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TC280 C Programming
2 hoursper week Hawthorn Prerequisite: TC180,
TC182
A subject in Semester 3 of the Associate Diploma of
Applied Science (Scientific Computing).
Content
Introduction to C programming language, data structures,
arrays, records and sorting techniques.
TC281 Structured Programming 1
2 hoursper week Hawthorn Prerequisite: TC280
A subject in Semester 4 of the Associate Diploma of
Applied Science (Scientific Computing).
Content
Pointers, linked lists, stacks and queues, records and files in
a structured ~rogramming language.
TC282 Structured Programming 2
2 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: Nil
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Applied Science
(Scientific Computing).
Content
Database management and programming in a database
language including the use of an application generator.
TC301 Articulation Physics
Prerequisite: TClO1, TC102, TC121, TC122, TC123,
TC161, TC162, TC202
An elective in the Associate Diploma of Applied Science
(Scientific Computing).
Introduction to the areas of: relativity, electric current,
basic AC analog concepts and AC electronics, power
supplies, introduction to sensors and transolvers, project
work.
TC310
Operational Research
v, An elective in the Associate Diploma of Applied Science
-. & (Scientific Computing)
(D Introduction to the technique of designing mathematical
models to represent real life problems. Introduction to
Linear Programming Simplex Method and Markov Chains.
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TDO15 Engineering Materials 1 B
2 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: X9014
An elective in the Diploma of Engineering.
Content
The heat treatment of plain carbon steels; cast iron; alloy
steels. Aluminium, copper, magnesium, nickel, zinc, lead,
tin and other alloys; plastics; adhesives.
TD028 Applied Mechanics 3A
3 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisites: TD026/7,
TD034/5
An elective in the Diploma of Engineering.
Content
Revision and extension of the principles of mechanics and
the application of appropriate codes to the selection and
design of machine elements; in particular those allied to
power transmission.
TD029 Applied Mechanics 3B
3 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisites: m028
An elective in the Diploma of Engineering.
Content
The study of machine frames, mechanisms, balancing
reciprocating masses, rotational speed variation and
control, pressure vessels, strain gauges.
TD030 Final Project (Applied Mechanics)
2 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisite: concurrently
with TD029
An elective in the Diploma of Engineering.
Content
This project is aimed at ensuring that all graduates have
achieved the skills, knowledge and levels of understanding
required to function as a technical officer or engineer's
assistant.
TD042 Production Planning and Control 1A
2 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisites: TD047/
TD066
An elective in the Diploma of Engineering.
Content
The terminology, nature and purpose of production
control. The organisation of product control and the
functions within the production department. Preparation
of forecasts, schedules, machine loading and inventory
control.
TD043 Production Planning and Control 1 B
2 hours per week Hawthorn Prereqziisites: TD042
An elective in the Diploma of Engineering.
Content
Production control procedures, work estimating,
manufacturing authority and master scheduling
preparation together with material control.
TD044 Production Planning and Control 2A
2 hoursper week Hawthorn Prerequisites: m043
An elective in the Diploma of Engineering.
Content
The production function and its relationship with
organisational policies. Budgeting and control, capacity
analysis, ~lanning techniques and quality control.
TD045 Production Planning and Control 2B
2 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisites: m044
An elective in the Diploma of Engineering.
Content
Production layouts, materials handling systems for factory
situations. Computer applications in production. Group
terminology.