Course Title: Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: EEET7550C

Course Title: Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems

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

Teacher
Marko Dumovic

Ph: +61 3 9925 4712
Email: marko.dumovic@rmit.edu.au 

Appointment by email

Nominal Hours: 60

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 apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems.

It includes identifying and solving electrotechnology engineering problems using material science. It also includes applying knowledge of materials science and documenting justification for solutions.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	UEECD0004 Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems
Element:	1 Identify electrotechnology problem/s
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied 1.2 WHS/OHS risk control work preparation measures and workplace procedures are followed  1.3 Scope of electrotechnology problem and material for the environment are obtained and applied from documentation and/or work supervisor 1.4 Tools, equipment and testing devices required for work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
Element:	2 Apply material science to developing solutions
Performance Criteria:	2.1 WHS/OHS risk control work measures and workplace procedures are followed 2.2 Tests and measurements are undertaken in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures 2.3 Tests, measurements and results are used to identify material science solutions to electrotechnology problems 2.4 Effects on environments, materials and health risks are considered in resolving electrotechnology problems 2.5 Unplanned situations are dealt with in accordance with WHS/OHS and approval of relevant person/s
Element:	3 Report solution/s
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Proposed solutions to electrotechnology problems are documented with justification for the solutions 3.2 Identified health risks exposed by a material and/or application is documented in workplace report 3.3 Proposed solution report is forwarded to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

Learning Outcomes

Refer to elements of the unit of competency

Details of Learning Activities

You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates
• Lectures
• Assignment 1
• Assignment 2
• Final Test 

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

EA1.1. 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 competency UEECD0004 in the Assessment Matrix.

Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

 

Week	Topic Delivered
1	Introduction to the competency of Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems Classification, nature and physical properties of materials used in electrotechnology Solids
2	Classification, nature and physical properties of materials used in electrotechnology Liquids
3	Classification, nature and physical properties of materials used in electrotechnology Gases   Assignment 1 handed out, due date end of week 4.
4	Electrotechnology engineering problems involving Dielectric strength and dielectric breakdown, examples to include applications using solids, liquids, gases and vacuum
5	Conductors and semiconductors Materials Assignment handed out, due date end of week 16.
6	Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems involving Conductors and semiconductors -applications
7	Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems involving Conductors and semiconductors including photo voltaic and hv insulation
8	Assignment 2 handed out
9	Assignment 2 work
10	Chemical effects on materials • cells, including fuel cells
11	Chemical effects on materials • electrolysis
12	Chemical effects on materials • corrosion
13	Apply material science to solving electrotechnology engineering problems involving Chemical effects on materials • cells, including fuel cells • electrolysis • corrosion • safety
14	Material processing and manufacturing.
15	Environment and health issues
16	Practice Test  and revision
17&18	Final 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 28 hours outside the class time
 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through  RMIT 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.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Assignment 1 (Due Week 10 

Assessment 2: Assignment 2 - (Due Week 14) 

Assessment 3: Final Test - (Week 16)

To be deemed competent, student must achieve satisfactory (S) results in all assessments.
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.

Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs UEECD0004 Elements & Performance Criteria

UEEECD0004 Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

3.1

3.2

3.3

Assignment 1

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assignment 2

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Final Test

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
 

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

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

EA3.16

Assignment 1

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assignment 2

X

X

X

X

X

X

Final Test

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

All Assessments UEECD0004

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

0

0

2

2

2

2

0

0 (Blank)

Graduate Attribute is not assessed.

1

Graduae attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element

2

Graduae attribute is assessed in at least one-third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element

3

Graduae 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 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. 

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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