Course Title: Design electronic printed circuit boards
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: EEET7435C
Course Title: Design electronic printed circuit boards
Important Information:
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School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6178 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Course Contact: Noor Sateh
Course Contact Phone: +61399254013
Course Contact Email: noor.sateh@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
AMANDEEP KAUR
course coordinator
Please drop the email to book consultation time.
Ph: 03 -99254444
Nominal Hours: 40
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
This course will allow you to develop skills and knowledge required to design electronic printed circuit boards. You will learn how to:
- design electronic printed circuit boards
- develop alternative printed circuit board design schemes based on design briefs and customer relations
- document designs
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEEEC0013 Design electronic printed circuit board |
Element: |
1. Prepare to design printed circuit board assembly |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and be applied 1.2 Extent of the proposed circuit board and sub-assemblies design is determined from the design brief or in consultation with appropriate person/s
1.3 Design development work is planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with relevant person/s involved |
Element: |
2. Develop printed circuit board assembly design |
Performance Criteria: |
Electronic components, sub-assemblies and industry standards are applied to the design
2.2 Alternative arrangements for the printed circuit board design are considered based on the requirements outlined in the design brief
2.3 Safety and functional considerations are incorporated in the printed circuit board design
2.4 Printed circuit board design draft is checked for compliance with the design brief and design rules
2.5 Printed circuit board design is documented for submission to appropriate person/s for approval
2.6 Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
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Element: |
3. Provide assembly drawings and artwork files ready for production |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Printed circuit board design is presented and explained to client representative and/or relevant person/s 3.2 Requests for alterations to the printed circuit board design are negotiated with relevant person/s within the constraints of workplace policy 3.3 Final printed circuit board design is documented and approval obtained from appropriate person/s 3.4 Quality of work is monitored against performance agreement and/or workplace procedures or industry standards |
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
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
• Labs( @5)
• Project
Teaching Schedule
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for UEEEC0013 is detailed below:
Week |
Topic |
Key contents |
Knowledge Evidence |
Performance Criteria No. |
1 |
Introduction to PCB design WHS/OHS process and procedures in workplace |
Introduction to the course OHS processes and procedures OHS risk control measures and procedures |
relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements relevant workplace documentation relevant workplace policies and procedures
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UEEEC0013_1.1
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2 |
Introduction to Software |
Introducing the students t design tools and software Electronic and electrical symbols
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design tools and software applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, workplace procedures and practices, including using risk control measures
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UEEEC0013_2.1
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3 |
Schematic Files |
Discussion on design principles and industry standards Comparing printed circuit board techniques, including materials and processes overview (photographic, mechanical, thermal and dielectric) and types of printed circuit board (single-sided, double-sided and multi-layer)
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design principles and industry standards printed circuit board techniques, including materials and processes overview (photographic, mechanical, thermal and dielectric) and types of printed circuit board (single-sided, double-sided and multi-layer)
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UEEEC0013_1.3
UEEEC0013_2.3 |
4 |
Library files and Toolbars |
-Maintaining the existing library -Downloading new library to meet the unexpected situation -Electronic rule check of schematic as per industry requirement Adding the frame as per the workplace requirement Creating the BOM(Bill of material) |
creating a library of component dealing with unplanned situations in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment using both surface mount device (SMD)/surface mount technology (SMT) and through-hole components
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UEEEC0013_2.2
UEEEC0013_2.4
UEEEC0013_2.6 |
5 |
Generating the Board file |
-Setting the correct board size
-Polygon for ground -Vias and its importance -Routing and Autorouting -Various layers and its importance -Perform Design rule check(DRC) Gerber files,CAM poutput generated
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UEEEC0013_1.2
UEEEC0013_2.1 |
6 |
Creating a new component
Lab Work explained |
Design New component 5 Tasks of lab work are explained Creating the schematic and board file based on the knowledge gained by class activities
Student will be doing 5 task in the lab work Filling the Lab work report and submitting it It will be ongoing assessment marked fortnightly
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UEEEC0013_2.5
UEEEC0013_3.1
UEEEC0013_3.2
UEEEC0013_3.3
UEEEC0013_3.4
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7 |
Task 1 Lab work |
Generating.sch,.brd,CAMoutput including drill, EXcelon ,Gerber files, BOM Creating the report on it and updating the lab work |
design principles and industry standards printed circuit board techniques, including materials and processes overview (photographic, mechanical, thermal and dielectric) and types of printed circuit board (single-sided, double-sided and multi-layer)
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UEEEC0013_1.2
UEEEC0013_2.1
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8 |
Continue working on Lab Work |
Task 1 |
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UEEEC0013_2.2
UEEEC0013_2.4
UEEEC0013_2.6 |
9 |
Lab Work task 2 explained
Feedback |
Feedback Task 1 |
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UEEEC0013_2.5
UEEEC0013_3.1
UEEEC0013_3.2
UEEEC0013_3.3
UEEEC0013_3.4
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10 |
Continue working on Task 2(Lab Work) |
Lab Work Task 2 |
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UEEEC0013_1.2
UEEEC0013_2.1 |
11 |
Task 3 (Lab Work) is explained Feedback |
Feedback on Task 2 |
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UEEEC0013_2.5
UEEEC0013_3.1
UEEEC0013_3.2
UEEEC0013_3.3
UEEEC0013_3.4
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12 |
Continue working Task 3(Lab work)
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13 |
Task 4 (Lab Work) is explained
Feedback
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Feedback on Task 3 |
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14 |
Continue working on Task 4(Lab Work) |
Task 4 (Lab Work) |
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UEEEC0013_1.3
UEEEC0013_2.3 |
15 |
Task 5 (Lab Work) is explained
Feedback
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Feedback on Task 4 |
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UEEEC0013_1.2
UEEEC0013_2.1 |
16 |
Continue working on Task 5(Lab Work) |
Task 5(Lab Work) |
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17 |
Feedback And Catch-up |
Resubmission of incomplete Tasks and assignment 1 Feedback on Task 5 |
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18 |
Finalising and Catchup |
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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 25 hours outside the class time.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through Canvas and may be provided with additional materials in class. A 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 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: Labs x 5 – (Week 4-15) Due dates for labs are mentioned in Teaching schedule
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/Performance Criteria Covered |
Labs |
Project |
1.1 |
x |
x |
1.2 |
x |
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1.3 |
x |
x |
1.4 |
x |
x |
2.1 |
x |
x |
2.2 |
x |
x |
2.3 |
x |
x |
2.4 |
x |
x |
2.5 |
x |
x |
2.6 |
x |
x |
3.1 |
x |
x |
3.2 |
x |
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3.3 |
x |
x |
3.4 |
x |
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Assessment 2: Project– (Issued in Week 9- Due in 16)
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 Resubmissions (if Unsatisfactory)
You will be allowed 1 (ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (if unsatisfactory). You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.
If you do not submit your assessment (First attempt) by the due date you will not be eligible for resubmission if unsatisfactory.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs UEEEC0013 Elements & Performance Criteria
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UEEEC0013 Elements & Performance Criteria |
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Assessments |
1.1 |
1.2 |
1.3 |
1.4 |
2.1 |
2.2 |
2.3 |
2.4 |
2.5 |
2.6 |
3.1 |
3.2 |
3.3 |
3.4 |
Labs |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
Project |
x |
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x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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x |
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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 Support:
Study Support (Previously named as Study and Learning Centre (SLC)) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by Study Support 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 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support to find more information about Study 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.
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