Course Title: Use engineering applications software
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: ISYS5662C
Course Title: Use engineering applications software
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6083 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Course Contact: William Lau
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4703
Course Contact Email: william.lau@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ganesh Naik
Phone: + 613 9925 4252
Email: ganesh.naik@rmit.edu.au
Olga Gredeskoul
Phone: + 613 9925 4392
Email: olga.gredeskoul@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
NONE
Course Description
This unit covers the use of computer application relevant to
engineering support work functions. It encompasses applying
user preferences, using application menus and tools, entering
and retrieve information, working with groups and transferring
and printing files.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEED004B Use engineering applications software |
Element: |
1. Prepare to use computer applications |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures. |
Element: |
2. Use engineering application software |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. |
Element: |
3. Output information from an application |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Completed files are stored appropriately in accordance with enterprise requirements. |
Element: |
4. Shut down computer. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Files are named, arranged, saved and backed up in accordance with enterprise requirements. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
This unit shall be demonstrated using MATLAB computational software package which covers applications in Electrical and electronics engineering. This unit aims to enhance students engineering skills using this software package
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Topic | Assessment |
| 1 | The MATLAB Environment overview | |
| 2 | Basic Mathematical operations, variables, expressions and constants | |
| 3 | Arrays. File basics. | Lab 1 (5%) |
| 4 | Vectors. Referencing vector components. Operations on vectors. | |
| 5 | Defining a matrix. Basic operations with matrices. | Lab 2 (5%) |
| 6 | Plotting and Graphics. Basic 2D plotting | |
| 7 | Formatting a plot. Electric signal simulation | Lab 3 (5%) |
| 8 | Basic statistics using MATLAB | |
| 9 | Practice session, finalising labs 1 - 4 | Lab 4 (5%) |
| 10 | Introduction to programming. Writing functions. | |
| 11 | Using selection and repetition statements | Lab 5 (10%) |
| 12 | Symbolic tools. Solving algebraic equations | |
| 13 | Laboratory assignment final submission | Lab 6 (10%) |
| 14 | Working on Project | |
| 15 | Project submission | Project (20%) |
| 16 | Revision, pre-exam consultation | |
| 17 | Final Practical Examination | Practical Exam (40%) |
| 18 |
Catch-up class, Results entry |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
David McMahon, MATLAB Demystified, A self-Teaching guide, 2007, McGraw-Hill |
9780071485517 |
References
Other Resources
Lecture notes, Laboratory exercises and other course material is available on the course Blackboard Website and the student network drive.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment in this unit will include:
• Progressive practical assessment - laboratory exercises
• Written tests
• Engineering problem simulation projects
Assessment Tasks
Assessment task 1: Laboratory exercises 40%
Assessment task 1 will be a set of tutorial and practical exercises. All these exercises need to be completed by week 13. The practical exercises are accumulative ones and will be graded on submission of all laboratory reports. These tutorial/practical exercises will be available on learning hub and student’s local drive.
Laboratory exercise-1: 5%
Laboratory exercise-2: 5%
Laboratory exercise-3 5%
Laboratory exercise-4 5%
Laboratory exercise-5 10%
Laboratory exercise-6 10%
Assessment task 2: Project 20%
MATLAB Project - Students will be required to work on a project based on the skills they learnt in previous weeks. The project will commence on week 13 or 14 and students need to demonstrate the working project and submit the reports by week 17. The project details will be provided on the learning hub and student’s local drive.
Assessment task 3 : Practical Examination 40%
A practical test will be held on week 18 based on all the learning aspects of these competencies.
This course is graded using the following course grades:
80 - 100: CHD - Competent with High Distinction
70 - 79: CDI - Competent with Distinction
60 - 69: CC - Competent with Credit
50 - 59: CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
0 - 49: NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This competency ISYS5662C is delivered in conjunction with EEET6764C in the same cluster "Engineering Software".
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