Course Title: Develop engineering solutions to analogue electronic problems

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: EEET7438C

Course Title: Develop engineering solutions to analogue electronic 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

Dr. Gita Pendharkar

Course Co-ordinator

Email: gita.pendharkar@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 unit: UEEEC0067 - Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits

Course Description

This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to develop engineering solutions to analogue electronic problems. It will include: 

• preparing to develop engineering solutions for analogue electronic problems 
• developing engineering solutions for analogue electronic problems
• testing, reporting and implementing engineering solution for analogue electronic problems 

This course is delivered and assessed with the following: 

• UEECD0016 - Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
• UEERE0013 - Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector; and
• UEEEC0014 - Design signal-conditioning sub-systems

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	UEEEC0017 Develop engineering solutions to analogue electronic problems
Element:	1. Prepare to develop engineering solutions for analogue electronic problems
Performance Criteria:	1.1  Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for relevant work area are identified, obtained and applied   1.2 Risk control measures are applied in accordance with workplace procedures prior to commencing work   1.3 Extent of the analogue electronic problem is determined from performance specifications, situation reports and in consultation with relevant person/s   1.4 Activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with relevant person/s   1.5 Effective strategies are identified to ensure solution development and implementation is conducted efficiently
Element:	2. Develop engineering solution for analogue electronic problems
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Workplace risk control measures and procedures are applied   2.2 Principles of analogue electronics circuit device operation characteristics and applications are applied to developing solutions to analogue electronic problems   2.3 Parameters, specifications and performance requirements related to each analogue electronic problem are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures   2.4 Approaches to resolving analogue electronic problems are analysed to determine most effective solutions   2.5 Unplanned events are dealt with safely and effectively in compliance with regulatory requirements and enterprise policies   2.6 Quality of work is monitored against relevant performance measures and/or established organisational or professional standards
Element:	3. Test, report on and implement engineering solution for analogue electronic problems
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Solutions to analogue electronic problems are tested to determine their effectiveness and modified where necessary 3.2 Adopted solutions are recorded in the required format, including implementation instructions and risk controls 3.3 Relevant qualified person/s required to implement solutions to analogue electronic problems are coordinated in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures 3.4 Justification for solutions used to solve analogue electronic problems is recorded for inclusion in work/project development records in accordance with professional 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

Lectures
Practicals
Project
Industrial Visit
Guest Lecture

Cluster Information:
This course is delivered in a cluster (Electronic Projects) in conjunction with UEECD0016, UEERE0013 and UEEEC0014 . You must enrol in the courses delivered in this cluster.

All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of the above competencies.
This course and one other clustered competencies are 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 the following competencies in the Assessment Matrix.

• UEECD0016 - Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
• UEERE0013 - Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector; and
• UEEEC0014 - Design signal-conditioning sub-systems
• UEEEC0017 - Develop engineering solutions to analogue electronic problems (Release 1)

 

 

