301002 Specialised Software Applications Autumn 2017Edition: Autumn 2017 Copyright c 2017 University Western Sydney trading as Western Sydney University ABN 53 014 069 881 CRICOS Provider No: 00917K No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission from the Dean of the School of Computing, Engineering & Mathematics. Copyright for acknowledged materials reproduced herein is retained by the copyright holder. All readings in this publication are copied under licence in accordance with Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968. Unit Details Unit Code: 301002 Unit Name: Specialised Software Applications Credit Points: 10 Unit Level: 7 Assumed Knowledge: Not Applicable Modes of Delivery Mode Hours Workshop 2 Note: Students with any problems, concerns or doubts should discuss those with the Unit Coordinator as early as they can. Unit Coordinator Name: Dr. Olivia Mirza (Civil/Stuctural Engineering) Phone: (02) 4736 0402 Location: Y.3.57 Penrith campus Email: [email protected] Consultation Arrangement: Email or blackboard via vUWS Wednesday 9-12pmTeaching Team Name: Dr Upul Gunawardana (Telecommunication Engineering Stream) Phone: (02) 9685 4608 Location: ED.G.141 Parramatta campus Email: [email protected] Consultation Arrangement: Email or blackboard via vUWS Name: A/Prof. Sergiy Kharkivskiy (Electrical Engineering Stream) Phone: (02) 4736 0063 Location: Z.G.17 Penrith campus Email: [email protected] Consultation Arrangement: Email or blackboard via vUWS Name: Mr Chris Nash (Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Stream) Phone: (02) 4736 0960 Location: XB 3.33 Penrith campus Email: [email protected] Consultation Arrangement: Email or blackboard via vUWS Name: Dr. Yaping He (Fire Safety Engineering Stream) Phone: (02) 9685 4604 Location: ED.G.135 Parramatta campus Email: [email protected] Consultation Arrangement: Email or blackboard via vUWS Name: Mr Grahame Douglas (Bushfire Protection Stream) Phone: (02) 9685 4605 Location: ED.G.134 Parramatta campus Email: [email protected] Consultation Arrangement: Email or blackboard via vUWS Name: Prof (Sathaa) Arumugam Sathasivan (Environmental Engineering) Phone: (02) 4736 0941 Location: XB.2.34 Email: [email protected] Consultation Arrangement: Email or blackboard via vUWSNote: The Learning Guide Companion supplements this document Contents 1 About Specialised Software Applications 2 1.1 An Introduction to this Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.2 What is Expected of You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Assessment Information 3 2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2.2 Approach to Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2.3 Contribution to Course Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2.4 Assessment Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.5 Assessment Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.5.1 Progress Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2.5.2 Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.5.3 Final Project Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2.6 General Submission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3 Teaching and Learning Activities 12 4 Learning Resources 13 4.1 Recommended Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 About Specialised Software Applications 1.1 An Introduction to this Unit This unit offers several streams of practical applications in engineering and industrial design software. Students get to choose a software application stream depending on their key program. Lectures and assignments are delivered online and are enhanced by face to face contact with stream coordinators. Emphasis is placed on teaching students practical software applications skills relevant to industry needs. 1.2 What is Expected of You Study Load A student is expected to study an hour per credit point a week. For example a 10 credit point unit would require 10 hours of study per week. This time includes the time spent within classes during lectures, tutorials or practicals. Attendance It is strongly recommended that students attend all scheduled learning activities to support their learning. Online Learning Requirements Unit materials will be made available on the unit’s vUWS (E-Learning) site (https://vuws.westernsydney.edu.au/) You are expected to consult vUWS at least twice a week, as all unit announcements will be made via vUWS. Teaching and learning materials will be regularly updated and posted online by the teaching team. Assignment submission, email, announcements, class notes, links to external sites Special Requirements Essential Equipment: Not Applicable Legislative Pre-Requisites: Not Applicable 1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback Student feedback pays a vital role in improving the quality and educational effectiveness of Western Sydney University units and in ensuring academic staff keep in touch with student needs. You are welcome to provide feedback that is related to the teaching of this unit. At the end of the semester you will be given the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Unit (SFU) questionnaire to assess the unit. If requested by your unit coordinator, you may also have the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT) questionnaire to provide feedback for individual teaching staff. As a result of student feedback, the following changes and improvements have recently been made: { The unit will open the discussion forum to improve the communication between the stream coordinators and students. More workshops are schedule to guide student with the software. 