Course Title: Apply calculus in engineering situations
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: MATH5323C
Course Title: Apply calculus in engineering situations
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6114 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering
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: Mr. Sergei Eljaste
TEL: 03 9925 4661
EMAIL: sergei.eljaste@rmit.edu.au
LOCATION: 57.5.15
Teacher: Mr. Leon Mattatia
TEL: 03 9925 4668
EMAIL: leon.mattatia@rmit.edu.au
LOCATION: 57.5.15
Nominal Hours: 80
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are none
Course Description
This unit covers applying concepts of calculus to engineering situations.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM23002A Apply calculus in engineering situations |
Element: |
1 Apply differentiation techniques to engineering applications |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Solve engineering problems using the rules of differentiation. |
Element: |
2 Apply integration techniques to engineering applications |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Use integration techniques to obtain integrals of algebraic, trigonometric and exponential functions and evaluate definite integrals. |
Learning Outcomes
NA
Details of Learning Activities
Lectures, tutorials and problem solving.
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly teaching and assessment order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of resources.
| Teaching Week | Topics |
| 1 |
Introduction to the course, OH&S Brief Basic Concepts, Limits, First Principles |
| 2 | Limits, First Principles/Power Rule |
| 3 | Differentiation of functions by rule-Polynominals, Trigonometric, Expontential and Logarithmic functions |
| 4 | Differentiation of functions by rule-Polynomials, Trigonometric, Exponential and Logarithmic functions |
| 5 | Chain Rule, Product Rule and Quotient Rule |
| 6 | Chain Rule, Product Rule and Quotient Rule |
| 7 | Parametric Differentiation, the concepts of implicit and explicit functions |
| 8 | Parametric Differentiation, the concepts of implicit and explicit functions |
| 9 | Differential Calculus-Stationary points, maximum and minimum applications |
| 10 | Newton’s method for solving applications |
| 11 | Introduction to Anti-Differentiation/Integration |
| 12 | Definite integral of Polynomials, Trigonometric and Exponential Functions and hence finding the area of the given functions |
| 13 | Simpson’s Rule |
| 14 | Area between the curves |
| 15 | Integration of rectilinear motion and engineering application |
| 16 | Revision |
| 18 | Final Test |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no prescribed Textbooks. Class notes and references will be provided to students |
References
1. G. F. Fitz-Gerald and I. A. Peckham, Mathematical Methods for Engineers and Scientists. |
Other Resources
An approved Calculator
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.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and skills are assessed through the completion of two assessment tasks. All the assessment tasks simulate aerospace and related engineering applications.
Assessment Task One- (Written Assignment 50%)
Assessment Task Two (Open book written Test 50%)
NB: This course is competency based and you must achieve competency in all Elements in order to pass. Courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilise graded assessment
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 | Element | Performance Criteria |
| Assessment Task One (Written Assignment) |
1 2 |
2.1 |
| Assessment Task Two (Open book written test) |
1 2 |
1.1 2.1 2.2 |
Other Information
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support.
Disability Liaison Unit:
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
If you miss an exam/test you may be eligible for Special Consideration. If eligible you must apply within 48 hours of the scheduled assessment. Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm for full details.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
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Other Information:
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