Course Title: Apply Scientific Principles to Engineering Problems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2010
Course Code: MIET7296
Course Title: Apply Scientific Principles to Engineering Problems
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6069 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology
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
Paul GEORGE
Tel. No. 99254957
Email: paul.george@rmit.edu.au
Leon MATTATIA
Tel. No. 99254668
Email: leon.mattatia@rmit.edu.au
Reuven SEGAL
Tel. No. 99254468
Email: reuven.segal@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to apply scientific principles to solve problems common to all engineering fields. This includes quantities and units, vector and scaler quantities, kinematics, dynamics, heat and temperature, constitution of matter, and error and uncertaintity.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBP230 Apply Scientific Principles to Engineering Problems |
Element: |
Apply scientific principles in the analysis or design of an engineering solution. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OH&S and environmental requirements for a given work area are obtained and understood. 1.2 Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate personnel. 1.3 The engineering problem is determined through requests, design briefs or equivalent and clarified with appropriate personnel. 1.4 Where appropriate expert advice is sought with respect to the engineering problem and according to enterprise agreements. 1.5 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved at the work site. 1.6 Resources and equipment needed for the task are obtained in accordance with enterprise procedures and checked for correct operation and safety. |
Element: |
Identify the scientific principles embedded in an engineering problem. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are followed. 2.2 Industry codes, regulations and technical documentation relevant to the engineering problem are interpreted and understood. 2.3 Where appropriate, tables and graphs are used to obtain computational data. 2.4 The appropriate assumptions underlying the engineering problem are made and recorded. 2.5 The most appropriate analytical, computational or design methodology is selected and can be justified. 2.6 Resources and equipment required are identified, obtained and checked for the purpose. |
Element: |
Verify, document and interpret outcomes. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 OH&S requirements for completing the work are followed. 3.2 The results of the analysis or design are recorded and documented in accordance with requirements and enterprise procedures. 3.3 Where appropriate, results are graphed and/or charted and interpreted. 3.4 If required, a formal report to present outcomes is prepared according to enterprise procedures. 3.5 Outcomes of analysis or design are verified and discussed with appropriate personnel. |
Learning Outcomes
NA
Details of Learning Activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Teaching Schedule
Session 1 INTRODUCTION TO COURSE AND HANDING OUT THE MAJOR ASSIGNMENT.
Session 2 BASIC CHEMISTRY .
Session 3 KINEMATICS OF LINEAR MOTION .
Session 4 KINEMATICS OF CIRCULAR MOTION.
Session 5 KINETICS OF LINEAR MOTION.
Session 6 KINETICS OF CIRCULAR MOTION.
Session 7 WORK
Session 8 ENERGY
Session 9 POWER
Session 10 MOMENTUM.
Session 11 SIMPLE MACHINES THEORY.
Session 12 REVISION .
Session 13 FINAL ASSESSMENT ( TEST ) CONDUCTED.
(Session(s) may be added if required & order of sessions may vary)
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
ENGINEERING MECHANICS by VAL IVANOFF ENGINEERING MECHANICS - DYNAMICS by R,C. HIBBELER. |
Other Resources
TEACHERS NOTES.
Overview of Assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply principles of mechanics to standard engineering problems. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Assessment Tasks
FINAL EXAM AT END OF THIS COURSE 70 %
MAJOR ASSIGNMENT 30 %
TOTAL 100 %
Assessment Matrix
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