Course Title: Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: EEET7021C
Course Title: Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6120 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Jan Jia
Ph:+61 3 9925 4390
Email: jan.jia@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
Program Manager
William Lau
Ph:+61 3 9925 4703
Email: william.lau@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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
UEENEEE126A
Course Description
This unit covers determining correct operation of complex multiple path circuits and providing engineering solutions as they apply to various branches of electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses working safely, problem solving procedures, including using electrical measuring devices, applying appropriate circuit theorems and providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations and justification for such solutions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEE125A Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits |
Element: |
1. Prepare to solve problems in complex multiple path circuits. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood. |
Element: |
2. Solve problems in complex multiple path circuits. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 OHS risk control work measures and procedures are followed. |
Element: |
3. Complete work and document problem solving activities. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
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Reports
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base
EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.
EA 2. Engineering Application Ability
EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes
EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency UEENEEE125A in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
Week | Topics Delivered | Elements/Performance Criteria |
1 | Introduction to course, course guides, assessment methods, teaching and learning resources, OH&S issues |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1,2.2, 2.3 |
2 | Complex impedance Kirchhoff Current Law and applications KCL application examples hand out assignment 1, due at week 10 |
1.3, 1.4, 1.5,1.6 |
3 | Kirchhoff voltage Law KVL application examples Source conversion Tutorial session work on Assignment 1 part A |
1.3, 1.4, 1.5,1.6 |
4 | Mesh Analysis- for dc networks Concepts of loop current, node voltage Apply KCL and KVL to develop simultaneous equations and solve for currents through voltages across components in complex dc networks practice computation skills on using determinant to solve simultaneous equations work on Assignment 1 part A |
2.1, 2.2,2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
5 |
Mesh Analysis -For ac networks Concepts of loop currents, node currents use format formula to write simultaneous equations |
2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
6 |
Nodal analysis-for dc networks in class activity 2 due |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
7 | Nodal Analysis -for ac circuits use format nodal formulas to write simultaneous equations in terms of nodal voltages practice computation skills, solve simultaneous equations for nodal voltages by using determinant method |
2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
8 |
Star-Delta connections in power system Conversion between star and delta connections Application examples |
1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
9 | Solving problems in complex multiple path power circuits Tutorial session work on assignment 1 part B |
1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
10 |
revision on mesh analysis Nodal analysis star-delta conversion completion of assignment 1 |
2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, |
11 | superposition theorem dependant sources independent sources definition of linear and bilateral power networks hand out on assignment 2 due week 16 in class activity 4, due |
1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.3 |
12 | superposition theorem and applications |
1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.3 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
13 |
Thevenin’s Theorem Work on Assignment 2 part B in class activity 5 due |
2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
14 | Maximum power transfer Theorem, conjugate of impedance |
2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
15 | revision on all topics covered from week 11 to week 14 completion of assignment 2 | 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
16 |
Complete assignment 2. assignment 2, due at the end of class session |
2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
17 | Final test individual, closed book and written Catch-up classes |
2.4,2.5, 2.6 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
18 | Student feedback | n/a |
The student directed hours for this competency is 6 hours in addition to the 54 student contact hours.
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is 12 hours outside the class time.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1: Practical (Lab 1 to 5)
Assessment 2: Assignment (1 & 2)
Assessment 3: Written Test - Final
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/Performance Criteria Covered | Practical (Lab 1 to 5) | Assignment (1 & 2) | Written Test - Final |
1.1 | x | x | |
1.2 | x | x | |
1.3 | x | x | |
1.4 | x | ||
1.5 | x | ||
1.6 | x | ||
2.1 | x | x | |
2.2 | x | x | |
2.3 | x | x | |
2.4 | x | x | |
2.5 | x | ||
2.6 | x | ||
3.1 | x | x | |
3.2 | x | ||
3.3 | x | x | |
3.4 | x |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Assignments 1 & 2 (Week 10 and Week 16)
Assessment 2: In class activities (Week 1,5,7,8,11)
Assessment 3: Final examination (Week 17)
To be deemed competent, student must achieve satisfactory (S) results in all three (3) assessments. This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following grades are allocated:
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. The final grading criteria is made available to students in CANVAS.Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs UEENEEE125A Elements & Performance Criteria
UEENEEE125A Elements & Performance Criteria | ||||||||||||||||
Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
Assignments 1 & 2 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
In Class Activities |
x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Final Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies | ||||||||||||||||
EA1.1 | EA1.2 | EA1.3 | EA1.4 | EA1.5 | EA1.6 | EA2.1 | EA2.2 | EA2.3 | EA2.4 | EA3.1 | EA3.2 | EA3.3 | EA3.4 | EA3.5 | EA3.6 | |
Assignments | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||
In Class Activities |
x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
Final Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||||
All Assessments UEENEEE125A |
3 |
3 |
2 | 3 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
0 (Blank) |
Graduate attribute is not assessed | |||||||||||||||
1 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
2 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
3 | Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element |
Other Information
Private study hours are approximately 15 hours for this unit.
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills 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
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you 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. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for 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.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration 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:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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