Course Title: Use engineering applications software
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 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
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
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 UEENEED004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3,2, 4.1, 4.2 Introduction to OHS Introduction to the drafting UEENEEH081B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
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2 |
Basic Mathematical operations, variables, expressions and constants UEENEED004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3,2, 4.1, 4.2 |
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3 |
Arrays. File basics. UEENEED004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3,2, 4.1, 4.2 UEENEEH081B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
Matlab Lab 1 (3%) |
4 |
Vectors. Referencing vector components. Operations on vectors. UEENEED004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3,2, 4.1, 4.2 UEENEEH081B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
AUTOCAD Assignment 1 (3%) |
5 |
Defining a matrix. Basic operations with matrices. UEENEED004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3,2, 4.1, 4.2 UEENEEH081B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
Matlab Lab 2 (3%) |
6 |
Plotting and Graphics. Basic 2D plotting UEENEED004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3,2, 4.1, 4.2 UEENEEH081B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
AUTOCAD Assignment 2 (3%) |
7 |
Formatting a plot. Electric signal simulation UEENEED004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3,2, 4.1, 4.2 UEENEEH081B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
Matlab Lab 3 (3%) |
8 |
Basic statistics using MATLAB UEENEED004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3,2, 4.1, 4.2 UEENEEH081B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
AUTOCAD Assignment 3 (3%) |
9 |
Practice session, finalising labs 1 - 4 UEENEED004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3,2, 4.1, 4.2 UEENEEH081B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
Matlab Lab 4 (3%) |
10 |
Introduction to programming. Writing functions. UEENEED004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3,2, 4.1, 4.2 UEENEEH081B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
AUTOCAD Assignment 4 (3%) |
11 |
Using selection and repetition statements UEENEED004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3,2, 4.1, 4.2 UEENEEH081B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
Matlab Lab 5 (3%) |
12 |
Symbolic tools. Solving algebraic equations UEENEED004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3,2, 4.1, 4.2 Electronics circuit Schematic using AutoCAD software UEENEEH081B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
AUTOCAD Assignment 5 (3%) |
13 |
Laboratory assignment final submission UEENEED004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3,2, 4.1, 4.2
UEENEEH081B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
Matlab Lab 6 (5%) |
14 |
Working on Matlab Project UEENEED004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3,2, 4.1, 4.2 Introduction to AutoCAD software PCB design layout |
AUTOCAD Assignment 6 (5%) |
15 |
Project submission UEENEED004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3,2, 4.1, 4.2 Electronics circuit board design using AutoCAD software UEENEEH081B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
Project (20%) |
16 |
Revision, pre-exam consultation UEENEED004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3,2, 4.1, 4.2 Electronics circuit board design using AutoCAD software UEENEEH081B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
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17 |
Final Practical Examination UEENEED004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3,2, 4.1, 4.2 Major practical test using AutoCAD software UEENEEH081B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
Practical Exam (40%) |
18 |
Catch-up class, Results entry UEENEED004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3,2, 4.1, 4.2 Course review and feedback UEENEEH081B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
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% (Matlab 20% and AUTOCAD 20%)
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.
Matlab (20%)
Matlab Lab 1: 3%
Matlab Lab 2: 3%
Matlab Lab 3: 3%
Matlab Lab 4: 3%
Matlab Lab 5: 3%
Matlab Lab 6: 5%
AUTOCAD (20%)
AUTOCAD Assignment 1: 3%
AUTOCAD Assignment 2: 3%
AUTOCAD Assignment 3: 3%
AUTOCAD Assignment 4: 3%
AUTOCAD Assignment 5: 3%
AUTOCAD Assignment 6: 5%
Assessment task 2: Project 20%
MATLAB and AUTOCAD Projects - 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% (Matlab and AUTOCAD)
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:
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. Make sure you understand the special consideration policy available at -
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Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This course is delivered in a cluster (Engineering Software) in conjunction with "EEET6764C Design printed circuit board" and "ISYS5662C Use engineering applications software". All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of both competencies UEENEEH081B and UEENEED004B.
In this cluster (ISYS5662C and EEET6764C), minimum student directed hours are 44 in addition to 36 scheduled teaching hours.
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, project work, individual student-teacher course-related consultation, organized industrial visits, writing reflective journals, lab reports.
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