Course Title: Perform computations

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2021

Course Code: MATH5266C

Course Title: Perform computations

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5398 - Diploma of Applied Technologies

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

 

Teacher

Dr Elmas Aliu
Ph: +61 3 9925 4360
Email: elmas.aliu@rmit.edu.au


Appointment by email preferred
 

Program Manager

Munir Muniruzzaman

Email:munir.muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au

Appointments by email

Nominal Hours: 30

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

Nil

Course Description

This unit covers estimating approximate answers to arithmetical problems, carrying out basic calculations involving percentages and proportions, and determining simple ratios and averages. The unit includes producing and interpreting simple charts and graphs.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MEM12024A Perform computations

Element:

1. Determine work requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Required outcomes are established from job instructions.

1.2. Data is obtained from relevant sources and interpreted correctly.

1.3. Required calculation method is determined to suit the application, including selection of relevant arithmetic operations and/or formulae.

1.4. Expected results are estimated, including rounding off, as appropriate.

Element:

2. Perform calculations

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Calculation method is applied correctly.
2.2. Correct answer is obtained.
2.3. Answer is checked against estimation.

Element:

3. Produce charts and graphs from given information

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Data is transposed accurately to produce charts or graphs.
3.2. Charts or graphs accurately reflect data on which they are based.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements & Performance Criteria


Details of Learning Activities

You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates

  • Lectures/class activities 
  • Work simulation activities
  • Tutorials


Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Week

Topics

Readings & Activities

Assessments

1

Introduction to course, course guide, assessments, topics breakdown, resources, & OHS issues.

MEM12024A:1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4
  • Online course introduction
    • Introducing canvas
    • Online class connection
    • Topics introduced. 
    • Teaching schedule explained
    • Notes and other reference on canvas. 
      • Assessments introduced
      • Due date of assessments

Material, notes available on canvas

Introduced:

Assignment

Test

2

Geometry: length, perimeter, area

  • concepts of perimeter, area and volume
  • formula applicable to the determination of perimeter, area and volume of simple geometric shapes
  • perform calculations involving length, perimeter, area and volume

MEM12024A:

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

 Introduction / lecture and tutorial  on Performing calculations involving:

  • length,
  • perimeter,
  • area and
  • volume rules.

Using appropriate formulas (tutorial) applicable to the determination of:

  • perimeter,
  • area and
  • volume of simple geometric shapes.

Notes available on canvas

Assignment is issued

3

mixed Algebra introduction:

  • numbers,
  • decimals,
  • fractions and
  • whole numbers

MEM12024A:

1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

Algebraic expressions and correct mathematical operation in correct order (introduction and tutorial).

  • procedures for carrying out calculations involving fractions and using each of the four basic rules
  • Estimating approximate answers

Notes available on canvas

 

4

Basic algebra (number theory) involving dimensional analysis in correct order.

  • Addition,
  • Subtraction,
  • Multiplication, and
  • Division

MEM12024A:

1.2,1.3, 2.1, 2.2

Class introduction and tutorial on:

  • Checking calculated answers for accuracy.

Using dimensions with the same units when calculating:

  • length,
  • perimeter,
  • area and volume

Notes available on canvas

 

5

Rounding off figures when estimating approximate answers.

MEM12024A: 1.4, 2.3
  • Techniques for estimating approximate answers are applied in tutorial
  • procedures for rounding off figures when estimating approximate answers

Notes available on canvas

 

6
  • Mixed numbers, decimals, fractions and whole numbers.
  • Expressing information presented in fractional or decimal format as a percentage

MEM12024A: 1.2,1.3, 2.1, 2.2
  • Address procedures to be followed on converting a fraction to a percentage with tutorial

Notes available on canvas

 

7
  • Revision on basic algebraic rules and calculations,
  • Revision on length, area and volume.

MEM12024A:

1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
  • Revision with tutorial

Notes available on canvas

 

8

Rational numbers (fractions) into decimals.

MEM12024A:

1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.

Tutorial on:

Selecting appropriate formulae for the given application. 

  • Converting a fraction to a percentage.
  • checking and clarifying task related information

Notes available on canvas

 

 9
  • Substituting the correct values for each term in the relevant formulae .
  • Reasons for ensuring that the units of each term are consistent with the formulae selected

MEM12024A:

1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
  • Following rules of algebra.
  • Using correct formula
  •  Unit used in correct order.

Notes available on canvas

 

 10

Revision

MEM12024A:

1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

 

Group tutorial

Tutorial available on canvas

 

 11

Mathematical / algebraic operations

  • Ratios
  • Proportions
  • Fractions, and
  • Decimals

MEM12024A:

1.2, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
  • Using appropriate mathematical operations.
  • Given ratios and proportions can be expressed in terms of whole numbers, fractions and decimal fractions.

Notes and tutorial available on canvas

 

 12

Ratios and proportions

MEM12024A:

1.2, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
  • Performing calculations involving ratios or proportions.
  • Tutorial.

Notes and tutorial available on canvas

 

 13

Charts and graphs

 

MEM12024A: 3.1, 3.2

Determining required information from appropriate charts or graphs

Notes and tutorial available on canvas

 

 14

Simple charts and graphs

MEM12024A: 3.1, 3.2
  • Producing simple charts or graphs from given information or observations made.
  • Scales applicable to the axes of the graphs or charts. procedures for drawing 'lines of best fit'.

Notes and tutorial available on canvas

 

 15

Revision.

Practice Test

MEM12024A:

1.2, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

Tutorial, Practice Test including correcting and giving the right solutions and directions of similar questions selected for the test.

Practice test with solutions available on canvas

 

 16

Test

MEM12024A:

1.2, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

Individual test

Online test

 17-18

Test Feedback

Test Feedback

 

 

         


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

Mathematics for Technicians byBlair Alldis ,Vincent Kelly

9781743070772

Other Resources

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through Canvas and may be provided with additional materials in class. A list of relevant recommended books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment 1: Assignment

Assessment 2: Final Test

 

These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

 

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1 Assignment

           

Assessment 2 Final Test

1.1

X

X

1.2

X

X

1.3

X

X

1.4

X

X

2.1

X

X

2.2

X

X

2.3

X

X

3.1

X

X

3.2

X

X

 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Assignment

Assessment 2: Test

To be deemed competent, student must achieve satisfactory (S) results in ALL assessments.
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.

Assessment Due Dates

All assessment tasks will have a due date provided and published in Canvas. Assessments submitted after the due date will not be accepted unless an extension has been provided or special consideration has been granted.

Assessment Resubmissions (if Unsatisfactory)

You will be allowed 1 (ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (if unsatisfactory). You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.

If you do not submit your assessment (First attempt) by the due date you will not be eligible for resubmission if unsatisfactory.


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs MEM12024A Elements & Performance Criteria

 

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1 Assignment

           

Assessment 2 Test

1.1

X

X

1.2

X

X

1.3

X

X

1.4

X

X

2.1

X

X

2.2

X

X

2.3

X

X

3.1

X

X

3.2

X

X

 

Other Information

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 http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

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: 

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

Other Information: 

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

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