Course Title: Apply scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: AERO5955C
Course Title: Apply scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6131 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254468
Course Contact Email: vocenengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Yadana Wai
Ph: +61 3 9925 4461
Email: yadana.wai@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
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
MEA349A Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
MEM23052A Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
Course Description
This unit of competency covers applying advanced scientific principles to aeronautical engineering situations.
This unit applies to selecting and applying advanced aeronautical scientific principles and techniques.
Computer techniques, graphical methods and mathematical calculations should complement scientific principles chosen and include unit analysis, appropriate precision and accuracy and use conservative estimations.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM23084A Apply scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations |
Element: |
1. Identify the range of aeronautical scientific principles and techniques relevant to aeronautical engineering |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research and report on aeronautical scientific principles relating to aeronautical engineering using appropriate sources of information |
Element: |
2. Select scientific principles and techniques relevant to aeronautical engineering applications |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select the relevant scientific principles for particular aeronautical engineering situations |
Element: |
3. Apply the relevant scientific principles and techniques appropriately |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Apply the scientific principles in a consistent and appropriate manner to obtain any required solution |
Element: |
4. Quote the results of the application of the aeronautical scientific principles and techniques correctly |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Quote solutions for applications involving engineering calculations in an appropriate style |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Practical labortary testings and/or simulations
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 MEM23084A in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
| Week | Topics Delievered | Elements/Performance Criteria |
| 1 | Introduction to course, course guide, assessments, topics breakdown, resources, equipment (in the lab) & OHS issues. Physics fundamentals |
1.1, 1.2 |
| 2 | Physics-momentum, centre of gravity | 2.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 3 | Physics-circular and orbital motion, oscillation and simple harmonic motion |
2.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 4 | Stress Analysis-2D force system and moment | 2.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 5 | Stress Analysis-3D force system Assignment PART A (Research part) is due |
2.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 6 | Stress Analysis-2D and 3D trusses, frame and supports Assignment part A feedback session |
2.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 7 | Stress Analysis lab | 2.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 8 | Stress Analysis-stresses Blackboard quiz 2 and instant online feedback |
2.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 9 | Mechanics of Flight NASA simulation lab / video Assignment part B issues |
2.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 10 | Mechanics of Flight NASA simulation lab Blackboard quiz 3 and instant online feedback Summary of feedback session for quiz 1 and 2 |
2.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 11 | Aircraft Dynamic Stability | 2.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 12 | Aircraft Dynamic Stability Blackboard quiz 4 and instant online feedback |
2.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 13 | Aircraft Mechanisms-mechanical systems | 2.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 14 | Aircraft Mechanisms-mechanical vibration, static and dynamics loading Mechanical simulation lab Blackboard quiz 5 and instant online feedback |
2.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 15 | Digital Electronics-AC and DC conversion, logic circuits and logic families | 2.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 16 | Digital Electronics- flip flop circuits, timing and control, circuit analysis Blackboard quiz 6 and instant online feedback Assignment part B is due |
2.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 17 | Revision Written Assignment part B feedback session Summary of feedback session for quiz 3 to 6 |
2.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 |
| 18 | Final Test | 2.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2 |
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 minimum 12 hours outside the class time.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Class notes and Tutorials. |
References
Essential University Physics, R. Wolfson, first edition, Pearson Addison-Wesley, 2007 |
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Introduction to Flight, McGraw-Hill., Anderson, J.D., 1989, ISBN 0070016410 |
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Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, 3rd Ed., Anderson, J.D., McGraw-Hill, 2001, ISBN 0072373350 |
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Marks’Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers, Baumeister, T. et al, McGraw-Hill, 1987 |
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.
Audio-visual aids and course notes and relevant online resources.
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 Part A & Part B
Weighting towards final grade Part A (%): 10
Weighting towards final grade Part B (%): 20
Assessment 2: Blackboard Quizzes 1-6
Weighting towards final grade (%): 20
Assessment 3: Final Test
Weighting towards final grade (%): 50
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/Performance Criteria Covered |
Assignment (Part A & Part B) |
Blackboard quizzes 1- 6 |
Final Test |
1.1 |
X |
|
|
1.2 |
X |
|
|
2.1 |
X |
X |
X |
2.2 |
X |
X |
X |
3.1 |
X |
X |
X |
3.2 |
X |
X |
X |
3.3 |
X |
X |
X |
3.4 |
X |
X |
X |
4.1 |
X |
X |
X |
4.2 |
X |
X |
X |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Assignment Part A, Week 5 & Part B, Week 16
Weighting towards final grade Part A (%): 10%
Weighting towards final grade Part B (%): 20%
Assessment 2: Blackboard Quizzes, Weeks 1-6
(Quiz 1: 3%- Week 3, quiz 2: 5%-Week 8, quiz 3: 3%-Week 10, quiz 4: 3%-Week 12, quiz 5: 3%-Week 14, quiz 6: 3%-Week 16)
Weighting towards final grade (%):20%
Assessment 3: Final Test, Week 18
Weighting towards final grade (%): 50%
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:
80 - 100: CHD - Competent with High Distinction
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
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs MEM23084A Elements & Performance Criteria
| MEM23084A Elements & Performance Criteria | ||||||||||
| Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Assignment (Part A & Part B) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Blackboard quizzes 1-6 | 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 (Part A & Part B) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| Blackboard quizzes 1-6 | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
| Final test | X | X | X | |||||||||||||
| All assessments MEM23084A |
3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 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
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 to http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and Learning Support.
Disability Liaison Unit:
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.
Late Submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete 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 two working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than seven calendar days (from the original due date), you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than two 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 to 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 to http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Email Communication:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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