Course Title: Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2021

Course Code: COSC6140C

Course Title: Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6121 - Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Dr Elmas Aliu
Ph: +61 3 9925 4360
Email: elmas.aliu@rmit.edu.au  

Program Manager
Munir Muniruzzaman
munir.muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au

Appointment by email

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

UEENEEE126A + UEENEEE129A
OR
UEENEEE101A + UEENEEE104A + UEENEEG101A
OR
UEENEEH114A + UEENEEE101A AND UEENEEE104A OR UEENEEH169A

Course Description

This unit covers the application of advanced computational processes to solve energy sector engineering problems. It encompasses working safely, applying problem solving techniques, using a range of advanced mathematical processes, providing solutions to electrical/electronics engineering problems and justifying such solutions.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEE127A Use advanced computational processes to provide solutions to energy sector engineering problems

Element:

1 Provide computational solutions to energy sector engineering problems.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.


1.2 The nature of the problems are obtained from documentation or work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.


1.3 Problems are clearly stated in writing and/or diagrammatic form to ensure they are understood and appropriate methods used to resolve them.


1.4 Known constants and variable related to the problem are obtained from measured values or problem documentation.


1.5 Alternative methods for resolving the problem are considered and where necessary discussed with appropriate person(s).


1.6 Problems are solved using advanced mathematical processes and within the realistic accuracy.

Element:

2 Complete work and document problem solving activities.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Justification for solutions used to solve engineering problems is documented for inclusion in work/project development records in accordance with professional standards.


2.2 Work completion is documented and appropriate person(s) notified.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates:-
• Classroom tutorial
• Work simulation activities

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

EA 1.1. 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 demeanor.
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 UEENEEE101A in the Assessment Matrix.


Teaching Schedule

 The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Week

Topics

Readings & Activities

Assessments

1


Introduction to course, course guide, assessments, topics breakdown, resources, & OHS issues.

UEENEEE127A:1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4, 1.5, 1.6

 
  • Online course introduction

Introduction to the competency 
Use advanced computational processes to define Differential Calculus
• basic concepts of differential calculus, limited to definition of the derivative of a function as the slope of a tangent line (the gradient of a curve);limits; 
 Use advanced computational processes to define and apply to
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.
Use advanced computational processes to define and apply rules - derivative of sum and difference; product rule; quotient rule; chain rule (function of a function), limited to two rules for any given function, the 2nd derivative

      •  Material, notes available on canvas

Introduced:

Assessments.

 

 

 

2

Use advanced computational processes to applications :

  • equations of tangents and normal;
  • stationary points; turning points; and
  • curve sketching; rates of change; rectilinear motion
     

 UEENEEE127A:1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4, 1.5, 1.6

Introduction / lecture and tutorial  on

Differential calculus and their applications.

Use advanced computational processes to
verbally formulated problems involving related rates and maxima: minima

Notes available on canvas

 

3

Integral Calculus

  • Definition
  • Rules of integration
  • Table of integration

UEENEEE127A:1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4, 1.5

Use advanced computational processes to define Integral Calculus
integration as the inverse operation to differentiation. Tutorial
 Use advanced computational processes to 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, method of substitution, the definite integral. Tutorial

Notes available on canvas

Assignment  handed out due date end of week 16.

4

Application of Integral Calculus

 

UEENEEE127A:1.5, 1.6, 2.1

Use advanced computational processes to applications - areas between curves; rectilinear motion including displacement from acceleration and distance travelled; voltage and current relationship in capacitors and inductors and the like.
Use advanced computational processes of integral calculus in engineering applications

Notes available on canvas

 

5

Matrix Algebra

UEENEEE127A:1.1, 1.3,2.2

Use advanced computational processes to Linear Algebra (Matrix Algebra)
Use advanced computational processes to linear mapping, determinants

Notes available on canvas

 

6

Linear Equations

Vector Algebra. Introduction

Addition, subtraction, Dot product. Cross product

UEENEEE127A:1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2

Use advanced computational processes to solve engineering problems involving linear equations
Use advanced computational processes to Vector Algebra Definition, geometrical representation, addition and scalar multiplication

Notes available on canvas

 

7

Vector Algebra.

Cross product  and applications

UEENEEE127A:1.1, 1.2,1.3, 1.4,1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2

Use advanced computational processes to solve engineering problems involving dot and cross products, equations of lines and planes

Use advanced computational processes to solve engineering problems involving equations of lines and planes

Notes available on canvas

 

8

Practice Test. Revision

UEENEEE127A:1.1, 1.2,1.3, 1.4, 2.1

Revision for Practice Test.

