Course Title: Apply knowledge of physical principles

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

Course Code: CIVE5698

Course Title: Apply knowledge of physical principles

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6093 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design

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

Program Manager / Teacher: Mr Ahmet Ertuncay
Tel. 9925 8375
Fax. 9925 4377
Email: ahmet.ertuncay@rmit.edu.au

Anita Mehmi
School of Vocational Engineering (SoVE)
Tel: (03) 9925 2011
Fax: (03) 9925 4189
E-mail: anita.mehmi@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 50

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 describes the skills and knowledge required by a person working in or dealing with an engineering design office in the basic principles of science that underpin the field of engineering.  Basic skills and knowledge in the scientific method and correct processes for carrying out tests and experiments and reporting findings is also included.  It facilitates technical communication and the abilty to work as a team member.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	EDX180B Apply knowledge of physical principles
Element:	1. Apply the concepts, specific technical terms and procedures used in measurement.
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Measurements are converted between different unit systems. 1.2 Vernier scales are correctly used to accurately measure dimensions. 1.3 Uncertainties in measurement are determined. 1.4 Scientific notation is correctly applied. 1.5 The system of SI units including multiples and submultiples is correctly applied. 1.6 Graphing techniques are correctly applied.
Element:	2. Identify and define the properties of materials.
Performance Criteria:	2.1 The concept of density can be explained. 2.2 A simple kinetic model of matter as applied to solids, liquids and gases can be described. 2.3 Pressures exerted by solids on their bases can be calculated. 2.4 The concepts of stress and strain can be explained. 2.5 The elastic limit and ultimate stress can be described. 2.6 Hooke’s law can be explained.
Element:	3. Identify and define the basic principles of heat.
Performance Criteria:	3.1 The difference between heat and temperature can be explained. 3.2 Different temperatures can be measured. 3.3 Conversions between different temperature scales can be calculated. 3.4 The concepts of latent heat and sensible heat can be explained. 3.5 The heat transfer processes of conduction, convection and radiation can be demonstrated.
Element:	4. Solve simple problems involving vectors.
Performance Criteria:	4.1 The difference between scalar and vector quantities can be explained. 4.2 Resultant vectors can be determined graphically or by calculation. 4.3 Vectors can be resolved into rectangular components.
Element:	5. Solve simple problems involving forces and moments.
Performance Criteria:	5.1 The principles of mass and weight can be explained in terms of inertia and force. 5.2 The concept of equilibrium can be used to analyse a system of forces. 5.3 The centre of gravity can be demonstrated. 5.4 The concept of moments can be explained. 5.5 The moment effect of a simple system of forces can be determined.
Element:	6. Identify and define the basic properties of electricity.
Performance Criteria:	6.1 The main features of electrical safety can be demonstrated. 6.2 The use of circuit breakers and fuses can be shown. 6.3 The properties of voltage, current and resistance can be identified and explained. 6.4 A digital multimeter can be used to accurately measure voltage, current and resistance in an electrical circuit. 6.5 Simple circuits can be analysed. 6.6 Shorts and open circuits can be explained. 6.7 Fault finding can be carried out using a multimeter. 6.8 The differences between AC and DC current can be explained. 6.9 The concept of electrical power can be described.
Element:	7. Carry out and report on experiments related to the determination of physical properties.
Performance Criteria:	7.1 Equipment is used safely, and in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 7.2 Written instructions for experiments are followed accurately. 7.3 Results are recorded and presented accurately and clearly. 7.4 Experimental data and calculated results are analysed, drawing valid conclusions and critically evaluating experimental technique. 7.5 Experiments aims, rationale, procedures, data, calculations, analysis and conclusions are presented in correctly formatted technical reports.
Element:	8. Solve quantitive problems
Performance Criteria:	8.1 Translate problems from text, laboratory situations and real life into diagrammatic and mathematical terms. 8.2 Identify relevant formulae, rearranging if necessary. 8.3 Substitute values into formulae and solve for the unknown, quoting correct units and the appropriate number of significant figures. 8.4 Use order of magnitude calculations to check the validity of answers. 8.5 Solve problems arising from practical work.

