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Introduction to Computing
Enrolment code: KNT111
Offered: Not offered in 2001
Special note: room F73 (AMC)
Unit description: Provides students with the ability to operate a personal
computer to produce documents and spreadsheets using a common business
office suite.
Staff: Mr G Hammond
Unit weight: 3.15%
Teaching: (13 wks)
Assess: internal assessment (100%)
Courses: N3A
Principles of Programming
Enrolment code: KNT112
Offered: Not offered in 2001
Special note: room F73 (AMC)
Unit description: Provides students with the ability to apply problem solving
and structured program design using the programming language Visual Basic.
Staff: Mr G Hammond
Unit weight: 3.15%
Teaching: (13 wks)
Assess: continuous assessment (50%), 2-hr exam (50%)
Required texts, etc:
Marpet MI, Visual Basic 5.0 Complete Course, Glencoe McGraw Hill, 1999.
Courses: N3A
Electrical Fundamentals
Enrolment code: KNT115
Offered: Ltn, sem 1&2
Special note: room F67 (AMC)
Unit description: Provides students with a foundation in electrical theory
upon which studies of electrical power generation, electrical power distribution
and electronics may be built. The unit also provides students with an
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opportunity to become familiar with the safe and efficient use of measuring
instruments.
Staff: Mr D Butler
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: (13 wks each sem)
Assess: continuous assessment (50%), exams (50%)
Required texts, etc:
Johnson, Hilburn, Johnson and Scott, Basic Electric Circuit Analysis, 5th edn,
Prentice Hall.
Courses: N3A
Materials Technology 1
Enrolment code: KNT116
Offered: Ltn, sem 1&2
Special note: room G28 (AMC)
Unit description: Covers materials and related chemistry to provide a rational
basis for materials selections. The unit also develops a professional engineering
approach to the acquisition, presentation and application of knowledge,
including professional behaviour.
Staff: Mr A Belle
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: (13 wks each sem)
Assess: continuous assessment and 2-hr exam each sem
Required texts, etc:
Callister WD, Materials Science and Engineering, John Wiley and Sons, 1991
Unilearn Chemistry Study Guide, Open Learning Network, 1993
Fundamentals of Senior Chemistry, Open Learning Network, 1993.
Courses: N3A
Thermofluid Dynamics 1
Enrolment code: KNT118
Offered: Not offered in 2001
Special note: room GC3 (AMC)
Unit description: Introduces the fundamental laws and concepts of
engineering thermofluid dynamics.
Staff: Dr L Goldsworthy
Unit weight: 6.25%
Teaching: (13 wks)
Unit details (Course and Unit Handbook 2002)
Assess: continuous assessment (50%), exam (50%)
Required texts, etc:
Rogers GE and Mayhew YM, Thermodynamic and Transport Properties of Fluids in
SI Units, 4th edn, Oxford, 1993.
Courses: N3A
Physics
Enrolment code: KNT119
Offered: Not offered in 2001
Special note: room C001B (UniTas)
Unit description: Introduces students to the basic principles of physical
science, which will form a foundation for later studies in the engineering
program.
Unit weight: 6.25%
Teaching: (13 wks)
Assess: practical work (30%), mid-sem test (10%), final exam (60%)
Required texts, etc:
Halliday D, Resnick R and Walker J, Fundamentals of Physics, 5th edn
(extended), John Wiley and Sons, 1993.
Courses: N3A
Engineering Profession and Industry
Enrolment code: KNT120
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Special note: room F65 (AMC)
Unit description: Gives students an insight into how their profession fits into
industry and society. The unit also incorporates report writing and
presentations.
Staff: Mr G Smith
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: (13 wks)
Assess: continuous assessment (100%)
Required texts, etc:
Johnson, Gostelow and Jones, Engineering and Society, Longman, 1999.
Courses: N3A
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Engineering Graphics and Design A
Enrolment code: KNT121
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Special note: room J137 (UniTas) or G60 (AMC)
Unit description: Introduces students to the principles of engineering design
and develops basic graphics skills needed for engineering practice, including
2-D Computer Aided Drafting.