22 Assessment Information 2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes Upon completing this unit, student are aspect to: Outcome 1 Recognise and apply the capabilities of software tools in a professional engineering context. 2 Input, model and analyse data and systems using industry standard engineering software. 3 Apply computer based modelling and analysis tools to investigate and professionally report on a specific, in-depth engineering problem. 4 Apply software-generated imagery to support reported analysis, findings or recommendations. 2.2 Approach to Learning This is a Postgraduate unit, therefore students are expected to do extra reading and research in addition to lecturer/training notes provided. This unit is worth 10 credit points. You are expected to spend at least 10 hours per week on this subject. Type Approach Workshop There will be 2 hours lecture in Week 1 to introduce this unit to students from all stream. The student will choose their stream. Once the stream is chosen, the student needs to follow the Teaching and Learning Activities document in vUWS. vUWS Unit materials will be made available on the units vUWS (E-Learning) site. You are expected to assess vUWS at least twice a week, as all unit announcements will be made via vUWS. Teaching and learning materials will be regularly updated and posted online. 32.3 Contribution to Course Learning Outcomes 3708: Master of Bushfire Protection Course Learning Outcomes ULO 1 ULO 2 ULO 3 ULO 4 1. Relate bushfire behaviour and its impact on the social and natural environment. Introduced Developed Developed Introduced 2. Demonstrate the body of knowledge in regulatory and engineering approaches to bushfire protection. Developed Developed Developed Introduced 3. Explain the research principles and methods applicable to bushfire protection. Developed Developed Developed Developed 4. Adapt to a dynamically developing and changing technological environment through upgrading of skills and knowledge. Introduced Introduced Assured Assured 5. Analyse/assess protection measures for developments in bushfire prone areas. Developed Developed Developed Developed 6. Communicate the outcome of the assessment professionally and ethically. Developed Developed Assured Assured 7. Apply knowledge and skills to initiate/develop alternative solutions for bushfire protection and management. Introduced Introduced Introduced Introduced 8. Resolve challenging issues by independent literature appraisal and research. Assured Assured Introduced 3705: Master of Fire Safety Engineering Course Learning Outcomes ULO 1 ULO 2 ULO 3 ULO 4 1. Explain the special knowledge of fire safety engineering principles and the related regulations, standards and guidelines. Developed Developed Developed Developed 2. Adapt to a dynamically developing and changing technological, regulatory and cultural environment. Introduced Introduced Assured Assured 3. Apply advanced skills to develop, assess and evaluate building solutions for fire safety. Developed Developed Developed Assured 4. Collaborate professionally and ethically with other related professional disciplines in the building industry. Developed Developed Developed Developed 5. Explain the research principles and methods applicable to fire safety engineering. Developed Developed Assured Assured 6. Independently analyse the literature and conduct research to address fire safety engineering issues faced by the building industry. Developed Developed Developed Developed 43693: Master of Engineering Course Learning Outcomes ULO 1 ULO 2 ULO 3 ULO 4 1. apply advanced contemporary engineering skills and knowledge to succeed in a dynamically developing and changing technological environment Assured Assured Assured Assured 2. understand fundamental science and engineering theories in the discipline Assured Assured Assured Assured 3. embody the ethos of lifelong learning and the commitment to continued professional development Developed Developed Developed Developed 4. apply in-depth knowledge in one or more specialist disciplines of engineering Developed Developed Developed Developed 5. relate to interconnecting disciplines of engineering for working in a multidisciplinary team environment Developed Developed Developed Developed 6. inquire and solve problems in a creative and innovative