Course Title: Develop engineering solutions to RF amplifier problems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: EEET7439C
Course Title: Develop engineering solutions to RF amplifier problems
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: 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
Kemps Cheng
Phone: 613 9925 4691
Email: kemps.cheng@rmit.edu.au
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 provides you with the skills and knowledge required to develop engineering solutions to resolve problems with radio frequency (RF) amplifiers. In this course you gain understanding in how to:
- develop engineering solutions to resolve problems with amplifiers
- gather and analyse data
- apply problem-solving techniques
- develop and document solutions and alternatives
This course is delivered and assessed with the following:
- UEEEC0044 - Modify - redesign electronics and communications systems
- UEEEC0007 - Commission electronics and communications systems
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEEEC0016 Develop engineering solutions to RF amplifiers problems |
Element: |
1. Prepare to develop engineering solution for RF amplifier electronic problems |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures are identified and applied 1.2 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed 1.3 Extent of the RF amplifier 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 person/s involved in the work 1.5 Effective strategies are formed to ensure solution development and implementation are carried out efficiently |
Element: |
2. Develop engineering solution for RF amplifier electronic problems |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed 2.2 RF amplifier circuit device operation characteristics and applications are applied to developing engineering solutions to RF amplifier problems 2.3 Parameters, specifications and performance requirements in relation to RF amplifier problems are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures 2.4 Engineering approaches to resolving RF amplifier problems are analysed to provide most effective solutions 2.5 Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment 2.6 Quality of work is monitored against performance agreement and/or workplace procedures or industry standards |
Element: |
3. Test, document and implement engineering solution for RF amplifier electronic problems |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Engineering solutions to RF amplifier problems are tested to determine their effectiveness and modified, as required 3.2 Adopted engineering solution is documented, including instructions for implementation, that incorporates risk control measures to be followed 3.3 Competent person/s required to implement solutions to RF amplifier problems is coordinated in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace policies 3.4 Justification for engineering solution used to solve RF amplifier problems is documented for inclusion in work/project development records in accordance with industry standards and 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
- Classroom tutorial activities to consolidate the theory and application of various types of RF amplifiers, transmission line, microwave propagation, antenna and commissioning & redesign of communication systems.
- Practical activities to develop skill in construction the working model of various types of RF amplifiers, transmission line & antenna systems. Conduct complex testing process, diagnose & rectify fault and verify the performance as specification.
- Industrial visit to look at the actual radio and related equipments from the industry. (It will depend on the arrangement with the radio company. If it can be arranged, the teaching schedule will vary.)
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Projects involving the re-design and commissioning of selected systems, development of testing procedure to verify the performance specification, diagnosis of faults in the systems and repair the fault. Specifications will be provided with work simulation (team or individual basis) or may be negotiated to suit a workplace based application
Teaching Schedule
| Week Number | Date | Topic Delivered | Assessment Task |
| 1 |
Introduction to course, course guide, assessments, topics breakdown, resources, equipments (in the lab) & OHS issues.
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| 2 | Prepare to develop engineering solution by types of transmission line, characteristics of standing wave along transmission line. Describe the characteristics of real transmission line. |
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| 3 | Prepare to develop engineering solution by types of transmission line, characteristics of standing wave along transmission line. Describe the characteristics of real transmission line. |
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| 4 | Develop engineering solution by types of transmission line, characteristics of standing wave along transmission line. Describe the characteristics of real transmission line. |
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| 5 | Develop engineering solution by types of transmission line, characteristics of standing wave along transmission line. Describe the characteristics of real transmission line. |
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| 6 | Test, document and implement engineering solution by types of transmission line, characteristics of standing wave along transmission line. Describe the characteristics of real transmission line. |
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| 7 | Prepare to develop engineering solution on EH field in relations to antenna elements. Basic antenna principles. Antenna characteristics and selection of antennas. The use of microwave antenna. |
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| 8 | Develop engineering solution on EH field in relations to antenna elements. Basic antenna principles. Antenna characteristics and selection of antennas. The use of microwave antenna. |
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| 9 | Test, document and implement engineering solution on EH field in relations to antenna elements. Basic antenna principles. Antenna characteristics and selection of antennas. The use of microwave antenna. |
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| 10 | Modify-redesign of electronics and communications systems. |
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| 11 | Modify-redesign of electronics and communications systems. |
Project 2 issued (Due on week 14) | |
| 12 | Commission electronics and communications systems. |
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| 13 | Commission electronics and communications systems. |
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| 14 | Preparing the final project. |
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| 15 | Presentation for the final project. |
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| 16 | Presentation for the final project. |
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| 17 | Exam Period Week 1 | ||
| 18 | Exam Period Week 2 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
• Gary M. Miller, Modern Electronic Communication, the latest edition, Prentice Hall |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the course, following the performance criteria set in the National Training Package.
Assessment methods may encompass a variety of approaches, including written and oral activities, as well as the demonstration of practical skills aligned with
relevant industry standards. Participants should be aware that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher or assessor.
Feedback will be consistently provided throughout the course.To successfully complete this course, you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment
task within this unit. Full assessment details will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
• Tests (Test 1 & Test 2)
• Assignment and projects (Task 1, Task 2 & 3, Task 4)
• Laboratory work (Lab 1 & Lab 2)
This course is graded using the following course grades-
CHD- Competent with High Distinction
CDI- Competent with Distinction
CC- Competent with Credit
CAG- Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC- Not Yet Competent
DNS- Did Not Submit for Assessment.
Assessment Matrix
UEEEC0007 UEEEC0016 UEEEC0044
Assessments Elements Elements Elements
Close book test Element 1, 2 Element 1, 2 Element 1, 2
Assignment and projects Element 2, 3 Element 2, 3 Element 2, 3
Laboratory exercise Element 1, 3 Element 1, 3 Element 1, 3
Other Information
Useful websites:
http://www,acma.gov.au
http://www.arpansa.gov.au
• This course EEET7060C is delivered in a cluster (Communication Engineering 2) in conjunction with EEET7041C & EEET7042C. (Commission electronics and communications systems & Modify-redesign of electronics and communications systems, ). All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of All competencies UEENEEH182A, UEENEEH167A and UEEDNEEH168A.
• In this cluster, minimum student directed hours are 16 in addition to 64 scheduled teaching hours.
• Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, project work, individual student-teacher course-related consultation, organized industrial visits, lab reports.
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to all RMIT students.
Services offered by SLC to support numeracy and literacy skills of the students 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.
Disability Liaison Unit:
Students with disability or long-term medical condition should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete their studies.
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.
Late submission:
Students requiring extensions for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) 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. The student will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
Students seeking an extension of 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.
Assignments submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm 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.
Email Communication:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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