Staff: Mr S Marriott
Unit weight: 6.25%
Teaching: (13 wks)
Assess: continuous assessment and 3-hr exam
Required texts, etc:
Boundy AW, Engineering Drawing, McGraw Hill, 1992.
Courses: N3A
Engineering Graphics and Design B
Enrolment code: KNT122
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Special note: room J137 (UniTas) or G60 (AMC)
Unit description: Continues and builds on KNT121.
Staff: Mr S Marriott
Unit weight: 6.25%
Teaching: (13 wks)
Prereq: KNT121
Assess: continuous assessment and 3-hr exam
Required texts, etc:
Boundy AW, Engineering Drawing, McGraw Hill, 1992.
Courses: N3A
Engineering Mechanics A
Enrolment code: KNT123
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Special note: room F71 (AMC)
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Unit description: Develops the ability to predict the effects of force and
motion on frames and mechanisms; to present the concepts of the statics of
rigid bodies and to develop techniques for the analysis of simple structures and
frames; to outline the principles of linear and curvilinear motion of particles
and rigid bodies and to relate their subsequent motion to the causal forces.
Staff: Mr A Pal
Unit weight: 6.25%
Teaching: (13 wks)
Assess: continuous assessment and 2-hr exam
Required texts, etc:
Kinsky R, Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials, McGraw Hill, 1986.
Courses: N3A
Engineering Mechanics B
Enrolment code: KNT124
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Special note: room F71 (AMC)
Unit description: Develops the ability to predict the effects of force and
motion on frames and mechanisms; to present the concepts of the statics of
rigid bodies and to develop techniques for the analysis of simple structures and
frames; to outline the principles of linear and curvilinear motion of particles
and rigid bodies and to relate their subsequent motion to the causal forces.
Staff: Mr A Pal
Unit weight: 6.25%
Teaching: (13 wks)
Prereq: KNT123
Assess: continuous assessment and 2-hr exam
Required texts, etc:
Kinsky R, Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials, McGraw Hill, 1986.
Courses: N3A
Mathematical Methods
Enrolment code: KNT125
Offered: Ltn, sem 1; dist.ed, sem 1
Special note: restricted to Engineering students
Unit description: Covers the same material as KMA171, but is conducted as
part of the Bachelor of Engineering.
Staff: Dr D FitzGerald
Unit details (Course and Unit Handbook 2002)
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 2 hrs lectures, 2 hrs tutorial weekly
Prereq: *MT841
Mutual excl: KMA150, KMA152, KMA155, KMA156, KMA157, KMA171
Assess: 3-hr exam (60%), regular written work (40%)
Required texts, etc:
Stewart I, Calculus: Early Vectors, ISBN 0534349412
Recommended reading:
Thomas GB and Finney RL, Calculus and Analytical Geometry, ISBN 0201531747
Calculus and Linear Algebra
Enrolment code: KNT126
Offered: Ltn, sem 2; dist.ed, sem 2
Special note: restricted to Engineering students
Unit description: Covers the same material as KMA172, but is conducted as
part of the Bachelor of Engineering.
Staff: Assoc Prof D Blest
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 3 hrs lectures, 1 hr tutorial weekly
Prereq: *MT841
Mutual excl: KMA171, KMA154, KMA172
Assess: 3-hr exam (50%), regular written work (50%)
Required texts, etc:
Stewart I, Calculus: Early Vectors, ISBN 0534349412
Recommended reading:
Thomas GB and Finney RL, Calculus and Analytical Geometry, ISBN 0201531747
Hill R, Elementary Linear Algebra (with applications), ISBN 0030103479
Programming and Problem Solving
Enrolment code: KNT131
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Unit description: Contact the School of Engineering for details of this unit.
Unit weight: 12.5%
Courses: N3A
Engineering Design
Enrolment code: KNT214
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Offered: Ltn, sem 1&2
Special note: room F71 (AMC)
Unit description: Contact the School of Engineering for details of this unit.
Staff: Mr A Pal
Unit weight: 10%
Teaching: 13 weeks ea sem
Assess: continuous, 3-hr final exam
Courses: N3A
Technical Review
Enrolment code: KNT215
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Special note: room F67 (AMC)
Unit description: Develops skills in report and research paper writing. Topics
include basics of grammar, structure of essays, reports and research papers,
outlines standards for citation of references, word processing and report
generation using commercial computer programs and class criticism of short
papers on relevant topics.
