Course Title: Apply scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2021

Course Code: AERO5955C

Course Title: Apply scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations

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

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

Ms Yadana Wai
Course coordinator
Ph: +61 3 9925 4461
Email: yadana.wai@rmit.edu.au
Appointment via email

Dr. Amita Iyer
Program manager
Ph: +61 3  9925 8311
Email: amita.iyer@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

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

1.2  Research and report on aeronautical techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware associated with implementing scientific principles relating to aeronautical engineering applications  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

2.2  Select the relevant aeronautical techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware 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

3.2  Use appropriate calculations and correct units to establish quantities

3.3  Use coherent units in equations in a systematic manner to ensure meaningful solutions

3.4  Use significant figures in engineering calculations

3.5  Apply the techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware in a consistent and appropriate manner to obtain required solutions

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

4.2  Quote solutions for applications not involving engineering calculations in an appropriate style

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

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 laboratory 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

 

 

Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Week 

Topics Delivered 

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

 

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

3.5, 4.1, 4.2

 3

Physics

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

3.5, 4.1, 4.2

 4

Digital Electronics

 

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

3.5, 4.1, 4.2

 5

Digital Electronics

 

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

3.5, 4.1, 4.2

 6

Stress Analysis

 

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

3.5, 4.1, 4.2

 7

Stress Analysis

 

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

3.5, 4.1, 4.2

8

Stress Analysis

 

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

3.5, 4.1, 4.2

9

Stress Analysis

 

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

3.5, 4.1, 4.2

10

Stress Analysis

 

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

3.5, 4.1, 4.2

11

Stress Analysis

 

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

3.5, 4.1, 4.2

12

Stress Analysis

 

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

3.5, 4.1, 4.2

13

Stress Analysis and Mechanics of flight

 

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

3.5, 4.1, 4.2

14

Mechanics of flight

 

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

3.5, 4.1, 4.2

15

Mechanics of flight and Aircraft Dynamics Stability

 

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

3.5, 4.1, 4.2

16

Aircraft Dynamics Stability and Aerospace Mechanisms

 

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

3.5, 4.1, 4.2

17

Aerospace Mechanisms and Revision

 

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

3.5, 4.1, 4.2

18

 Final Test

 

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4,

3.5, 4.1, 4.2


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other 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 Task 1 – Assignment

Assessment Task 2 – Tests

Assessment Task 3 – Lab

Assessment Task 4 – Project

These tasks assess the following course learning outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/ Performance Criteria

Assessment

Tests

 Lab

Project

1.1

X

 

X

X

1.2

X

 

 

X

2.1

X

X

X

X

2.2

X

 

X

X

3.1

X

X

X

X

3.2

X

X

X

X

3.3

X

X

X

X

3.4

X

X

 

X

3.5

X

 

X

X

4.1

X

X

X

X

4.2

X

X

X

X


Assessment Tasks

 

Assessment Tasks

Student must each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent. The student will be assessed competent or not yet competent. 

  • Assessment Task 1 – Assignment
  • Assessment Task 2 – Tests
  • Assessment Task 3 – Lab
  • Assessment Task 4 – Project


Assessment Matrix

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

3.5

4.1

4.2

Assessment Task 1

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assessment Task 2

 

 

X

 

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

Assessment Task 3

X

 

X

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

X

Assessment Task 4

X

X

X

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

 

Assessment Task 1

X

X

 

X

 

 

X

X

 

 

X

X

 

X

X

 

 

Assessment Task 2

X

X

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Assessment Task 3

X

X

 

 

 

X

X

X

 

 

 

X

 

X

X

X

 

Assessment Task 4

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

All assessments MEM23084A

3

3

1

2

1

2

3

3

1

1

2

3

1

3

3

2

 

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 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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