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

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

Course Code: AERO5960C

Course Title: Apply basic 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 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocenengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Yadana Wai
Phone: 9925 4461
Email:yadana.wai@rmit.edu.au

Teacher: Amir Fard
Phone: 9925 4184
Email:amir.fard@rmit.edu.au

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

Nil

Course Description

This unit of competency covers applying basic scientific principles and techniques to appropriate aeronautical engineering situations.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MEA349B Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations

Element:

1. Research and identify the range of basic scientific principles and techniques relevant to aeronautical engineering

Performance Criteria:

1.1 The basic scientific principles relating to aeronautical engineering are researched and reported on from appropriate sources of information and examination of applications
1.2 The basic aeronautical techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware required to implement scientific principles relating to aeronautical engineering situations are identified

Element:

2. Select basic aeronautical scientific principles and techniques relevant to particular aeronautical engineering applications

Performance Criteria:

2.1 For particular aeronautical engineering situations, the relevant basic aeronautical scientific techniques and principles can be selected
2.2 For particular aeronautical engineering situations, the relevant basic aeronautical techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware can be selected

Element:

3. Apply the relevant basic aeronautical scientific principles and techniques appropriately

Performance Criteria:

3.1 The basic aeronautical scientific principles are applied in a consistent and appropriate manner to obtain any required solution
3.2 Appropriate calculations and coherent units are used in the solution of engineering calculations
3.3 Significant figures are used in engineering calculations
3.4 The basic aeronautical techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware are applied in a consistent and appropriate manner to obtain required solutions

Element:

4. Quote the results of the application of the basic aeronautical scientific principles and basic techniques correctly

Performance Criteria:

4.1 For applications involving engineering calculations, the solution is quoted in an appropriate style
4.2 For applications not involving engineering calculations, the solution is quoted 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.
• Tutorial
• Practicals/Simulation labs

Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering
EA1.2. Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
EA1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
EA1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
EA1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
EA1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
EA2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
EA2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
EA2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
EA2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
EA3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA3.5. Orderly management of self and professional conduct.
EA3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership


Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency MEA349B 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, & OHS issues
  • Introduction to basic scientific principles, Unit and Conversion
  • Potential energy, Kinetic Energy
  • Relation between Kinetic Energy and Temperature
  • Temperature units/scales and method of conversion between units
  • Heat and Temperature
1.1, 1.2
2
  • Statics-Vectors and Scalar
  • Heat and Latent Energy (phase change)
  • Heat and expansion of solids and liquids
  • Methods of Heat transfer
2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2
3
  • Statics-Forces
  • Heat and Latent Energy (phase change)
  • Heat and expansion of solids and liquids
  • Methods of Heat transfer

Blackboard quiz 1 and instant online feedback

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2
4
  • Statics-Forces and Moments
  • Laws of Thermodynamics
2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2
5
  • Statics-Forces, Moments and Dry Friction
  • Laws of Thermodynamics
Assignment 1 is issued
2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2
6
  • Statics-Forces, Moments and Dry Friction
  • Fluid statics and pressure
2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2
7
  • Dynamics-kinematics and kinetics of uniformly accelerated linear motion, curvilinear motion, Newton’s Laws and centrifugal force, projectile motion lab, work, energy, power and torque, mechanical advantage and efficiency
  • Fluid statics and pressure
2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2
8
  • Dynamics-kinematics and kinetics of uniformly accelerated linear motion, curvilinear motion, Newton’s Laws and centrifugal force, projectile motion, work, energy, power and torque, mechanical advantage and efficiency
  • Fluid statics and pressure
2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2
9
  • Dynamics-kinematics and kinetics of uniformly accelerated linear motion, curvilinear motion, Newton’s Laws and centrifugal force, projectile motion lab, work, energy, power and torque, mechanical advantage and efficiency Continuity equation and Bernoulli’s principle
Blackboard quiz 2 and instant online feedback
2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2
10
  • Unit Test 1 (Revision)
  • Continuity equation and Bernoulli’s principle
Assignment 1 is due
2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2
11 Unit Test 1 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2
12
  • Strength of materials-Axial and Shear Stresses
  • Strength of materials-bolted, riveted, bonded and welded connections
  • Aerodynamic Forces acting on an aircraft
Assignment 2 is issued
 
2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2
13
  • Strength of materials-shear in beams,Strength of materials-bending stresses and bending deflections (by standard formulas only)
  • Aerodynamic Forces acting on an aircraft
2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2
14
  • Electronics
  • Airscrew and propulsion
Blackboard quiz 3 and instant online feedback
2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2
15
  • Electronics
  • Airscrew and propulsion
2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2
16
  • Control & Wave Theory
  • Aircraft Stability

Blackboard quiz 4 and instant online feedback

Assignment 2 is due

2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2
17
  • Revision  
2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2
18 Unit Test 2  2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Class notes and tutorials.


References

Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, 3rd Ed., Anderson, J.D., McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0072373350, 2001 

Aircraft engineering principles, Lloyld Dingle,Elsevier, ISBN 0 7506 5015 X, 2005

Schaum's Outline of Theory and Problems of Applied Physics, 3rd edition, Arthur Beiser,ISBN 0-07-005201-8,1999

Statics and Mechanics of Materials, 3rd Edition, R.C.Hibbler, ISBN-10: 0132166747, 2010


Other Resources

Audio-visual aids and course notes and relevant on-line 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: Part A and Part B

Weighting towards final grade (%): 10 (Part A)

and

Weighting towards final grade (%): 10 (Part B)

 

Assessment 2: Part A and Part B

Weighting towards final grade (%): 10 (Part A)

And

Weighting towards final grade (%): 10 (Part B)

 

Assessment 3: Blackboard quizzes

Weighting towards final grade (%): 20

 

Assessment 4: Unit test 1

Weighting towards final grade (%): 20

 

Assessment 5: Unit test 2

Weighting towards final grade (%): 20

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

 

Assessment Mapping Matrix

 

Elements/ Performance Criteria

Assignment 1 (Parts A & B)

Assignment 2 (Parts A & B)

Blackboard quizzes

Unit test 1

Unit test 2

1.1

X

X

 

 

 

1.2

X

X

 

 

 

2.1

X

X

X

X

X

2.2

X

X

X

X

X

3.1

X

X

X

X

X

3.2

X

X

X

X

X

3.3

X

X

X

X

X

3.4

X

X

X

X

X

4.1

X

X

X

X

X

4.2

X

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Assessment Tasks

Assignment 1, 20% Due in Week 10
Assignment 2, 20% Due in Week 16
Blackboard quizzes, Due in Week 3 (5%), Week 9 (5%), Week 14 (5%), Week 16 (5%)
Unit test 1, 20%, Week 11
Unit test 2, 20%, Week 18

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 MEA349B Elements & Performance Criteria

  MEA349B 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 1 X X X X X X X X X X
Assignment 2 X X X X X X X X X X
Blackboard quizzes     X X X X X   X X
Unit test 1     X X X X X   X X
Unit test 2     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
Assignment X X X      X  X        X  X  X    X
Blackboard quizzes X X          X                  
Unit test 1 X X          X                  
Unit test 2 X X          X                  
All assessments
MEA 349B
3  3  1  1 0  0  3  1  0  0  0  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

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 30 hours outside the class time.

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.

- 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.

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 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 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 lodgement 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) you 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:
Special Consideration is a variation to an assessment which takes into account the impact of unexpected or extenuating circumstances which have affected a student’s performance in assessment or prevented them from attempting an assessment task, including an examination. Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find the latest information about the purpose, eligibility and process of special consideration and the online form.

Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Please refer: 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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