Course Title: Apply Mathematical Solutions to Engineering Problems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: MATH7040
Course Title: Apply Mathematical Solutions to Engineering Problems
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6069 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Sergei Eljaste
Tel. No. +61 3 9925 4661
Nominal Hours: 80
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply mathematical concepts and methods that are common to all engineering fields. This includes arithmetic, algebra, geometry, equations, functions, graphs and the use of scientific calculators but does not include differential and integral calculus.
Application of the unit
This unit of competency is intended to apply to any recognised development program that leads to the acquisition of a formal award at AQF level 5 or higher. It provides the mathematical background to work in a para-professional environment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBP228 Apply Mathematical Solutions to Engineering Problems |
Element: |
Identify computational requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OH&S and environmental requirements for a |
Element: |
Perform computation |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 OH&S requirements for completing the work are |
Element: |
Select appropriate mathematical method. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work |
Element: |
Use scientific calculator |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Arithmetic operations are performed, including |
Element: |
Verify and interpret results. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work |
Learning Outcomes
Not Applicable
Details of Learning Activities
The learning activities for this course include:
Attending lectures at which the course content will be presented and taught with appropriate examples
Completing the assigned questions during class time
Private study, consolidating the material provided/recommended in class and completing all required exercises and other tasks.
Teaching Schedule
Topic | Monday 13:30 - 16:30 |
Friday 08:30 - 12:00 |
1. Introduction to Course, Arithmetic Operations - Fractions and Decimals |
.............. | |
2. Arithmetic Operation, Use of Scientific Calculations, Powers of Tens and Roots | .............. | |
3. Algebra - Linear Expressions and Equations, Simple Shapes | .............. | |
4. Formulae: Evaluation and Transposition | .............. | |
5. Geometry - Points, Lines, Rays and Angles, Angle of Triangle, Geometrical Constructions Using a Compass | .............. | |
6. Geometry of Triangles, Circles and Quadrilaterals | .............. | |
7. Co-ordinarte Geometry | .............. | |
8. Revision | .............. | |
9. Volumes and areas of solids |
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10.Matrices | .............. | |
11. Quadratic Equations, Zero and Roots, Solutions of the Equations | .............. | |
12. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions | .............. | |
13. Introduction to Vectors |
.............. | |
14. Introduction to Trigonometry | .............. | |
15. Trigonometry - Sine and Cosine Formula, Area of Triangle | .............. | |
16. Graphs and Charts | .............. | |
17. Revision | .............. | |
18. Unit Test No. 2 |
.............. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Mathematics for Technicians seventh edition by Blair Alldis |
0-07-471157-1 |
References
Other Resources
Calculator: TI 83/TI 83+/TI 84/TI 84+
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.
Evidence of student’s competence can be gathered through a variety of ways including:
• observation of processes and procedures;
• oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills;
• testimony from supervisors, colleagues, clients and/or other appropriate
persons;
• inspection of the final product or outcome;
• a portfolio of documentary evidence.
Graded Assessment out of 100 Marks will be based on the results obtained for Assignments, Practical Reports & Unit Tests.
Students must gain a pass in ALL forms of assessment in order to gain this competency.
Assessment Tasks
1. Workbook completion carries - 30 marks
2. Two Units of Examinations each carries - 35 marks
A minimum of 50% of the total mark is required to pass this course
Assessment Matrix
Assessment task |
Elements |
Percentage of total mark |
Workbook completion | 1 - 5 |
30% |
Unit test 1 | 1 - 5 | 35% |
Unit test 2 |
1 - 5 |
35% |
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