This document outlines the modules and topics covered in the National Diploma for Industrial Technician in Civil Engineering program. The module focuses on the engineering application of computers and is divided into five main topic areas: introduction, hardware, software, programming, and AutoCAD. Key concepts covered include the basic elements and functions of computers, different types of computer systems, computer hardware components and devices, software types and languages, developing simple computer programs, and using AutoCAD for mechanical and civil engineering drawings. The module is worth 1 credit and involves 60 hours of instruction over 15 weeks. Students will be assessed through assignments, exercises, and a final exam.

1. National Diploma for Industrial Technician
Civil Engineering
Module : Engineering Application of Computer
Module No : EM 2-1
Module Value : 01
60 Hours (02 Hours per Week)
Rational :
Assessment Method: AE
Topic area : A Introduction 10%
B Hardware 20%
C Software 20%
D Programming 40%
E Auto Cad 10%
A. Introduction
1. Aware the use and applications of computer
1.1 Describe a what is a computer
1.2 Define the words :-
- Data
- Computer
- Programme
- Information
- Hardware
- Software
1.3 State what is computer can do & can’t do
1.4 Describes the basic elements ( functions) of a computer, considering :-
- Input
- Storage
- Control
- Processing
- output
ENGINEERING APPLICATION OF COMPUTER Unit No: EM 2-1
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2. 1.5 State the uses of computer in :-
- Scientific work
- Real time application
- Commercial application
1.6 Describes the difference between ANLOGUE & DIGITAL computers with their
uses
1.7 Describes the differences between MAIN FRAME, MAIN & MICRO computer
and their typical uses
B. Hardware
2. Understand the structure of a computer
2.1 Describe the function and operation in-volving the main 5 units of a computer
system
- Input device
- Output devices
- Memory store
- Arithmetic unit
- Control
2.2 Show the concept of computer structure and operations with aid of a flow chart
2.3 Identifies the type and used of various input devices
- Magnetic dies drive
- Magnetic tape drive
- Keyboard
- Visual display unit
- Serial printers
- Line printers
- Paper tape reader
- Card reader
- Key to disc system
- Sensing and controlling devices
- Voice input and bit image processing

3. C. Software
3. Understands the function of software in computer system
3.1 Describes various types of programme available for a computer system
- Application programs
- Utility programs
- Software packages
- Multi programming
3.2 Describes and computer the HIGH LEVEL & LOW LEVEL language used in
computer programming
3.3 State the features of software package which need to be considering section for
use
3.4 Uses applicable software package to solve problems
D. Programming
4. Understand the development and use of simple computer programme
4.1 State the format of the input and output from the computer related to
programming
4.2 Uses systematic approach to develop a programme
- Produce the programme structure
- Use flow chart
- Use simple statements in high level language ( C++
, or Pascal, VB )
- Considering the relationship between computer and user
- Input the programme to the computer
- De-dug the programme
- Execute the programme
4.3 Plans and writes simple computer programme in chosen high level language
E. Auto Cad
5. Use of Auto Cad
5.1 Introduction to CAD
5.2 Drawing the following both manually and using CAD software
- Mechanical drawings (component drawings, assembly drawings etc)
- Building and Civil engineering drawings (site plans, sections,
elevations, structural drawings, shop drawings, detail drawings, as-built
drawings etc)
- Service drawings (Electrical circuit drawings, Plumbing drawings etc)
5.3 Interpret Architectural drawings
5.4 Interpret information from necessary drawings related to construction process