2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

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module. In general, the student will have a substantial background of learning
at the associate diploma level and will have taken some initiative in
identifying an area of inquiry.
Content
Topics include tender documents and contracting, engineering project specifications,
client interaction (interpersonal skills), general arrangement drawing, component design,
detailed drawings of parts and assemblies, final reports, oral presentation to peers.
EB061
40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: EA066
Content
Includes:
Text editing software.
Managing CAD Utilities
Creation and manipulation for software management in a CAD environment.
Creating and implementing screen and tablet menus for specific CAD applications.
Developing macro and icon files.
Using a database management system with CAD to produce a material schedule.
EB100 Analogue Electronics 3
40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: EA 100
Aims & Objectives
To develop concepts and skills to design or select some common operational amplifier
circuits and integrated circuits used in analog signal processing.
EB101 Analogue Electronics 4
40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: EA 101
Aims & Objectives
To enable students to evaluate the performance of large signal power amplifiers.
EB120
Advanced ComputerTest
Equipment
40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Entry level Digital and Computer Fundamentals
subjects.
Aims & Objectives
To equip the student with experience and knowledge necessary to apply advanced test
equipment.
EB124
40 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Computer Systems Architecture
To provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to analyse differing
computer system architectures. Computer system architectures are undergoing rapid
change, with techniques previously encountered only in mainframes, such as cache,
virtual memory, etc. now playing an important part in advanced PCs and workstations.
EB128
40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Multi-User Operating Systems
To introduce students tothe concepts of multi-user operating systems. To examine the
basic operation, environment and organisation of a typical multi-user operating system
such as UNIX. Aswell as common commands and general features, students will
examine aspects of the operating system related to its multi-usercapabilities.
EB129
Network Administration
20 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Entry level Digital, Hand Tools and Computer
Fundamentals subjects.
Aims & Objectives
To equip the student with the necessary hands-on skillsto fully install and administer a
PC based network operating system. Practical experience is provided in the installation
of the software and setting up, managing and maintaining the system, user accounts
and system resources.
EB160
60 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: EA 160
Aims & Objectives
PLC Systems Applications
The aim of this module is to provide students with an overview of advanced PLC
systems applications and to describe the features and functions of PID closed loop
control, specialist instruction set, alternate programming styles and communications.
EB161
40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: EBI 00
Aims & Objectives
Advanced Power Supplies
To enable students to select appropriate power supply circuit techniques for given
applications, with consideration olthe environment in which the equipment will be
used. This module is focussed on practical applications.
EB162 Circuit Analysis 1
60 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Electrical Principles 2
Aims & Objectives
To enable students to apply network theorems and PC based simulation programs to the
analysis and solution of AC and DC linear circuits.
EB169
40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Antenna Systems
To enable students to gain an overview of antennas in orderto demonstrate skills in
selection, positioning and matching techniques.
EB176
Electronic Systems
40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: EA 184, EB174
Aims & Objectives
To enable students to use GPIB/IEEE 488 bus equipment and Programmable Logic
Controllers (PLC) for control of electronic systems.
EB177 Microprocessor Applications 1
40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: EA 184
Aims & Objectives
To enable students to gain knowledge and skills in the areas of software design, serial
port interrupts, interface devices and to develop practical software and hardware skills
through the construction of a minimum system.
EB178 MicroProcessor Applications 2
40nominal Hours· Prerequisite: EA18?, EB177
Aims & Objectives
To enable students to gain knowledge and skills in selected areas which relate to
microprocessor interfacing and control. and develop hardware and software skills by
incorporating user interface devices in a practical project.
EB179 MicroProcessor Applications 3
40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: EB178
Aims & Objectives
To enable students to gain knowledge and skills inthe area of sensors, signal
conditioning and output control and practical skills in hardware and software
development relative to a microprocessor/microcontroller system.
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002