Teaching Schedule

Week	Topics Delivered	Key Content	Performance Criteria No
1	Introduction to OHS and Sustainability       Operational Amplifier- Characteristics	Overview of OHS & Sustainability principles       Input/Output Impedances, Other Characteristics of Op-amp, Basic Configurations of Opamp	UEECD0016 1.1, 1.2   UEERE0013 1.1 - 1.3   UEEEC0017 1.1, 1.2, 2.1 2.5, 3.1, 3.2
2	Op-Amp: Differential Amplifier Configurations	Single ended & Double ended Configurations	UEEEC0017  2.2, 2.3
3	Single Stage DC amplifiers using Op-amps	Inverting, Non-Inverting Amplifiers   Summing Amplifiers Difference Amplifiers Other DC Amplifier Configurations	UEEEC0017 1., 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4,2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4   UEECD0016 1.1,1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 UEERE0013 1.4- 1.5, 2.1, 2.3 2.5
4	Single Stage A C amplifier using Op-amps Project Specification on Sensor Interface Circuit	Inverting, Non-Inverting A C Amplifiers   Other AC Amplifier Configurations	UEEEC0017 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
5	Other Specialized applications of Op-amps Project Specification on Sensor Interface Circuit	Precision Rectifier, Peak Detector, Zero Crossing Detector, etc	UEEEC0017 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4, 2.5, 3.1 3.2, 3.3, 3.4   UEERE0013 1.1- 1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 2.5
6	Comparators using Operational Amplifiers Project Designs and Specifications on Signal Conditioning Circuit	Circuits of Op-amps with no feedback	UEEEC0017 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 UEEEC0014 1.2, 1.3, ,3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
7	Applications of Op-Amp Comparators – A/D Converters Project Designs and Specifications on Signal Conditioning Circuit	Types of A/D Converters	UEEEC0017 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4, 2.5 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4   UEEEC0014 1.2, 1.3, ,3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
8	Applications of Op-Amp – D/A Converters Project Designs and Specifications on Signal Conditioning Circuit	Types of D/A Converters	UEEEC0017 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4   UEEEC0014 1.2, 1.3, ,3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
9	Oscillators Project Designs and Specifications on Signal Conditioning Circuit	Types of Oscillators	UEEEC0017 1.1,1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4, 2.5 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 UEECD0016 1.1,1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3   UEERE0013 1.1- 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.5 UEEEC0014 1.2, 1.3, ,3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
10	Active Filters Types Project Designs and Specifications on Active Filter Circuit	Characteristics of Filters – Low Pass, High Pass	UEEEC0017 3.4 UEECD0016 1.1,1.2,1.3,2.1,2.2,2.3 UEERE0013 1.1-1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.5 UEEC0014 1.2,1.3,3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4
11	Active Filters continued Project Designs and Specifications on Active Filter Circuit	Band Pass, Band Reject	UEEEC0017 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3,3.4 UEECD0016 1.1,1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3   UEERE0013 1.1- 1.2, 2.1- 2.2, 2.5
12	Project Specifications & Details on all modules to be developed	Design the Signal Conditioning Circuit in the Project Module   Designing the Filter Circuit   Designing the circuit to interface the sensors to the signal conditioning circuit	UEEEC0017 1.1,1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3,3.4 UEECD00161.1, 1.2, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.4, 3.5 UEERE0013 1.1- 1.5, 2.1- 2.6, 3.1-3.4   UEEEC0014 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
13	Power Amplifiers Project Development	operation of each class and type of power amplifier circuit Classes of Power Amplifiers Class A Amplifier – Efficiency   Design the Signal Conditioning Circuit in the Project Module	UEEEC0017 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3,3.4   UEEEC0014 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2
14	Power Amplifiers Project Development	Class B, AB, C & D   Designing the Filter Circuit	UEEEC0017 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3,3.4   UEEEC0014 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2
15	Apply sustainable energy principles to & practices to Project Project Development	Environmental & Sustainable energy, Green House Gas Emission	UEEEC0017  2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3,3.4 UEEEC0014, 3.1, 3.2
16	Finalizing the Project Report	Project Work Completed & Submitted	UEEEC0017 1.1,1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3,3.4 UEECD00161.1, 1.2, 2.1,2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.4, 3.5   UEERE0013 1.1- 1.5, 2.1- 2.6, 3.1-3.4 UEEEC0014 1.2, 1.3, ,3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
17	Assessment & Feedback	Project Report Completed & Submitted	UEEEC0017 2.2, 2.3,2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3,3.4   UEERE0013 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4 UEEEC0014 2.1, 2.2, 2.8,

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. 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

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: Students Practical Assessment 
Assessment 2: Project Work
Assessment 3: Project Report

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 PUBH5215C_UEECD0016 Elements & Performance Criteria

UEECD0016 Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

Students Practical Assessment

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Project Work

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Project Report

X

X

X

X

X

 

Assessment vs EEET7412C_UEERE0013 Elements & Performance Criteria

UEERE0013 Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

Students Practical Assessment

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Project Work

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Project Report

X

X

X

X

X

 

Assessment vs EEET7438C_UEEEC0017 Elements & Performance Criteria - Main

UEEEC0017 Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

Students Practical Assessment

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Project Work

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Project Report

X

X

X

 

Assessment vs EEET7444C_UEEEC0014 Elements & Performance Criteria

			UEEEC0014 Elements & Performance Criteria
Assessments	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.5	2.1	2.2	2.3	2.4	2.5	2.6	2.7	2.8	3.1	3.2	3.3	3.4
Students Practical Assessment	X	X
Project Work	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X		X
Project Report												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

Students Practical Assessment

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Project Work

X

X

X

X

X

X

x

x

x

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Project Report

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

ALL ASSESSMENTS

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

2

2

3

3

3

3

3

3

0 (BLANK)

Graduate attribute is NOT assessed in the Element.

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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