Course Title: Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: EEET7436C
Course Title: Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems
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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 9925 4415
Course Contact Email: Munir.Muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher
Dr Elmas Aliu
Ph: +61 3 9925 4360
Email:
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
Pre-requisite unit: UEECD0007 - Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
Course Description
In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to provide solutions to engineering computational problems. It will involve understanding into applying problem-solving techniques, using a range of mathematical processes and completing documentation.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEECD0039 Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems |
Element: |
1. Provide computational solutions to engineering problems |
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 Scope of problem/s is obtained from documentation and/or from work instructions to determine work 1.3 Problems are documented and/or diagrammatic form and appropriate methods identified to resolve them 1.4 Constants and variables to the problem are obtained from measured values and/or problem documentation 1.5 Alternative methods for resolving the problem are considered and, as required, discussed with relevant person/s 1.6 Problems are resolved using mathematical processes in accordance with workplace procedures |
Element: |
2. Complete work and documentation |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Justification for solutions used to solve engineering problems is documented in work records in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards 2.2 Work completion is documented and relevantperson/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
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 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 UEECD0007 in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Key contents |
Knowledge Evidence |
Performance Criteria No. |
Performance Criteria Description |
1 |
Introduction to Engineering Math 1 (EEET7022C)
|
Course Schedule Overview of the topics Overview of Assessments
WHS/OHS requirements Hazard Identification Risk Assessment Risk Mitigation Safety & Well-being WHS/OHS Documentation
|
relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes
relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements
relevant workplace documentation
relevant workplace instruction, policies and procedures
|
UEECD0039_1.1
UEECD0039_2.1
|
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied
Justification for solutions used to solve engineering problems is documented in work records in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards
|
2 |
Basic algebra Rational and irrational numbers |
Operations on numbers
Prime numbers and prime factorisation |
algebraic manipulation
rational, irrational numbers and algebra
|
UEECD0039_1.2
|
Scope of problem/s is obtained from documentation and/or from work instructions to determine work |
3 |
Decimal numbers Percentage, ratios, and estimations
|
Introduction to decimal numbers
Significant figures Percentage Ratios Errors and estimation
|
estimations, errors, and approximations
|
UEECD0039_1.4
|
Constants and variables to the problem are obtained from measured values and/or problem documentation |
4 |
Functions |
Basic concepts The graph of a function Composition of functions One-to-one and inverse functions The straight line Common engineering functions |
graphs of linear functions
laws of indices
|
UEECD0039_1.3
|
Problems are documented and/or diagrammatic form and appropriate methods identified to resolve them |
5 |
Linear and quadratic equations |
Solving linear equations Solving quadratic equations |
quadratic functions
|
UEECD0039_1.5
|
Alternative methods for resolving the problem are considered and, as required, discussed with relevant person/s |
6 |
Exponentials and logarithms |
The exponential functions Logarithms and their laws
|
exponential and logarithmic functions
|
UEECD0039_1.6
|
Problems are resolved using mathematical processes in accordance with workplace procedures |
7 |
Trigonometry
|
Angles The trigonometrical ratios Trigonometrical functions and their graphs The function y = sin x The function y = cos x
|
graphs of trigonometric functions
plane figures – triangles and basic trigonometry
|
UEECD0039_1.3
|
Problems are documented and/or diagrammatic form and appropriate methods identified to resolve them
|
8 |
Further trigonometry
|
Quadrilaterals Circles
|
plane figures - quadrilaterals and circles
problem-solving techniques
|
UEECD0039_1.5
|
Alternative methods for resolving the problem are considered and, as required, discussed with relevant person/s
|
9 |
Vectors
|
Basic concepts of vectors Scalar multiplication of vectors Addition and subtraction of vectors
