Course Title: Solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2011

Course Code: EEET6759C

Course Title: Solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6083 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Course Contact: Kemps Cheng

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4691

Course Contact Email: kemps.cheng@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 40

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

UEENEEH013B Solve problems in amplifier sections of electronic apparatus

Course Description

This course covers ascertaining correct operation of communications systems and solving fundamental system problems as met in engineering support work functions. It encompasses working safely, problem solving techniques, the use of a range of measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements to predictable problems in electronic communication systems.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	UEENEEH046B Solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems
Element:	Complete work and document problem solving activities.
Performance Criteria:	3.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed. 3.2 Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures. 3.3 Reports are written outlining system problem and justifying solutions used.
Element:	Prepare to solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems.
Performance Criteria:	1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood. 1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work. 1.3 Safety hazards, which have not previously been identified, are noted and established risk control measures are implemented. 1.4 The nature of the problem is obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken. 1.5 Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others. 1.6 Tools, testing devices, and materials needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.
Element:	Solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems.
Performance Criteria:	2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. 2.2 The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures. 2.3 Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures. 2.4 Knowledge of fundamental characteristics communication system components and transmission media is applied to solving system problems. 2.5 Logical approaches are used to solve system problems from measure and calculated values as they apply to communication systems. 2.6 Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person. 2.7 Problems are solved without unnecessary damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

• Classroom tutorial activities to consolidate the ascertaining correct operation of communications systems and solving fundamental system problems as met in engineering support work functions.
• Practical activities to encompass working safely, problem solving techniques, the use of a range of measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements to predictable problems in electronic communication systems. 
•  Work performance simulation projects involving the use of a range of measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements to predictable problems in electronic communication systems.
  
  

Teaching Schedule

Week Number	Topic Delivered	Assessment Tasks
1	Introduction to course, course guide, assessments, topics breakdown, resources, & OHS issues UEENEEH046B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4
2	Describe basic communication systems, and the need of modulation UEENEEH046B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4
3	Describe basic communication systems, and the need of modulation UEENEEH046B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4
4	Describe basic communication systems, and the need of modulation UEENEEH046B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4
5	Introduction of amplitude and frequency modulation UEENEEH046B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
6	Introduction of amplitude and frequency modulation UEENEEH046B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
7	Introduction of amplitude and frequency modulation UEENEEH046B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
8	Laboratory exercise UEENEEH046B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3	Laboratory exercise
9	Laboratory exercise UEENEEH046B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3	Laboratory exercise
10	Describe basic functions of transmitter and receiver UEENEEH046B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3	Assignment
11	Describe basic functions of transmitter and receiver UEENEEH046B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
12	Introduction of antenna and electromagnetic wave propagation UEENEEH046B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
13	Introduction of antenna and electromagnetic wave propagation UEENEEH046B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
14	Introduction of optical communications principles UEENEEH046B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
15	Introduction of optical communications principles UEENEEH046B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
16	Revision UEENEEH046B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3	Project report
17	Centralised Exam Period Week 1	Written exam in Week 17 or 18
18	Centralised Exam Period Week 2

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Reference books: • Gary M. Miller, Modern Electronic Communication, the latest edition, Prentice Hall • Sinnema, W., Electronics Transmission Technology, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall Useful websites: http://www,acma.gov.au http://www.arpansa.gov.au

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

This is a progressive assessment, the students are required to undertake summate assessments as follows:
• Laboratory exercises
• Written assignments
• Progressive test

Assessment Tasks

•  Written Test, 45 % 
•  Assignment and work performance simulations projects 50% 
•  Laboratory work 5 % 
•  A Pass in the Learning Unit when evidence of learning is collected according to the requirements as stated at “assessment criteria”. The documentation must be clearly communicated and submitted to supervisor within specified time.

This course is graded using the following course grades-
CHD- Competent with High Distinction
CDI- Competent with Distinction
CC- Competent with Credit
CAG- Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC- Not Yet Competent
DNS- Did Not Submit for Assessment

Assessment Matrix

			Assessment Types
Competency National Code	Competency Title	Cluster Title	lab	Assignments	Projects/Presentations	Test
UEENEEH046B	Solve fundamental problems in electronic communications systems	Communication Systems	X	X	X	X

Other Information

• In this course, minimum student directed hours are 8 in addition to 32 scheduled teaching hours.
• Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation, lab reports. 

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