Course Title: Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: EEET7425C
Course Title: Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
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School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6178 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Course Contact: Munir Muniruzzaman
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254415
Course Contact Email: Munir.Muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Program Manager
Dr.A R M Muniruzzaman (Munir)
Engineering, Electrical & Telecom Programs
Office: (+61 3) 9925 4415
Mobile: (+61 4) 1857 8333
Fax: (+61 3) 9925 4189
Email: munir.muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au
Teachers
Rand Gorgis
Ph: +613 9925 4378
Fax: +613 9925 4377
Email: rand.gorgis@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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
Pre-requisite units:
- UEECD0007 - Apply work health and safety regulations, code and practices in the workplace
- UEECD0043 - Solve problems in direct current circuits
Course Description
In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic appartus. This will include learning how to:
- apply problem-solving procedures
- provide solutions dervived from measurements and calculations to problems in resonance circuits
This course is delivered and assessed with the following: UEECD0041 - Solve electrotechnical engineering problems
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEEEC0074 Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus |
Element: |
1. Prepare to troubleshoot resonance circuits |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied 1.2 WHS/OHS risk control work preparation measures and workplace procedures are followed 1.3 Scope of fault is obtained from documentation and/or work supervisor to determine work to be undertaken 1.4 Advice is sought from work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others 1.5 Sources of materials required for work are determined in accordance with workplace procedures 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices required for work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety |
Element: |
2. Solve problems in resonance circuits |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 WHS/OHS risk control work measures and workplace procedures are followed 2.2 Need to test and measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures 2.3 Circuits are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures 2.4 Fault finding of resonance circuits is conducted using measured and calculated values of parameters in accordance with workplace procedures 2.5 Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures 2.6 Fault-finding activities are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices |
Element: |
3. Complete work and document troubleshooting activities |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed 3.2 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures 3. 3 Work completion is documented and relevant person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above 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 exercises
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 demeaner.
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 UEENEEH114A in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
For EC1A
| Week | Topics Delivered | Elements / Performance Criteria |
| 1 | AC Fundamentals Basic engineering mathematics Periodic voltage, current, phase angle and waveforms Calculating and measuring peak-to-peak, instantaneous, average and RMS values, A.C. measuring equipment Operating principles of a cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO) and function generator Introduction to Lab Equipment. OHS obligations and safe behaviour in lab
|
1.1-1.6 |
| 2 | Phasors Magnitude and phase angle (lead/lag) of sine waveforms Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with complex phasors Interpret the resulting amplitude and time (phase). Conjugate of complex phasors. Time and frequency domain expressions. Introduction to MultiSim software Lab # 1
|
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 3 |
Single Element a.c. circuits Tutorial # 1 |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 4 |
RC Series a.c. circuits Lab # 2
|
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 5 |
RL Series a.c. circuits Tutorial # 2
|
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 6 | RLC Series a.c. circuits calculation of impedance, voltage and current for a series RLC circuit Lab #3
|
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 7 |
RC Parallel a.c. circuits Tutorial # 3 |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 8 |
RL Parallel a.c. circuits Lab # 4 |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 9 | RLC parallel a.c. circuits calculation of impedance, voltage and current for a parallel RLC circuit Practical Assignment Written test (Mid Semester)
|
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 10 |
AC power and Power Factor Lab # 5 |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 11 |
Resonance Lab # 6 |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 12 |
Passive Filters Tutorial # 4 |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 13 |
Passive Filters Tutorial # 5 |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 14 |
Passive Filters Tutorial # 6 |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 15 | Passive Filters Tutorial # 6 continue |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 16 |
Revision for Exam Practical Assignment Due |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 17-18 | Final Test |
For MEC1
| Week | Topics Delivered | Elements / Performance Criteria |
| 1 | AC Fundamentals | 1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 2 | AC Fundamentals | 1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 3 | AC Fundamentals | 1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 4 | AC Fundamentals | 1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 5 | AC Fundamentals | 1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 6 | AC Fundamentals | 1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 7 | AC Fundamentals | 1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 8 | AC Fundamentals | 1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 9 |
AC Fundamentals Lab #1 |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 10 |
Phasors Lab #2 Written test (Mid Semester)
|
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 11 |
RC and RL Series a.c. circuits
|
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 12 |
RC and RL parallel a.c. circuits
|
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 13 |
AC power
|
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 14 |
Passive Filters
|
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 15 | Passive Filters |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 16 | Revision Practical Assignment Due |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
| 17-18 | Final Test |
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 32 hours outside the class time.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Tutorials, Laboratory Instruction sheets and studying materials will be available on Canvas
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1:Laboratory exercises
Assessment 2: Practical Assignment
Assessment 3: Written test (Mid Semester)
Assessment 4: Final Test
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 Re-submissions (if Unsatisfactory):
You will be allowed 1(ONE) re-submission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (if unsatisfactory). You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your re-submission attempt if a re-submission is required.
If you do not submit your assessment (First attempt) by the due date you will not be eligible for re-submission if unsatisfactory.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs UEEC0074 Elements & Performance Criteria
| UEENEEH114A 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 |
| Laboratory exercises | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Practical Assignment | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Written test (Mid Semester) / 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 |
| Laboratory exercises | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
|
Practical Assignment
|
X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Written test (Mid Semester) / Final Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| ALL ASSESSMENTS UEEEC0074 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 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. |
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