Course Title: Diagnose and rectify faults in global positioning systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2010
Course Code: EEET6755C
Course Title: Diagnose and rectify faults in global positioning systems
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6083 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Course Contact: Kemps Cheng
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4691
Course Contact Email: kemps.cheng@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Noor Sateh
Phone: +61 3 9925 4013
Noor.sateh@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
UEENEEH012B & UEENEEH072B
Course Description
This course covers fault diagnosis and rectification in global positioning system. The unit encompasses safe working practices, interpreting diagrams, applying logical diagnostic methods and knowledge of GPS system components, rectifying faults, safety and functional testing and completing the necessary service documentation.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEH032B Diagnose and rectify faults in global positioning systems |
Element: |
1. Prepare to diagnose and rectify faults. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood. 2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
- Classroom tutorial activities to consolidate the knowledge of GPS and related systems
• Practical activities to encompass working safely, problem solving techniques, the use of a range of measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements to predictable problems in GPS and related systems.
• Work performance simulation projects involving the use of a range of measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements to predictable problems in GPS and related systems.
Teaching Schedule
Week1 Overview of Telecommunication and Networks
Week2 Network Model
Lab Task 1
Application and Transport layer protocols
Week3 Protocol Suite
Week4 Data Link Layer Protocols
Lab Task 2
Examining device’s gateway and route
Week5 PPP
Week6 PPP
Lab Task 3
Data Link and physical layer examination
Week7 ISDN
Week8 ISDN
Lab exam 1 (20%)
Week9 XDSL
Lab Task 4
Network configuration testing and documentation
Week10 XDSL
Lab Task 5
PPP configuration
Week11 Frame Relay
Lab Task 6
Challenge Router configuration
Week12 Frame Relay
Lab Task 7
Configuring Frame Relay PVC
Week13 ATM
Lab Task 8
Frame Relay Configuration
Week14 ATM
Revision of All Labs
Week15 Lab Exam 2 (30%)
Week16 Revision of lectures
Week17 Written Exam (40 %)
Week18 catchup
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Behrouz A. Forouzan, ‘Data Communications and Networking’, International Edition, McGraw-Hill Education |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
This is a progressive assessment, the students are required to undertake summate assessments as follows:
• Laboratory exercises
• Written assignments
• Progressive test
Assessment Tasks
Written Test, 30 %
• Assignment and work performance simulations projects 60%
• Laboratory work 10 %
• A Pass in the Learning Unit when evidence of learning is collected according to the requirements as stated at “assessment criteria”. The documentation must be clearly communicated and submitted to supervisor within specified time.
Assessment Matrix
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