Course Title: Use mathematics for higher level engineering
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: CIVE5699
Course Title: Use mathematics for higher level engineering
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6093 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
EDX130B Use technical mathematics (basic)
EDX140B Use technical mathematics (advanced)
EAX110B Use calculus
Course Description
This unit covers the competency to differentiate and integrate nth degree polynomials, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions and hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic functions.
This unit also covers the skills and knowledge required in solving engineering mathematics problems by using differentiation, integration and systems of linear equations in conjunction with the deployment of a suitable software application package. This unit also covers the competencies achieved in first semester Engineering athematics at university.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
EAX095B Use mathematics for higher level engineering |
Element: |
Antiderivatives or (indefinite integrals) are used to relate density, mass and moment. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Numbers are identified as ∈R |
Element: |
Define and evaluate rate of change |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Linear equations are represented as a matrix. |
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Exponential and Logarithmic functions are integrated |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Functions are examined for various limits. |
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Functions are graphed using the first and second derivative. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Units are substituted into functions to calculate the rate of |
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Functions are integrated using the properties of The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Sinusoidal functions are graphed and interpreted. |
Element: |
Graph simple functions |
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6.1 Critical values are used to define stationary and inflection points. |
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Hyperbolic and Inverse Hyperbolic Functions are differentiated and integrated |
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7.1 Relationships between functions are examined through related |
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Inverse Trigonometric Functions are integrated |
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8.1 The mass of a beam is determined using integration |
Element: |
Systems of linear equations are used to solve Engineering mathematics problems |
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9.1 Definite integrals are derived and calculated. |
Element: |
The definite integral is applied to Engineering mathematics problems |
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10.1 The area between two curves is calculated. |
Element: |
The derivative of a function is used to calculate rates of change |
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11.1 An inverse function is defined. |
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The derivatives of the six trigonometric functions are examined |
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12.1 Inverse trigonometric functions are defined. |
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The maximum or minimum of functions in engineering situations is determined. |
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13.1 Coshx, sinhx, tanhx are defined. |
Learning Outcomes
. Refer to elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will participate in individual and team problem solving activities related to typical engineering workplace problems. These activities involve class participation (discussions and oral presentations), prescribed exercises, homework, tutorials, application of theory to engineering problems and completion of calculations to industry standard, computer software application work in laboratory sessions (MATLAB, depending on availability of computer lab), tests and examination.
Teaching Schedule
This is an indicative teaching schedule. Refer to Online Blackboard announcements for changes.
Week 1 - Download/Explain course including assessments and policies
Week 2 - Lecture: matrices, determinants, (implicit, higher derivatives, all other differentiation)
Week 3 - Consultation: matrices, determinants, implicit, higher derivatives, all other differentiatiion
Week 4 - Consultation: matrices, determinants, implicit, higher derivatives, all other differentiatiion
Week 5 - Oral Assessment and assignment 1 due First Group
Week 6 - Oral Assessment and assignment 1 due Second Group
Week 7 - Oral Assessment and assignment 1 due Third Group
Week 8 - Oral Assessment and assignment 1 due Fourth Group
Week 9 - Lecture: centroids & moments of inertia
Week 10 Lecture: differentiation & integration of inverse functions
Week 11 Consultation: applications, inverse functions, graphing
Week 12 – Consultation: applications, inverse functions, graphing
Week 13 - Oral Assessment and assignment 2 due Third Group
Week 14 Oral Assessment and assignment 2 due Fourth Group
Week 15 - Oral Assessment and assignment 2 due First Group
Week 16 - Oral Assessment and assignment 2 due Second Group
Week 17 - Deferred Assessments
Week 18 - Finalising Results
This is an indicative teaching schedule. Refer to Online Blackboard announcements for changes.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Fitzgerald G. F, Peckham I.A, Mathematical Methods for Engineers and Scientists, fourth edition, 2005, Pearson Education Australia |
Other Resources
1. Hibbeler R. C., Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 11th Ed., 2007.
2. Fitzgerald G. F, Tables, RMIT Notes in Mathematics, 1995.
3. Thomas, G, & Finney, R Calculus and Analytical Geometry, 7th Ed., Addison – Wesley.
4. An Introduction to Applied Numerical Analysis, PSW – Kent, 1992.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills.
To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks detailed under the Assessment Task Section.
Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table
NYC (<50%)
Not Yet Competent
CAG (50-59%)
Competent - Pass
CC (60-69%)
Competent - Credit
CDI (70-79%)
Competent - Distinction
CHD (80-100%)
Competent - High Distinction
Assessment Tasks
To be deemed competent students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a competency.
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. Students will be provided with feedback throughout the course to check their progress.
Assessment details:
Assessment 1 – This is a combination of assignment and oral assessment, to cover content so far. This will focus on the students’ ability to solve problems and provide logical solutions to practical exercises. This assessment will have a weighting of approximately 50% of the final overall assessment mark.
General topics covered are: matrix algebra, differentiation of functions including implicit differentiation and higher derivatives.
Assessment 2 – This is a combination of assignment and oral assessment, to cover content so far. This will focus on the students’ ability to solve problems and provide logical solutions to practical exercises. This assessment will have a weighting of approximately 50% of the final overall assessment mark.
General topics covered are: applications, differentiation/integration of inverse functions and graphing.
Note: Students will not be entitled to any supplementary work. All assessments need to be passed.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
The underpinning knowledge and skills for this course are listed in the accreditation document and are available upon request from your instructor.
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