Learning Outcomes

 

Details of Learning Activities

Teacher-led :
- Recognise and correctly use the terms and procedures used in measurement.
- Identify SI units including length, area, volume, mass and time.
- Identify and convert the measurements.
- Define the concept of density, stress and strain.
- Define the Hook’s Law.
- Apply Hook’s Law.
- Identify and define the basic principles of heat.
- Identify the differences between the heat and the temperature.
- Identify the reasons and results of Latent Heat and Specific Heat.
- Explain and demonstrate conduction, convention and radiation.
- Explain and demonstrate the calculation of heat flow and temperature values between the composite walls.
- Explain the difference between Scalar and Vector quantities.
- Calculate components of a vector.
- Calculate moments and couples, and parallel forces.
- Determine and describe the differences and the use of Mass and Weight.
- Describe and evaluate equilibrium.
- Calculate the location of the Centre of Gravity.
- Describe the use of Electricity.
- Describe the differences between DC and AC circuits.
- Describe and calculate voltage, current, resistance and power.
Student-based problem-solving :
- Participate in individual problem solving activities completed to industry standard related to typical engineering workplace problems requiring:
- Calculate all parameters related to the length, area and volume.
- Calculate and complete test work sheets for length by using vernier calliper.
- Calculate all parameters related with mass, volume, density, force, moment, gravity and pressure.
- Calculate and convert all parameters related with the heat and temperature.
- Calculate the quantities as vector or scalar.
- Calculate the values of currents, resistances and power.
- Solve the problems from Contemporary College Physics (2001 update) Jones and Childers, McGraw-Hill publication.
 

Teaching Schedule

 

Week	Topics Delivered	Element / Performance criteria
1 - 2	Measurements	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6
3 - 4	Properties of materials	2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
5 - 6	Heat	3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
7	Practical	7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5
8	Exam 1	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5
9 - 10	Vectors	4.1, 4.2, 4.3
11 - 12	Forces and Moments	5.1, 5.2
13 - 15	Electricity	6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9
16	Solve quantitive problems	8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5
17-18	Exam 2	4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

From online notes posted on blackboard.

References

Contemporary College Physics (2001 update), Dr. Edwin Jones and Dr. Richard Childers, McGraw-Hill publication.

Other Resources

Learning guide

Overview of Assessment

Assessment are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks detailed under the Assessment Task Section.

Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table:

NYC (<50%) Not Yet Competent

CAG (50-59%) Competent - Pass

CC (60-69%) Competent - Credit

CDI (70-79%) Competent - Distinction

CHD (80-100%) Competent - High Distinction

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Tasks
There are 4 assessments. Out of 4 assessment 2 are closed book exam and 2 are assignment.
Exams for this course  is two hour closed book and you must obtain pass result from all assessment tasks.

Assignment 1, 15%
This assignment cover the content of topics Measurements, Properties of materials, Heat and Carry out and report experiments.
This assignment will have a weighting of15% of the final overall assessment mark.

Exam 1, 35%
This exam is closed book and to cover the content of topics Measurements, Properties of materials, Heat and Carry out and report experiments.
This test will have a weighting of 35 % of the final overall assessment mark.

Assignment 2, 15%
This assignment cover the content of topics Vectors, Forces and Moments, Electricity and Solve quantitive problems.
This assignment will have a weighting of 15% of the final overall assessment mark.

Exam 2, 35%
This test is closed book and to cover the content of topics Vectors, Forces and Moments, Electricity and Solve quantitive problems.
This test will have a weighting of 35 % of the final overall assessment mark.To be deemed competent students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a competency.

Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. Students will be provided with feedback throughout the course to check their progress.
Classroom asssessments 1 to 8 all relate to competency based nature of C6093 program. Satisfactory completion of this competency based componentcy requires your active participation to all classroom activities.To be deemed competent students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a competency.

Assessment details:

These assessments will have a weighting of total 100% of the final overall assessment mark

Assessment Matrix

 

EDX180B Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

4.1

4.2

4.3

5.1

5.2

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Exam 1

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Assignment 2

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Exam 2

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EDX180B Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

5.3

5.4

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7.1

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7.3

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8.1

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Exam 1

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Assignment 2

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Exam 2

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Other Information

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities. The estimated time is minimum 20 hours outside the class time.

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

• Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.

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 to 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 to 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 seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete 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 two working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.

If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than seven calendar days (from the original due date), you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than two 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:

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration.

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the university.

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

Email Communication:

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
 

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