Course Title: Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2009
Course Code: EEET6740C
Course Title: Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6083 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Course Contact: Gita Pendharkar
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925701
Course Contact Email: gita.pendharkar@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Chris Krolikowski
Phone: 9925 4438
Email: chris.krolikowski@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
No Pre-requisite and no co-requisite required
Course Description
This unit covers developing requirement to be incorporated in to the design of Electrotechnology projects. It encompasses determining the safety requirements to be met, establishing client expectations, ensuring cost effective solutions are pursued and documenting design requirements.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEE015B Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects |
Element: |
1. Prepare to develop design briefs.. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood. 2.1 Design brief is developed to include scenarios/requirements established in consultation with appropriate person(s), and regulatory requirements. 3.1 Project design brief is presented and discussed with person(s) of higher authority. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Part B Course Guide
Details of Learning Activities
This course is made up of a number of learning experiences including.
Practical laboratory exercises
Assignment work
Project design, management and implementation
OH&S is integrated into all learning experiences where appropriate and is a component in assessing all practical exercises and laboratory performance.
Teaching Schedule
Week Number | Topic Delivered | Assessment Task |
1 | Introduction to OHS OH&S Fundamentals Work environment Responsibilities Review Digital Fundamentals |
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2 | Introduction to Project Management | |
3 | Project brief Project specification |
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4 | Review of Flip Flops Time management |
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5 | Project Essential Component Operation Shift register Comparators | |
6 | Essential Component Operation (DM8870) | |
7 | Project costing Project resources Procurement of parts |
1. Submission of proposed time lines(Gantt chart) for project |
8 | Project risks and contingencies | 2. Submission of project specification and components |
9 | Implement project build | Provide Circuit Diagram and implement build |
10 | Implement project build | |
11 | Implement project build | Review of progress |
12 | Implement project build | |
13 | Implement project build | Review of progress |
14 | Implement project build | 3. Submission of reworked time lines according to actual times taken. |
15 | Written test on project components and operation | |
16 | Implement project build | |
17 | Project completion | Submission of portfolio and sign off working project. |
18 | Course review and feedback |
Please take note of "Other Information" given below
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Digital Fundamentals, Thomas Floyd |
0-13-194609-9 |
References
Digital Design Principles and Practices, John F Wakerly |
0-13-769191-2 |
Other Resources
Internet, equipment specifications, data sheets and application notes
Overview of Assessment
This competency will be assessed based on the following:
A. Industrial Project Modules
C. Industry Visit
D. Written Reports
Assessment Tasks
Assignments
Project
Written Examination
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Other competencies/courses clustered with this course are:
Implement OH&S Policies and Procedures (OHTH 5465C)
Manage electronics/computer systems projects (BUSM 6213C)
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