manner to achieve the best possible outcomes Developed Developed Developed Developed 7. apply generic enabling skills and knowledge to unfamiliar challenges within and outside the engineering discipline Developed Developed Developed Developed 8. evaluate and incorporate industry requirements into proposed engineering solutions Developed Developed Developed Developed 9. employ the principles of sustainability in design and engineering towards achieving a sustainable world Developed Developed Developed Developed 10. apply engineering knowledge systematically in Australian context to comply with Australian standards and codes of practice Developed Developed Developed Developed 11. demonstrate professional ethics and conduct for working in an engineering environment Developed Developed Developed Developed Western Sydney University Graduate Attributes Graduate Attributes ULO 1 ULO 2 ULO 3 ULO 4 1. Command multiple skills and literacies to enable adaptable lifelong learning Assured Assured Assured Assured 2. Demonstrate knowledge of Indigenous Australia through cultural competency and professional capacity Assured Assured Assured Assured 3. Demonstrate comprehensive, coherent and connected knowledge Developed Developed Developed Developed 4. Apply knowledge through intellectual inquiry in professional or applied contexts Developed Developed Developed Developed 5. Bring knowledge to life through responsible engagement and appreciation of diversity in an evolving world Developed Developed Developed Developed 52.4 Assessment Summary The assessment items in this unit are designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the unit learning outcomes. Completion and submission of all assessment items which have been designated as mandatory or compulsory is essential to receive a passing grade. To pass this unit you must: 1. All assessments are mandatory. Students need to attempt all assessments and gain an overall mark of 50% or more to pass. 2. Quiz has a threshold of 50% or more Item Weight Due Date ULO’s Assessed Threshold Progress Report 25% 03 April 2017, 23:59pm 1, 2 No Quiz 25% According to Stream co-ordinator 1, 2 Yes Final Project Report 50% 30 May 2017, 2359pm 3,4 No Note: Results may be moderated before you receive your results. Moderation is a process whereby the unit coordinator regulates the marking of individual markers to achieve consistency in the application of unit objectives, performance standards and marking criteria. Marks for an individual piece of assessment will not be changed after you have your results. You should note that, consistent with the Assessment Policy - Criteria and Standards-Based Assessment (http://policies.uws.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00227), the final marks for the cohort may also be adjusted if marks are very high or low or there are inconsistencies between groups. Feedback on Assessment Feedback is an important part of the learning process that can improve your progress towards achieving the learning outcomes. Feedback is any written or spoken response made in relation to academic work such as an assessment task, a performance or product. It can be given to you by a teacher, an external assessor or student peer, and may be given individually or to a group of students. As a Western Sydney University student, it is your responsibility to seek out and act on feedback that is provided to you as a resource to further your learning. In this unit, you can expect individual feedback within three weeks of any assessment submission. 62.5 Assessment Details 2.5.1 Progress Report Weight: 25% Type of Collaboration: Individual Due: 03 April 2017, 23:59pm Submission: Online via vUWS according to chosen stream Format: One PDF file Length: 2000 words Curriculum Mode: Professional Task Instructions: This assessment task involves producing some example code or designs using an Engineering software. It will depend on the software stream (e.g. in MATLAB related ones, m-files) Resources: Read modules Examples are given by lecturer in each stream Marking Criteria: Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory Understanding of the Software Applications All parts of the assignment have been attempted All parts of the assignment have been attempted Most of the problem (over 90%) of the assignment has been attempted Over 70% of the assignment has been attempted The problem has not been attempted at an acceptable level 72.5.2 Quiz Weight: 25% Type of Collaboration: Individual Due: According to Stream co-ordinator Submission: Online via vUWS according to chosen stream Format: One PDF file Length: 1 hour Curriculum Mode: Professional Task Threshold Detail: 50% or more in order to pass this unit Instructions: This assessment task involves producing some example code or designs using an Engineering software. It will depend on the software stream (e.g. in MATLAB related ones, m-files) Resources: Read modules Examples are given by lecturer in each stream