Course Title: Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: ONPS5684C
Course Title: Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4386 - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocenengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Afsana Ahmed
Ph: +61 3 9925 4293
Email: afsana.ahmed@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
Course Description
This unit covers the law of physics and how they apply to solving electrotechnology related problems. It encompasses working safely, knowledge of measurements of physical phenomena, linear and angular motion, harmonic motion, wave theory, optics, acoustics and heat capacity and transfer, use of measurement techniques, solving physics related problems and documenting justification for such solutions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEE082A Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems |
Element: |
1. Prepare to apply physics to developing solutions to electrotechnology related problems. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood. |
Element: |
2. Apply the laws of physics to developing solutions to electrotechnology problems. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 OHS risk control work measures and procedures are followed. |
Element: |
3.Report solutions of problems in static and dynamics |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Proposed solutions to electrotechnology problems are documented with science based justification for the solutions.. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
- Tutorial
- Practicals
- Lecture
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base
EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.
EA 2. Engineering Application Ability
EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes
EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency UEENEEE082A in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
Week | Topic Delivered | Elements/Performance criteria |
1 | Introduction to the competency of Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems
Measurement encompassing |
1.1-1.5 2.1-2.4 |
2 | Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems energy on mathematical concepts as: Motion, Force, Units, Linear motion, Displacement • Motion in a straight line • Velocity • Acceleration • Distance, Velocity and Acceleration Motion in a vertical plane Acceleration of Gravity Falling Bodies Projectile motion |
1.1-1.5 2.4-2.6 3.1 |
3 | Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems energy on concepts such as Laws of Motion • First Law of Motion • Mass • Second Law of Motion Weight Third Law of Motion Friction • Static and kinetic friction • Coefficient of friction • Rolling Friction |
1.2 2.1-2.6 3.2-3.3 |
4 | Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems energy on concepts as Energy • Work • Power • Efficiency • Kinetic Energy • Potential Energy • Rest and Conservation of Energy |
1(1.1-1.5) 2(2.1-2.6) 3(3.1-3.3) |
5 | Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems energy on concepts as |
1.1-1.3 2.1-2.4 3.1-3.3 |
6 | Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems energy on concepts as Circular Motion and Gravitation • Centripetal Acceleration • Centripetal Force • Motion in a Vertical Circle • Gravitation • Satellite Motion |
1.2-1.5 2.1-2.6 3.2-3.3 |
7 | Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems energy on concepts as |
1.1-1.5 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.3 |
8 | Practice test and revision |
1.1,1.5 2.1-2.3 3.1-3.2 |
9 | Closed book Test 1 (worth 30% of total mark) |
1.1,1.5 2.1-2.3 3.1-3.2 |
10 | Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems energy on concepts as Simple harmonic motion and vibration Restoring force Elastic Potential Energy Simple harmonic motion Period of frequency Displacement, frequency and Acceleration Energy, Pendulum |
1.1-1.5 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.3 |
11 | Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems energy on concepts as Waves and Sound • Waves • Waves Properties • Logarithms Waves and Sound • Sound • Doppler Effect |
1.1-1.5 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.3 |
12 | Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems energy on concepts as Electromagnetic waves and propagation | 1.1-1.3 |
13 | Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems energy on concepts as Optics • Mirrors and lenses • Optical fibre |
1.2-1.5 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.3 |
14 |
Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems energy on concepts as Acoustics and ultrasonics |
1.2-1.5 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.3 |
15 | Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems energy on concepts as Heat capacity and heat transfer Fluid power |
1.1-1.5 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.3 |
16 |
Final Test |
1.2-1.4 2.4-2.6 3.3 |
17&18 |
Closed Book Test (worth 50% of total mark) |
1.2-1.4 2.4-2.6 3.3 |
* Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignment, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is 28 hours outside the class time.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Applied Physics By Arthur Beiser |
0-07-142611-6 |
References
Serway “Principles of Physics"
Jacob Fraden Handbook of Modern Sensors: Physics, Designs, and Applications (Handbook of Modern Sensors) By, Publisher: Springer, Publication Date: 2003-12-04 |
0387007504 |
Other Resources
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment 1: Assignment, Part A 5%
Assessment 2: Assignment, Part B 15%
Assessment 3: Closed Book Test 1, 30%
Assessment 4: Closed Book Final Test, 50%
These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
UEENEEE082A Elements & Performance Criteria | ||||||||||||||
Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
Assignment (Part A) | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||
Assignment (Part B) | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||
Closed Book Test 1 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||
Closed Book Final Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Assignment, Part A 5% - Week 4
Assessment 2: Assignment, Part B 15% - Week 16
Assessment 3:Closed Book Test 1, 30% - Week 9
Assessment 4: Closed Book Final Test, 50% - Week 17-18
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:
80 - 100: CHD - Competent with High Distinction
70 - 79: CDI - Competent with Distinction
60 - 69: CC - Competent with Credit
50 - 59: CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
0 - 49: NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs UEENEEE082A Elements & Performance Criteria
UEENEEE082A Elements & Performance Criteria | ||||||||||||||
Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
Assignment (Part A) | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||
Assignment (Part B) | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||
Closed Book Test 1 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||
Closed Book Final Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies | ||||||||||||||||
Assessments | EA1.1 | EA1.2 | EA1.3 | EA1.4 | EA1.5 | EA1.6 | EA2.1 | EA2.2 | EA2.3 | EA2.4 | EA3.1 | EA3.2 | EA3.3 | EA3.4 | EA3.5 | EA3.6 |
Assignment (Part A) | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||
Assignment (Part B) | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||
Closed Book Test 1 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||||
Closed Book Final Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||
ALL ASSESSMENTS (UEENEEE082A) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
0 (Blank) | Graduate attribute is not assessed | |||||||||||||||
1 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
2 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
3 | Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element |
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