Course Title: Design signal-conditioning sub-systems

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: EEET7444C

Course Title: Design signal-conditioning sub-systems

Important Information:

Please note that this course has compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6182 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Course Contact: Mr. Noor Sateh

Course Contact Phone: +61399254013

Course Contact Email: noor.sateh@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

Not applicable

Course Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to design signal-conditioning sub-systems incorporating digital and analogue elements.

It includes following design brief, applying knowledge of digital and analogue devices, interpreting device specifications, constructing prototypes, testing developed system prototype operation, and documenting design and development work.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	UEEEC0014 Design signal-conditioning sub-systems
Element:	1 Identify design signal-conditioning sub -system requirements
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and workplace procedures for a given work area are obtained and applied 1.2 Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks are assessed, control measures and workplace procedures are implemented in preparation for work 1.3 Scope of proposed signal-conditioning sub-system is determined from design brief in consultation with appropriate person/s 1.4 Design signal-conditioning sub-systems development work is planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with person/s involved on the worksite 1.5 Materials and devices/components required for work are determined on compatibility of their specifications with data acquisition system requirements and project budget constraints
Element:	2 Design signal-conditioning sub -system
Performance Criteria:	2.1 WHS/OHS risk control work measures and workplace procedures are followed 2.2 Digital and analogue device elements used in signal-conditioning sub-systems and relevant industry standards are applied to the design specification 2.3 Alternative design/s are considered based on the design brief 2.4 Safety, functional and budget considerations are incorporated in the design specification 2.5 Prototype devices and circuits are constructed, programmed and tested for compliance with design brief and regulatory requirements 2.6 Prototype faults are rectified and retested to ensure effective operation of design 2.7 Design specifications are documented for submission to appropriate person/s for approval 2.8 Solutions to unplanned situations are implemented in accordance with workplace policy
Element:	3 Obtain design approval for signal-conditioning sub -system
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Signal-conditioning sub-system design is presented and explained to client representative and/or relevant person/s 3.2 Modifications to design are negotiated with relevant person/s within the constraints of workplace policy, as required 3.3 Final sub-system design is documented and approval obtained from appropriate person/s 3.4 Quality of work is monitored against performance agreement and/or workplace or industry standards

Learning Outcomes

Refer to elements of the unit of competency

Details of Learning Activities

Lectures
Practicals
Project Work 

Project Report
Industrial Visit
Guest Lecture

All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of the above competencies.
This course 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.

• UEEEC0014 - Design signal-conditioning sub-systems

 

 

Teaching Schedule

Week	Topics Delivered	Key Content - Lecture	Performance Criteria No
1	Introduction to OHS and Sustainability  Introduction to the course & the project   Basic electrical quantities & DC Power Supplies	Overview of OHS & Sustainability principles.	UEEEC0014 1.1, 1.2, 2.1 2.5, 3.1, 3.2
2	Resistors, Capacitors & Power Supplies	Performance using DC & AC Power Supply Potentiometers & their use for voltage control Capacitors in DC & AC power supplies	UEEEC0014 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4, 2.5, 3.1 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
3	Semiconductors Characteristics- Diodes, Zener diodes Introduction to Op-Amps	Types of diodes such as Zener diode, LED, Photodiode	UEEEC0014 1., 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4,2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
4	Sensors – Temperature, Pressure, Accelerometers, etc Op-Amp Configurations	Types of sensors and the specifications	UEEEC0014 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
5	Operational Amplifiers- Single Stage DC amplifiers using Op-amps	Input/Output Impedances, Other Characteristics of Op-amp, Basic Configurations of Op amp     Inverting, Non-Inverting Amplifiers	UEEEC0014 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4, 2.5, 3.1 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
6	Operational Amplifiers- Single Stage AC amplifiers using Op-amps continued	Summing Amplifiers, Differential Amplifiers Design	UEEEC0014 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4, 2.5, 3.1 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
7	Project Specification on Sensor Interface Circuit	Scope of proposed signal-conditioning sub-system is determined from design brief in consultation with appropriate person/s    Calibrate the temperature sensor.	UEEEC0014 1.2, 1.3, ,3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
8
	Project Designs and Specifications on Signal Conditioning Circuit	Materials and devices/components required for work are determined on compatibility of their specifications with data acquisition system requirements and project budget constraints	UEEEC0014 1.2, 1.3, ,3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
9	Project Designs and Specifications on Signal Conditioning Circuit	Digital and analogue device elements used in signal-conditioning sub-systems and relevant industry standards are applied to the design specification Alternative design/s are considered based on the design brief Modifications to design are negotiated with relevant person/s within the constraints of workplace policy, as required	UEEEC0014 1.2, 1.3, ,3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
10	Project Designs and Specifications- Testing	Prototype devices and circuits are constructed, programmed and tested for compliance with design brief and regulatory requirements	UEEEC0014 3.4
11	Project Designs and Specifications	Prototype faults are rectified and retested to ensure effective operation of design	UEEEC0014 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,2.4,2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3,3.4
12	Project Specifications & Details on all modules to be developed	Design the Signal Conditioning Circuit in the Project Module    Designing the circuit to interface the sensors to the signal conditioning circuit Design specifications are documented for submission to appropriate person/s for approval	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	Project Development	Design the Signal Conditioning Circuit in the Project Module Signal-conditioning sub-system design is presented and explained to client representative and/or relevant person/s	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	Project Development	Approval obtained from appropriate person/s regarding the design of the signal conditioning sub-systems	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	Project Work Completed & Submitted Final sub-system design is documented after the approval is granted	UEEEC0014, 3.1, 3.2 UEEEC0014 2.1, 2.2, 2.8,
16	Finalise the project & demonstrate	Project Work Completed & Submitted Final sub-system design is documented after the approval is granted	UEEEC0014, 3.1, 3.2 UEEEC0014 2.1, 2.2, 2.8,
17	Late Project Report Submissions	Project Work Completed & Submitted	UEEEC0014 1.2, 1.3, ,3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
18	Assessment & Feedback	Feedback on the course

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

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

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  Task 1: Project Work & Report 1
Assessment  Task 2: Project Work & Report 2

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 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
Project Work 1 & 2	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X		X
Project Report 1 &2												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

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

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 Program Coordinator / 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:  https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration 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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