Notes available on canvas

 

99

Mid Semester Test

UEENEEE127A:1.1, 1.2,1.3, 1.4, 2.1

Mid Semester Test. (Online , or in class)

Mid Semester Test

10

Multiple variable functions. Applications

UEENEEE127A: 1.4, 1.5, 2.1

Use advanced computational processes to solve problems involving functions of multiple variables graphs, level curves and surfaces
partial derivatives;

Use advanced computational processes to solve problems involving functions of multiple variables partial derivatives; chain rule; directional derivative;

Tutorial available on canvas

 

11

Sequences and Series
Arithmetic and Geometric Series

 

 

UEENEEE127A:1.1, 1.2,1.3, 1.6, 2.1

Use advanced computational processes to solve problems involving functions of multiple variables partial derivatives;  maxima and minima

Use advanced computational processes to solve problems involving Sequences and Series
Use advanced computational processes to solve problems involving infinite Series, Taylor’s Theorem power series manipulation.

Notes and tutorial available on canvas

 

12

Differential Equations

First order separable and linear

UEENEEE127A:1.1, 1.2,1.3, 1.4,1.5, 1.6, 2.1

Use advanced computational processes to solve problems involving Differential Equations. Lecture and tutorial.

• Introduction and definition 
• First order separable and linear equations 
Complete monitoring activities such as 
Applications of first order differential equations 
into engineering problems

Notes and tutorial available on canvas

 

13

Differential Equations

Second order linear differential equations

UEENEEE127A:1.1, 1.2,1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1

Use advanced computational processes to solve problems involving Second Order linear Differential Equations
Use advanced computational processes to solve problems involving partial differential equations.
Numerical Techniques.
Use advanced computational processes to solve problems involving partial differential equations.
Numerical Techniques. Lecture and tutorial.

Notes and tutorial available on canvas

 

 

 

14

Complex Numbers and their applications

UEENEEE127A:1.1, 1.2,1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2

Use advanced computational processes to solve problems involving integers, irrational and complex numbers.
Use advanced computational processes to solve problems involving complex numbers and their engineering applications

Notes and tutorial available on canvas

 

15

Statistics:
assembly, representation and analysis of data.
fitting distributions to data.
non-parametric statistics.

UEENEEE127A: 1.5, 1.6, 2.2

Use advanced computational processes to solve problems involving Statistics:
assembly, representation and analysis of data.
fitting distributions to data.
non-parametric statistics.
tests of significance for means, variances and extreme values.
 Use advanced computational processes to solve problems involving Statistics:
Correlation

Notes available on canvas

 

16

Practice Final Test

UEENEEE127A: 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2

Practice Final Test and revision

 

 

17-18

Final Test

Individual test

Test Feedback

Final Test

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

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

1447915925

References

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

1408263238

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: Assignment
Assessment 2: Closed Book Test 1
Assessment 3: Closed Book Final Test

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/Performance Criteria Assignment Test 1 Final Test
1.1 x x x
1.2 x x x
1.3   x x
1.4   x x
1.5   x x
1.6 x   x
2.1 x   x
2.2   x x

 

 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Assignment - Week 3-16

Assessment 2: Test- Week 9

Assessment 3: Final Test - Week 17-18

 

To be deemed competent, student must achieve satisfactory (S) results in ALL assessments.
This course is assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course results are allocated:

CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.

 

Assessment Due Dates

All assessment tasks will have a due date provided and published in Canvas. Assessments submitted after the due date will not be accepted unless an extension has been provided or special consideration has been granted.

Assessment Resubmissions (if Unsatisfactory)

You will be allowed 1 (ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (if unsatisfactory). You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.

If you do not submit your assessment (First attempt) by the due date you will not be eligible for resubmission if unsatisfactory.


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs UEENEEE127A Elements & Performance Criteria

  UEENEEE127A Elements & Performance Criteria
 Assessments 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2
Assignment   X  X        X  X  
Test  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
Assessments 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
Assignment  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X      
Test  X  X  X  X      X  X                
Final Test  X  X            X  X  X  X  X  X  X    
ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEEE127A 3 3 2 2 1 1 2 3 2  2  2 2 2 1  0  0
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

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 Support (Previously named as Study and Learning Centre (SLC)) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by Study Support 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 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support to find more information about Study 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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