|
vectors and phasors
|
UEECD0039_1.6
|
Problems are resolved using mathematical processes in accordance with workplace procedures
|
10 |
Vectors |
Length of a vector Scalar/ dot product of vectors
|
vectors and phasors
|
UEECD0039_2.1
|
Justification for solutions used to solve engineering problems is documented in work records in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards
|
11 |
Complex numbers
|
Definition of complex numbers Addition and subtraction of complex number Multiplication and division of complex numbers
|
problem-solving techniques
complex numbers
|
UEECD0039_1.2
|
Scope of problem/s is obtained from documentation and/or from work instructions to determine work
|
12 |
Complex numbers |
Exponential form of complex numbers
Roots of complex numbers
|
algebraic manipulation
complex numbers
|
UEECD0039_1.3
|
Problems are documented and/or diagrammatic form and appropriate methods identified to resolve them
|
13 |
Matrices
|
Introduction to matrices
Addition, subtraction, and Multiplication of matrices
Determinants
|
algebraic manipulation
matrices
|
UEECD0039_1.4
|
Constants and variables to the problem are obtained from measured values and/or problem documentation
|
14 |
Matrices and systems of linear equations
|
The inverse of a matrix(2x2)
Solving Simultaneous equations (2x2)
|
matrices
simultaneous equations
|
UEECD0039_2.2
|
Work completion is documented and relevant person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures
|
15 |
Revision:
|
Problem solving: Trigonometry Vectors Complex Numbers, Matrices and systems of linear equations
|
plane figures – triangles and basic trigonometry plane figures - quadrilaterals and circles vectors and phasors complex numbers matrices simultaneous equations
|
UEECD0039_1.4
UEECD0039_1.6
|
Constants and variables to the problem are obtained from measured values and/or problem documentation
Problems are resolved using mathematical processes in accordance with workplace procedures
|
16 |
Preparatory Week: Practice Test |
Problem solving: Trigonometry Vectors Complex Numbers, Matrices and systems of linear equations
|
plane figures – triangles and basic trigonometry plane figures - quadrilaterals and circles vectors and phasors complex numbers matrices simultaneous equations
|
UEECD0039_1.4
UEECD0039_1.6
|
Constants and variables to the problem are obtained from measured values and/or problem documentation
Problems are resolved using mathematical processes in accordance with workplace procedures
|
17/18 |
Assessment Week:
|
Problem solving: Trigonometry Vectors Complex Numbers, Matrices and systems of linear equations
|
plane figures – triangles and basic trigonometry plane figures - quadrilaterals and circles vectors and phasors complex numbers matrices simultaneous equations
|
UEECD0039_1.3
UEECD0039_1.5
|
Problems are documented and/or diagrammatic form and appropriate methods identified to resolve them
Alternative methods for resolving the problem are considered and, as required, discussed with relevant person/s
|
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Croft A, Davidson R, Mathematics for Engineers, fifth edition, Pearson Education Australia |
9781292253640 |
Mathematics for Engineers, J. Bird, 9th Edition |
9780367643782 |
Other Resources
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through Canvas>Your Cluster name of the course and may be provided with additional materials in class.
List of relevant recommended 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.
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
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
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 3: Closed Book Test 1
Assessment 4: Closed Book Final Test
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for ‘Competency’. To be assessed as ‘Competent’ means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills to a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in a course, students will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessments are:
• CA - Competency Achieved
• NYC - Not Yet Competent
• DNS - Did not submit for assessment.
Students need to successfully complete all assessment tasks satisfactorily to be competent.
Students will have the opportunity to resubmit any assessment deemed unsatisfactory (a minimum of 1 resubmission is allocated per assessment).
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency.
Assessment Mapping Matrix
| Element/Performance Criteria Covered | Assignment | Test 1 | Final Test | |
| 1.1 | x | x | ||
| 1.2 | x | x | ||
| 1.3 | x | x | x | |
| 1.4 | x | x | x | |
| 1.5 | x | x | ||
| 1.6 | x | x | x | |
| 2.1 | x | x | x | |
| 2.2 | x | x | x |
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
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Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
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