Staff: Mr D Butler
Unit weight: 2.5%
Teaching: 13 wks
Assess: continuous
Courses: N3A
Electronic Engineering
Enrolment code: KNT216
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Special note: room F67 (AMC)
Unit description: Provides an understanding of solid state and digital devices,
their applications and specifications, within the context of electronics systems.
Topics covered include semiconductor devices; integrated circuits such as ideal
and practical operational amplifiers, voltage regulators, IC applications and
common circuits; digital techniques; electronic fault diagnosis using electronic
test equipment and CRO and interpretation circuit diagrams and maintenance
manuals; solid state applications; electronics intercommunications;
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microprocessors and microcontrollers. A practical program covering voltage
regulation, testing and measurement of solid state circuits, digital logic circuits,
digital to analogue and vice versa, electronics intercommunications techniques
is also included.
Staff: Mr D Butler
Unit weight: 10%
Teaching: 13 wks
Assess: continuous (50%), 3-hr exam (50%)
Courses: N3A
Thermodynamics
Enrolment code: KNT217
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Special note: room G63 (AMC)
Unit description: Provides an understanding of how the laws of
thermodynamics are applied to practical engineering cycles. Studies include
positive displacement gas compressors; air standard cycles; Rankine cycle with
superheat; vapour compression refrigerators and heat pumps; combustion
psychrometry and heat transfer.
Staff: Dr L Goldsworthy
Unit weight: 5%
Teaching: 13 wks
Assess: continuous (50%), 3-hr exam (50%)
Courses: N3A
Fluid Mechanics
Enrolment code: KNT218
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Special note: room P69
Unit description: Provides a knowledge and understanding of thermofluid
phenomena via flow visualisation, theory and exercises addressing the
continuity, force momentum and steady flow energy equations for
incompressible and compressible fluid flows.
Staff: Mr P Sahoo
Unit weight: 5%
Teaching: 13 wks
Assess: continuous (50%), 3-hr exam (50%)
Courses: N3A
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Strength of Materials
Enrolment code: KNT219
Offered: Ltn, sem 1&2
Special note: room F69 (AMC)
Unit description: Enables students to analyse stresses and strains in structural
components subjected to various loading situations. Students are also able to
analyse experimental stress analysis data output from strain gauge rosettes
under static loading conditions and to understand the underlying modes of
failure (strength, serviceability and stability) in structural members.
Staff: Dr N Lawrence
Unit weight: 10%
Teaching: 13 wks ea sem
Assess: continuous (50%), 3-hr exam (50%)
Courses: N3A
Engineering Dynamics
Enrolment code: KNT220
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Special note: (AMC)
Unit description: Continues to develop confidence in determining and
identifying various machine motions and their force and torque effects,
particularly in terms of the kinematics and kinetics of solid rotating and
translating members, and the mechanical transmission of power. Study topics
include motion, kinematics of rigid bodies, engine dynamics, mechanical
vibrations and mechanical power transmission.
Staff: Mr R Ranmuthagala
Unit weight: 10%
Teaching: 13 wks
Assess: continuous (50%), 3-hr exam (50%)
Courses: N3A
Materials
Enrolment code: KNT221
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
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Special note: room G28 (AMC)
Unit description: The application of materials technology to the selection and
behaviour of materials for engineering uses. Studies include structural
materials, welding processes and structural adhesives, selection techniques
using performance indices, and computerised selection programs, failure
mechanisms, and corrosion.
Staff: Mr A Belle
Unit weight: 5%
Teaching: 13 wks
Prereq: KNT116
Assess: continuous (50%), 2-hr exam (50%)
Courses: N3A
Ocean Science
Enrolment code: KNT222
Offered: Not offered in 2001
Special note: room F22 (AMC)
Unit description: The required Science Option may be filled by undertaking
AMC unit E03268 Ocean Science or any approved science unit offered by the
University of Tasmania. The AMC unit is described as follows: Students are
given an understanding of the nature of the ocean environment and its major
geological, chemical and physical phenomena. They undertake a trip on the
Australian Maritime College vessel Bluefin during which they complete a
variety of oceanographic measurements and experiments.
