Course Title: Undertake computations in an electrotechnology environment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2012

Course Code: EEET6783C

Course Title: Undertake computations in an electrotechnology environment

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6085 - Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Technology

Course Contact: Dr Elmas Aliu

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4360

Course Contact Email: elmas.aliu@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 120

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

Nil

Course Description

This unit covers computational and mathematical procedures
to solve problems or to enhance given data. It encompasses
working safely, applying knowledge of undertaking
computations in electrotechnology environment.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEE050B Undertake computations in an electrotechnology environment

Element:

• Prepare to undertake computations.
• Undertake computations.
• Complete monitoring activities.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Computational activities are planned and prepared
to ensure OHS policies and procedures are followed,
with the work appropriately sequenced in
accordance with requirements.

1.2 Data for computations are obtained and verified in
accordance with established procedures and to
comply with requirements.

1.3 Location in which activities are undertaken or data
gathered is determined from job requirements.

1.4 Materials/devices needed to carry out the
computations are obtained in accordance with
established procedures.


2.1 OHS policies and procedures for undertaking
monitoring activities are followed.

2.2 Computations are undertaken in accordance with
requirements.

2.3 Unplanned events or conditions are responded to in
accordance with established procedure.

2.4 Ongoing checks of the quality/accuracy of the work
are undertaken in accordance with established
procedures.



3.1 Computations are verified and checked against
estimates.

3.2 Documentation/reports/computations are completed
to ensure all requirements are met. Complete monitoring
activities.

3.3 Work completion is notified in accordance with
established procedures.


Learning Outcomes


N/A


Details of Learning Activities

Students will participate face to face in

• Classroom tutorial activities to consolidate the core essential mathematical and statistical data concepts for engineering study, which may include algebraic manipulations and functions, indices and logarithms trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, differential and integral calculus, statistics and probability.

• Work simulation activities focus in technical leadership activities, which include: team building, identify team member’s work task, clear and concise dissemination of ideas and information, planning and organising activities to meet requested standards. Demonstrate leadership characteristic, such as: problem solving, keeping records and documenting tasks.


Teaching Schedule

 

Week Number Topic Delivered Assessment Task
1

 Introduction to the competency of EEET6783C

Prepare to Undertake computations with Mathematical linear measurement in engineering:
• Precision and error in mathematical computations and
• Displaying mathematical outcomes in the correct format using the appropriate significant figures and in scientific notation
Undertake computations with Perimeters of plane figures, polygons and the perimeter of shapes involving arcs
• Pythagoras’ theorem to engineering situations

 
2  
Undertake computations with Mathematical spatial measurement in engineering:
• Areas of combined shapes
• Volume and surface areas of solids
Trigonometry:

• Right triangle trigonometry in engineering problems

Trigonometrical concepts in problems involving inclined planes, vectors and force sand electrical sinusoidal waveforms


 
3 Sine and cosine rules in practical applications
• Mathematical concepts for radial and triangulation surveys
Complete monitoring activities such as
Basic Algebra in engineering calculations:
• Basic operations involving substitutions, additions, removal of brackets, multiplication and divisions
• Solving linear equations
• Transportation in non-linear equations

 
4

 Complete monitoring activities such as
Linear graphical techniques in engineering problem solving:
• Graphing linear functions
• Deriving equations from graphs and tables
• Solving simulations equations algebraically and graphically
• The best line of fit graphically and determine equation

 
5  Mathematical computations involving polynomials:
• Adding, subtracting and multiplying polynomials
• Factorising trinomials
• Solving quadratic equation
Mathematical computations involving quadratic graphs
• Graphs of quadratic functions
• Maxima and minima
• Graphical solutions of quadratic equations
 Assignment  handed out (worth 20% of total mark) due date end of week 16.
6  Properties of a parabola
• Applications of parabolas in engineering applications

• Properties of a parabola
• Applications of parabolas in engineering applications
Mathematical computations involving Trigonometry and graphical techniques in engineering problems:
• Graphs of trigonometric functions e.g.: V=Vmsinθ,I=Imcosθ
 
7  Trigonometry and graphical techniques in engineering problems:
• Graphs of trigonometric functions e.g.: V=Vmsinθ,I=Imcosθ
Addition of equations such as: vsinθ + usin(θ + φ) graphically
• Simpson’s Rule to determine the average and root mean square values of a sinusoidal waveform
 
8  Practice test and revision  Practice test and revision
9  Closed book Test  Test (worth 30% of total mark)
 10

Mathematical computations involving

Differential Calculus

Basic concepts
• Definition of the derivative of a function as the slope of a tangent line (the gradient of a curve);
• limits; basic examples from 1st principles;
• Notation and Results of derivative of k.f(ax + b) where f(x)=x to the power of n, sin x, cos x, tan x,
• e to the power of x, ln x.

