Course Title: Aerospace Electronic Fundamentals 1
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2010
Course Code: EEET6533
Course Title: Aerospace Electronic Fundamentals 1
School: 130T Engineering (TAFE)
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6011 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aerospace)
Course Contact : Nihal Hana
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4523
Course Contact Email:nihal.hana@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Andrew Kim
Location: City, 57.5.20
Telephone: 9925 4295
Fax 9925 8099
Email: andrew.kim@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Yr 10 or trade level mathematics
Course Description
This course aims to provide underpinning knowledge in electronics for training in para-professional technician field.
The purpose of this study is to provide underpinning knowledge of electrical fundamentals, calculations, test equipment and provides knowledge of electromagnetic flux applications.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBH151 Aerospace Electronic Fundamentals 1 |
Learning Outcomes
1. Explain concepts relating to and calculate the maximum and minimum values of electrical components.
2. Describe fundamental electrical concepts and principles.
3. Describe and explain resistance and resistors and perform related calculations.
4. Discuss the application of multi-range/function meters.
5. Discuss and demonstrate the application of Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes (CROs).
6. Explain and perform calculations relating to capacitance and capacitors.
7. Explain aspects of magnetism and magnetic fields.
8. Explain aspects of and perform calculations relating to electromagnetism and electromagnetic fields.
9. Explain aspects of and perform calculations relating to inductance and inductors.
Details of Learning Activities
This module facilitates articulation into Aerospace and Engineering Degree courses.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1: CROS and Multimeters
Week 2: Electrical Calculations, Electrical Fundamentals, Resistance and Resistors
Week 3: Capacitance and Capacitors
Week 4: Magnetism, Electromagnetism and Inductors
Week 5: Examination Revision
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Jackson, Introduction to Electronic Circuits |
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Floyd T., 5th Ed, Principles of Electric Circuits, Merril., Melbourne |
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Floyd T., 5th Ed, Electronic Fundamentals, Merril, Melbourne |
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Videos - Basic Electricity Parts 1 and 2 |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
To successfully to complete this course the student is required to pass written assessment tasks and demonstrate skills and ability by completing practical tasks.
Assessment Tasks
In 2009, participants are required to complete one assessment and one examination. The first assessment task is a test worth 40%. The examination, 60%, is a closed book examination at the end of the course.
Assessment Item 1 (40%): TEST
Assessment Item 2 (60%): FINAL EXAMINATION
Assessment Matrix
| Learning outcomes | % of Assessment | |
| Test 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Test 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Test 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Test 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Exam | 1 to 4 | 60 |
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