newman, W.M. and Sproull, R.F. Principles of Interactive Computer
Graphics. 2nd ed, New York: McGraw Hill. 1979
Pao, Y.C. Elements of Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing.
New York: Wiley, 1984
MM633 Advanced CAD
No. of hours per week: four hours
Assessment: assignmentslproject and examination
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in CIM, Master of
Engineering (CIM) and Master of Technology.
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to introduce advanced topics of CAD and
related theory, review various CAD systems and provide
hands on experience in advanced 3D geometric modelling
system.
Geometric modelling: wireframe, surface and solid
modelling. Complex surfaces and curves, kinematics and
robotics simulations. Finite element applications. 30
representations: polygon surfaces, curved surfaces. Bezier
curves and surfaces, splines. CAD implementation. Brief
review of micro, mini and mainframe CAD systems.
Hands on advanced 3D geometric modelling systems:
wireframe, surface, solid modelling. Complex surfaces and
slines. NC cutter path determination and verification using
post processor.