Course Title: Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: EEET7049C
Course Title: Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6122 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teachers
Rand Gorgis
Ph: +613 9925 4378
Fax: +613 9925 4377
Email: rand.gorgis@rmit.edu.au
Kemps Cheng
Ph: +613 99254691
Fax: +613 99254377
Email: kemps.cheng@rmit.edu.au
Noor Sateh
Ph: +613 99254013
Fax: +613 99254377
Email: noor.sateh@rmit.edu.au
Amandeep Kaur
Ph: +613 99254444
Fax: +613 99254377
Email: amandeep.kaur@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
Program Manager
Eddie Vanda
Ph: +61 3 9925 4456
Email: eddie.vanda@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
UEENEEE101A AND UEENEEE104A
OR
UEENEEH169A
Course Description
This unit covers determining correct operation of resonance circuits used in electronic apparatus. It encompasses working safely, problem solving procedures, including the use of voltage, current and resistance measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in resonance circuits.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEH114A Troubleshoot resonance circuits in an electronic apparatus |
Element: |
1. Prepare to troubleshoot resonance circuits. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood. 1.2 OHS risk control work preparation measures and procedures are followed. 1.3 The nature of the fault is obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken. 1.4 Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others. 1.5 Sources of materials that may be required for the work are established in accordance with established procedures. 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety. |
Element: |
2. Solve in resonance circuits. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 OHS risk control work measures and procedures are followed. 2.2 The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures. 2.3 Circuits are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures. 2.4 Fault finding is approached methodically drawing on knowledge of resonance circuits using measured and calculated values of parameters. 2.5 Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person. 2.6 Fault finding activities are carried out efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices. |
Element: |
3. Complete work and document troubleshooting activities. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed. 3.2 Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures. 3.3 Justification for solutions used to troubleshooting problems is documented. 3.4 Work completion is documented and an appropriate person or persons notified in accordance with established procedures. |
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 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 demeanor.
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;
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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 Resistive, Inductive and capacitive a.c Circuits Response of Basic R,L, and C to AC voltage & current Inductive reactance Capacitive reactance Practical/Tutorial # 1 |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
4 | RC Series a.c. circuits Calculations on R-C series circuit Lab # 2
|
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
5 | RL Series a.c. circuits Calculations on R-L series circuit Practical/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 Calculations on R-C parallel circuit Practical/Tutorial # 3 |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
8 | RL Parallel a.c. circuits Calculations on R-L parallel circuit 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 Project Based Assignment handed Mid Semester test (Written)
|
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
10 | AC power and Power Factor Power in an a.c. circuit Power factor correction Lab # 5 |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
11 | Resonance Series & Parallel resonance Lab # 6 |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
12 | Passive Filters First order LP and HP passive filters Project Work |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
13 | Passive Filters Band Pass and Band Stop Project Work |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
14 | Passive Filters Bode plots for Amplitude and phase response |
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 for Exam Project Due |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
17-18 | Final Exam |
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 Single Element a.c. circuits Lab #2 |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
11 | RC and RL Series a.c. circuits RLC Series a.c. circuits Lab #3 |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
12 | RC and RL parallel a.c. circuits RLC parallel a.c. circuits Lab #4 |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
13 | AC power Power Factor Lab #5 |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
14 | Passive Filters Lab #6 |
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 Project Due |
1.1-1.6 2.1-2.6 3.1-3.4 |
17-18 | Final Written 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
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
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: Laboratory exercises
Assessment 2: Project based assignment/practical work
Assessment 3: Mid Semester Written Test
Assessment 4: Final Written Test
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/Performance Criteria Covered | Laboratory exercises | Project based assignment/practical work | Mid Semester Written Test / Final Written Test |
1.1 | X | X | X |
1.2 | X | X | X |
1.3 | X | X | X |
1.4 | X | X | |
1.5 | X | X | X |
1.6 | X | X | |
2.1 | X | X | |
2.2 | X | X | |
2.3 | X | X | |
2.4 | X | X | X |
2.5 | X | X | |
2.6 | X | X | |
3.1 | X | X | X |
3.2 | X | X | |
3.3 | X | X | X |
3.4 | X | X | X |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Laboratory exercises
Assessment 2: Project based assignment/practical work
Assessment 3: Mid Semester Written Test
Assessment 4: Final Written Test
To be deemed competent, student must achieve satisfactory (S) results in all assessments.
Theoretical concept covered in weeks 3 to 8 will be assessed by a Mid Semester Written Test in week 9/10 . (For EC1A only)
For MEC1, it will be assessed as part of Final Written Test.
Theoretical concept covered in weeks 9 to 16 will be assessed by a written Exam in week 17 / 18 (exams period).
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs UEENEEH114A 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 |
Project based assignment/practical work | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Mid Semester Written Test / Final Written 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 | |||||||
Project based assignment/practical work | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
Mid Semester Written Test / Final Written Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEEH114A | 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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