Course Title: Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: AERO6079C
Course Title: Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6187 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)
Course Contact: Amita Iyer
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8311
Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ms. Yadana Wai
Course Co-ordinator
Ph:+61 3 9925 4461
Email: yadana.wai@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
Dr. Amita Iyer
Program manager
Ph: +61 3 9925 8311
Email: amita.iyer@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
MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and apply basic aeronautical scientific principles and techniques to aeronautical engineering situations. This includes identifying the range of aeronautical scientific principles and techniques, selecting aeronautical principles and techniques for applications, applying aeronautical principles and techniques to engineering tasks, and quoting results appropriately.
This unit applies to members of a design and development team or similar who support the design and development of aeronautical applications or to those working within the engineering department of an aircraft maintenance organisation.
The unit is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA).
Any other relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEAENG0001 Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations |
Element: |
1. Research and identify the range of basic scientific principles and technique |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research and report on the basic scientific principles relating to aeronautical engineering from appropriate sources of information and examination of applications 1.2 Identify the basic aeronautical techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware required to implement scientific principles relating to aeronautical engineering situations |
Element: |
2. Select aeronautical scientific principles and techniques |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select the relevant basic aeronautical scientific techniques and principles for aeronautical engineering situations 2.2 Select the associated technologies, software and hardware for particular aeronautical engineering situations |
Element: |
3. Apply the basic aeronautical scientific principles and techniques |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Quote the solution for applications involving engineering calculations in accordance with organisation style requirements 4.2 Quote the solution for applications not involving engineering calculations in accordance with organisation style requirements |
Element: |
4. Quote the results of the application of the basic aeronautical scientific principles and basic techniques |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Apply the basic aeronautical scientific principles in a consistent and appropriate manner to obtain required solution 3.2 Use appropriate calculations and coherent units in the solution of engineering calculations 3.3 Use significant figures in engineering calculations 3.4 Apply the basic aeronautical techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware in a consistent and appropriate manner to obtain required solutions |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the elements of this unit of competency.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning Activities
You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
- Lectures
- Tutorial
- Practical lab testing/Simulation labs and reports
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 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 MEA349B in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
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Week |
Topics Delivered |
Elements/Performance Criteria |
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1 |
Introduction to the course, OH&S Brief, Engineering Fundamental Units and Conversion |
1.1-4.2 |
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2 |
Engineering Statics |
1.1-4.2 |
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3 |
Engineering Statics |
1.1-4.2 |
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4 |
Engineering Statics |
1.1-4.2 |
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5 |
Engineering Statics |
1.1-4.2 |
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6 |
Engineering Statics |
1.1-4.2 |
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7 |
Engineering Statics/ Strength of materials |
1.1-4.2 |
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8 |
Strength of materials |
1.1-4.2 |
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9 |
Strength of materials |
1.1-4.2 |
|
10 |
Strength of materials |
1.1-4.2 |
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11 |
Strength of materials |
1.1-4.2 |
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12 |
Strength of materials |
1.1-4.2 |
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13 |
Strength of materials |
1.1-4.2 |
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14 |
Strength of materials |
1.1-4.2 |
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15 |
Strength of materials |
1.1-4.2 |
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16 |
Strength of materials |
1.1-4.2 |
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17 |
Engineering Dynamics and revision for unit test 1 |
1.1-4.2 |
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18 |
Unit Test 1 |
1.1-4.2 |
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19 |
Engineering Dynamics |
1.1-4.2 |
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20 |
Engineering Dynamics |
1.1-4.2 |
|
21 |
Engineering Dynamics |
1.1-4.2 |
|
22 |
Engineering Dynamics |
1.1-4.2 |
|
23 |
Engineering Dynamics |
1.1-4.2 |
|
24 |
Engineering Dynamics/ Thermodynamics |
1.1-4.2 |
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25 |
Thermodynamics |
1.1-4.2 |
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26 |
Thermodynamics/ Fluid Mechanics |
1.1-4.2 |
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27 |
Fluid Mechanics |
1.1-4.2 |
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28 |
Fluid Mechanics/ Aerodynamics |
1.1-4.2 |
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29 |
Aerodynamics |
1.1-4.2 |
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30 |
Aerodynamics |
1.1-4.2 |
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31 |
Aerodynamics/Electricity and electronics |
1.1-4.2 |
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32 |
Electricity and electronics |
1.1-4.2 |
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33 |
Electricity and electronics |
1.1-4.2 |
|
34 |
Control concepts |
1.1-4.2 |
|
35 |
Wave Theory and revision for unit test 2 |
1.1-4.2 |
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36 |
Unit Test 2 |
1.1-4.2 |
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 26 hours outside the class time.
Assessment Mapping Matrix
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Elements/ Performance Criteria |
Assignments |
Tests |
Projects |
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1.1 |
X |
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x |
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1.2 |
X |
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x |
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2.1 |
X |
X |
X |
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2.2 |
X |
|
X |
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3.1 |
|
X |
X |
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3.2 |
X |
X |
X |
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3.3 |
X |
X |
X |
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3.4 |
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|
X |
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4.1 |
X |
X |
X |
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4.2 |
X |
X |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
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.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content are 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: Assignments (Semester 1-Assignment 1 & Semester 2-Assignment 2)
Assessment 2: Tests (Semester 1- Unit Test 1 & Semester 2- Unit Test 2)
Assessment 3: Projects (Semester 1- Project 1 & Semester 2- Project 2)
The student will be assessed competent (C) or not yet competent (NYC)
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs MEA349B Elements & Performance Criteria
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MEA349B Elements & Performance Criteria |
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Assessments |
1.1 |
1.2 |
2.1 |
2.2 |
3.1 |
3.2 |
3.3 |
3.4 |
4.1 |
4.2 |
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Assessment 1 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
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X |
X |
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Assessment 2 |
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|
X |
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X |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
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Assessment 3 |
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|
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
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Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies | ||||||||||||||||
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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 |
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Assessment 1 |
X |
X |
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X |
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X |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
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Assessment 2 |
X |
X |
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X |
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X |
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X |
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Assessment 3 |
X |
x |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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All assessments |
3 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
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0(blank) |
Graduate attribute is not assessed. |
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1 |
Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element |
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2 |
Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element |
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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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