Marking Criteria: Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory Understanding of the Software Applications All parts of the assignment have been attempted All parts of the assignment have been attempted Most of the problem (over 90%) of the assignment has been attempted Over 70% of the assignment has been attempted The problem has not been attempted at an acceptable level 82.5.3 Final Project Report Weight: 50% Type of Collaboration: Individual Due: 30 May 2017, 2359pm Submission: Online via vUWS according to chosen stream Format: One PDF file Length: 4000 words Curriculum Mode: Professional Task Instructions: This assessment task involves producing some example code or designs using an Engineering software. It will depend on the software stream (e.g. in MATLAB related ones, m-files) Resources: Read modules Examples are given by lecturer in each stream Marking Criteria: Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory Communication (20) Well structured argument. Referencing complete and precise. Writing Style consistent, succinct and easy to read. Thoroughly proof-read. A professionally written document. Imagery (images, maps, graphs) have been used where appropriate in a professional manner. Results strongly support the report findings. Well structured argument. Referencing complete. Writing style consistent. Very good use of imagery(images, maps, graphs) where appropriate with proper captioning. Harvard style not used consistently Overall structure is sound but some inconsistent editing. All points made clearly, some minor typos throughout. Some imagery (images, maps, graphs) has been used where appropriate with proper captioning References provided but not according to Harvard style. Spelling and grammatical errors throughout. Inconsistent editing{some parts read well, others did not. References not provided for graphs and images borrowed from elsewhere References have not been provided in-text. English expression is consistently poor. Problem Solving (40) The entire problem has been completed. Solution is clearly presented with necessary details Great deal of insight or quite innovative problem solving. The entire problem has been completed. Presentation needs improvement (comments, details where appropriate are missing). Most of the problem has been completed. Solution is clearly documented but presentation needs improvement. Only 50% of f the problem has been completed. Details of problem solving are presented though not complete. Problem has not been attempted at an acceptable level. 9Appropriate use of software (20) The software has been used in the manner expected in a professional engineering context. Application of software is well documented Most of the tools have been used - not all capabilities of software have been utilised. Application of software is well documented (comments, descriptions where 8 appropriate). Clever and efficient use of software Good, all-round understanding of the software. Some nuances that would be understood with more intensive use yet to be deployed. Application of software is well documented (comments, details where appropriate are missing) Basic software functions are understood, but there are more efficient ways to achieve the results. Application of software is documented Incorrect use of software or use of software is not documented Accuracy of results and validity of findings (20) All results are correct. Equations all correct Findings are well substantiated through research and testing. Most of the results are correct. Findings are verified when possible. Most of the results are correct. Some of the results are correct. Errors throughout 102.6 General Submission Requirements Submission { All assignments must be submitted by the specified due date and time, using a completed and signed Assignment Cover Sheet provided in the Learning Guide Companion. { Complete your assignment, attach a completed and signed Assignment Cover Sheet, and follow the individual assessment items instructions on how to submit. Turnitin { The Turnitin plagiarism prevention system may be used within this unit. Turnitin is accessed via logging into vUWS for the unit. If Turnitin is being used with this unit, this means that your assignments have to be submitted through the Turnitin system. { Turnitin from iParadigms is a web-based text-matching software that identifies and reports on similarities between documents. It is also widely utilised as a tool to improve academic writing skills. { Turnitin compares electronically submitted papers against the following: { Current and archived web: Turnitin currently contains over 24 billion web pages including archived pages { Student papers: including Western Sydney University student submissions since 2007 { Scholarly literature: Turnitin has partnered with leading content publishers, including library databases, textbook publishers, digital reference collections and subscription-based publications (e.g. Gale, Proquest, Emerald