Rules of Differentiation:
• Examples are derivative of sum and difference; product rule; quotient rule; chain rule (function of a function), limited to two rules for any given function.

 
 11  The 2nd derivative
• Applications (Equations of tangents and normals; stationary points; turning points; and curve sketching; rates of change; rectilinear motion)
• Verbally formulated problems involving related rates and maxima: minima
Mathematical computations involving

Integral Calculus

• The definition of Antiderivatives
• Integration as the inverse operation to differentiation (Examples are results of the integral of k.f(ax + b) where f(x) = x to the power of n, sin x, cos x, sec squared x, e to the power of x)
 
 12

 Methods of Integration.
• The method of substitution
• The method of integration by parts
Rational functions
Complete monitoring activities such as
Application of differential and integral calculus into engineering

 
 13 Mathematical computations involving

Differential Equations:

• Introduction and definition
• First order separable and linear equations

Complete monitoring activities such as
Applications of first order differential equations
into engineering problems
 
 14

Mathematical computations involving

Statistical data presentation:

• Appropriate presentation of frequency tables, histograms, polygons, stem and leaf plots
• Advantages of different visual presentations

Complete monitoring activities such as

Appropriate sampling techniques for gathering data encompassing:
• Design of surveys and census
• Sample data using correct technique

Mathematical computations involving

Use of the measures of central tendency encompassing:
• Estimation of percentiles and deciles from cumulative frequency polygons (ogives)

Complete monitoring activities
• Interpreting data from tables and graphs including interpolation and extrapolation
• Analysing misleading graphs


 
 15 Mathematical computations involving

Measures of dispersion in statistical presentations encompassing:
• Box-and-whisker graphs
• Measures of dispersion using variance and standard deviation
• Standardised scores including Z-scores

Complete monitoring activities such as:

Correlation and regression techniques encompassing:
• Interpreting scatter plots
• Correlation coefficients
• Calculate the regression equation and use for prediction purposes

Mathematical computations involving

Elementary probability theory encompassing:
• Probabilities in everyday situations
• Counting techniques: factorials; permutations; combinations

Paschal’s Triangle and the Normal Curve encompassing:
• Paschal’s triangle
• Characteristics of the normal curve
• Standard Deviation and applications to everyday occurrences
• Probabilities using the normal curve


 
 16  Revision. Practice Exam  
 17  Closed book Exam  Exam  (worth 50% of total mark) week 17 or 18
 18  Closed book Exam  


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Glyn James, Modern Engineering Mathematics, fourth edition, Pearson Education Australia


References

• Croft A, Davidson R, Mathematics for Engineers, third edition, Pearson Education Australia
• Croft A, Davidson R, Engineering Mathematics, third edition, Pearson Education Australia


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Progressive assessments will include written and oral demonstration, assignments, tests, projects and computer assisted learning.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment task 1 (assignment  ): 20%
Written and computer application assignment to demonstrate an understanding with applications of mathematical linear and spatial measurement in engineering, trigonometry and basic algebra, linear and quadratic functions involving engineering problems,  applications of differential calculus, integral calculus and problems with engineering applications, statistical data and probability. This assessment allows students to work as a group which will help to revise and prepare for the next assessments.

Assessment task 2 (Test ): 30%
This assessment demonstrates an understanding with applications of mathematical linear and spatial measurement in engineering, trigonometry and basic algebra, linear and quadratic functions and  applications of differential calculus involving engineering problems which are covered from week 1 to week 8. (of Semester 1 and 2)

The time allowed for this test is no more that 2 hours.

Assessment task 3 (Exam): 50%
This assessment demonstrates an understanding with applications of logarithmic and exponential functions, differential calculus, integral calculus and problems with engineering applications, statistical data and probability which is covered from week 10 to week 16. (Semester 1 and 2).

 

This course is graded using the following course grades-

CHD- Competent with High Distinction
CDI- Competent with Distinction
CC- Competent with Credit
CAG- Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC- Not Yet Competent
DNS- Did Not Submit for Assessment

Make sure you understand the special consideration policy available at -

http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y


Assessment Matrix

Element Covered
Assessment Task Proportion of Final Assessment Submission Time
       
1&3 Assignment 20%

week 16

2&3 Test 30% week 9 
1,2,3 Exam 50%
week 16

Other Information

- Minimum student directed hours are 24 in addition to 96 scheduled teaching hours.

- Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resourses, assignements, notes and other learning material, preparation for test and exam and individual student - teacher course related consultation.

Study and learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to all RMIT students.
Services offered by SLC to support numeracy and literacy skills of the students are:

assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support

Disability Liaison Unit:

Students with disability or long-term medical condition should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to
complete their studies.

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit

Late submission:

Students requiring extensions for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) must complete and lodge an Application
for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. The student will be notified within
no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.

Students seeking an extension of more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special
Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days
after the official due date.

Assignments submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.


Special consideration:

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm to find more information about special consideration

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

Other Information:

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