Course Title: Environment Systems and Integration
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: AERO5391
Course Title: Environment Systems and Integration
School: 130T Engineering (TAFE)
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6011 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aerospace)
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
Mr. Andrew Kim
Location: City 57.5.20
Contact: 99254295
e-mail:andrew.kim@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
AERO5384 Introduction to Aerospace
MATH5156 Aerospace Mathematics 1
ONPS5098 Aerospace Physics
Course Description
This course aims to provide training on aircraft environmental systems and aircraft systems integration.
This course provides the underpinning knowledge in aircraft pressurisation, oxygen systems and air-conditioning principles.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBH735 Environment Systems and Integration |
Learning Outcomes
1. Explain aircraft pressurisation terms and applications.
2. Explain principles of operation for pressurisation systems and components.
3. Explain principles of and terminology used in an aircraft air-conditioning system.
4. Describe vapour cycle air-conditioning systems and components including their respective constructional features and functions.
5. Describe air cycle air-conditioning systems and components, including their respective constructional features and functions.
6. Describe aircraft combustion heating system construction and operation.
7. Describe the function, construction and operation of aircraft fuel systems and components.
8. Explain the need for aircraft oxygen systems.
9. Describe the function, construction, layout and safety precautions associated with aircraft oxygen systems.
Details of Learning Activities
Students will participate in tutorial, group discussions and written assignments.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1: Tutorial 1
Week 2: Tutorial 2
Week 3: Tutorial 3
Week 4: Tutorial 4
Week 5: Tutorial 5
Week 6: Tutorial 6
Week 7: Tutorial 7
Week8: Tutorial 8
Week 9: Tutorial 9
Week 10: Tutorial 10
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Final Examination
There is a 26-hour student directed learning component in this course
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Class handouts |
References
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics, Airframe Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration Publications, Washington DC, USA |
Other Resources
- Pen and paper
- Access to computer with word processing and internet
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 to aerospace standards.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Assignments - 30%
Assessment 2: Written Exam - 70%
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Study and learning Support:
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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:
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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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