Staff: Dr S Gottschalk
Unit weight: 10%
Teaching: 13 wks
Assess: continuous (50%), 3-hr exam (50%)
Courses: N3A
Electrical Systems
Enrolment code: KNT223
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Special note: room F67 (AMC)
Unit description: Contact the School of Engineering for details of this unit.
Staff: Mr D Butler
Unit weight: 7.5%
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Teaching: 13 wks, including 3 lab sessions
Assess: continuous (50%), 3-hr exam (50%)
Required texts, etc:
Hubewrt CI, Electric Machines, Macmillan Int.Press.
Courses: N3A
Software Process
Enrolment code: KNT224
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Unit description: Contact the School of Engineering for details of this unit.
Staff: Mr G Hammond
Unit weight: 7.5%
Teaching: 13 weeks
Assess: continuous
Courses: N3A
Computer Aided Design A
Enrolment code: KNT225
Offered: Ltn, sem 1
Special note: room G28 (AMC)
Unit description: Provides students with experience in the application of
computer library subroutines for the solution of engineering problems. The unit
gives students first-hand experience in the application of sophisticated software
packages on microcomputers. It includes the introduction to Solids Modelling
as a primary tool linked to Fine Element Analysis and 2D production drawing.
Solids Modelling assignment using Autocad 12: digitise an existing hull design
into Autoship, fair it and plot it to scale. Perform basic hydrostatic calculation
on the hull using Wolfson.
Staff: Mr A Belle
Unit weight: 5%
Teaching: 13 wks
Assess: continuous, 2-hr exam
Courses: N3A
Computer Aided Design B
Enrolment code: KNT226
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
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Special note: room G28 (AMC)
Unit description: Continues and builds on KNT225.
Staff: Mr A Belle
Unit weight: 5%
Teaching: 13 wks
Prereq: KNT225
Assess: continuous, 2-hr exam
Courses: N3A
Calculus of Several Variables
Enrolment code: KNT227
Offered: Ltn, s-sch and sem 1&; dist.ed, s-sch and sem 1&
Special note: restricted to Engineering students
Unit description: Presents methods for the translation of real engineering
problems into mathematical form, and mathematical techniques for the solution
of such problems. Semester 1 lectures cover: second order, ordinary differential
equations including Euler-Cauchy and Bessel equations, Laplace
transformations, power series solutions, Fourier series, vectors, vector functions
and Green’s, Divergence, and Stokes’ theorems; basic probability and statistics
including distributional models, line and curve fitting and quality control.
Staff: Assoc Prof D Blest, Mr B Robinson
Unit weight: 8.33%
Teaching: 3 lectures, 1 tutorial weekly
Prereq: KNT126 OR KMA172
Mutual excl: KME271, KMA270, KMA271, KME280, KMA252
Assess: exam (50%); continuous assessment (50%)
Required texts, etc:
Kreyszig E, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, ISBN 0472154962
Recommended reading:
Stewart I, Calculus: Early Vectors, ISBN 0534349412
Linear Algebra for Engineering
Enrolment code: KNT228
Offered: Ltn, sem 2; dist.ed, sem 2
Special note: restricted to Engineering students
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Unit description: Vector spaces, linear transformation, eigenvalue problem,
orthogonolisation, diagonalisation, systems of differential equations; and
quadratic forms.
Staff: Mr B Robinson
Unit weight: 4.17%
Teaching: 1 hr lecture, 1 hr tutorial weekly
Prereq: KNT126 OR KMA172
Assess: exam (50%); continuous assessment (50%)
Required texts, etc:
Hill R, Elementary Linear Algebra (with applications), ISBN 0030103479
Microprocessor Systems and Data
Enrolment code: KNT229
Offered: Ltn, sem 2
Special note: room F73 (AMC)
Unit description: Contact the School of Engineering for details of this unit.
Staff: Mr G Hammond
Unit weight: 7.5%
Teaching: 13 wks
Assess: continuous
Courses: N3A
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