and Sage) { Turnitin is used by over 30 universities in Australia and is increasingly seen as an industry standard. It is an important tool to assist students with their academic writing by promoting awareness of plagiarism Self-Plagiarising { You are to ensure that no part of any submitted assignment for this unit or product has been submitted by yourself in another (previous or current) assessment from any unit, except where appropriately referenced, and with prior permission form the Lecturer/Tutor/Unit Co-ordinator of this unit. Late Submission { If you submit a late assessment, without receiving approval for an extension of time, (see next item), you will be penalised by 10% per day for up to 10 days. In other words, marks equal to 10% of the assignment’s weight will be deducted from the mark awarded. { For example, if the highest mark possible is 50, 5 marks will be deducted from your awarded mark for each late day. { Saturday and Sunday are counted as one calendar day each. { Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment task has been returned to students. { This is consistent with Clause 51 of the Western Sydney University’s Assessment Policy - Criteria and StandardsBased Assessment. Extension of Due Date for Submission Extensions are only granted in exceptional circumstances. To apply for an extension of time: { Locate an application form via the Western Sydney University homepage or copy the following link: http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current students/forms { Application forms must be submitted to the Coordinator. { Requests for extension should be made no later than 3 working days before the due date of an assignment or other assessment item including web-based quizzes. { Appropriate, supporting documentation must be submitted with the application. { An application for an extension does not automatically mean that an extension will be approved { Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment task has been returned to students. Resubmission Resubmission of assessment items will not normally be granted if requested. Application for Special Consideration It is strongly recommended that you attend all scheduled learning activities to support your learning. If you have suffered misadventure, illness, or you have experienced exceptional circumstances that have prevented your attendance at class or your completion and submission of assessment tasks, you may need to apply for Special Consideration via the Western Sydney University website. http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current students/services and facilities/ special consideration2 or the Student Centre. Special Consideration is not automatically granted. It is your responsibility to ensure that any missed content has been covered. Your lecturer will give you more information on how this must be done. 113 Teaching and Learning Activities Weeks Instructions Assessments Due Week 1 20-02-2017 Instruction for student: 1. You must attend the fist workshop in Week 1. Information of the workshop can be found in the Teaching and Learning Activities via vUWS document 2. Workshops for different steams also can be found in the Teaching and Learning Activities via vUWS document 3. There is a quiz component for this unit. Please contact your stream coordinator for more information. Please be reminded that this quiz has a 50% threshold. Week 2 27-02-2017 Student consult their chosen stream lecture and email the unit co-ordinator to inform the unit co-ordinators what stream they have chosen Week 3 06-03-2017 Week 4 13-03-2017 Week 5 20-03-2017 Week 6 27-03-2017 Week 7 03-04-2017 Assignment 1 due at 23:59pm 03 April 2017 - Progress Report Week 8 10-04-2017 Week 9 17-04-2017 Week 10 24-04-2017 Week 11 01-05-2017 Week 12 08-05-2017 Week 13 15-05-2017 Week 14 22-05-2017 Week 15 29-05-2017 Assignment 2 due at 23:59pm 30 May 2017 - Final Project Report Week 16 05-06-2017 The above timetable should be used as a guide only, as it is subject to change. Students will be advised of any changes as they become known. 124 Learning Resources 4.1 Recommended Readings Additional Reading { Delaney, J & Van Niel, K 2007, Geographical information systems: an introduction, 2nd edn, Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic. { Etter, DM 2011, Introduction to MATLAB, 2nd edn, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ. { Gilat, A 2014, MATLAB: an introduction with applications, 5th edn, Wiley, Hoboken, NJ. { Hahn, BH & Valentine, DT 2010, Essential MATLAB for engineers and scientists, 4th edn, Elsevier/Academic Press, Amsterdam. { Moaveni, S 2008, Finite element analysis: theory and application with ANSYS, 3rd edn, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ. { Moore, H 2012, MATLAB for engineers, 3rd edn, Pearson Prentice Hall, Boston. { Standards Australia 1994, Technical drawing part 101: general principles Amdt 1, AS 1100.101-1992/Amdt1-1994, SAI Global database. 13