Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME3068 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 3 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- MMME3068
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
An introductory module to the specialist area of Aerospace technology, such that students understand the basics and are equipped to understand 'what there is to know' in this field. The main topics covered are:
- A brief history of aircraft
- Aerodynamics
- An introduction to Aircraft Propulsion
- An introduction to Flight dynamics
- An introduction to aerospace materials and structures
- A brief overview of Astronauts and Space
- A brief introduction to Rotorcraft
- Airworthiness
- An introduction to Avionics
- Future developments in aircraft
Re-assessment
Students who fail this module overall and are required to complete a re-assessment will be re-assessed by exam. The re-assessment exam mark alone will be used to determine whether students satisfy progression requirements.
Target Students
Primarily for 3rd year students in the School of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering following the Mechanical Engineering course.Not available for Aerospace Engineering students.
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1: Coursework (30%)
- 70% Exam 1 (2-hour): Exam (70%)
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to most of the main fields within Aerospace technology such that students are equipped to understand 'what there is to know' and have a sound basis from which to access modules in the School that develop several topics further.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
LO1 - Apply core engineering science (from pre-requisite and current modules) to evaluate aircraft wing performance.
LO2 - Apply core engineering science (from pre-requisite and current modules) to evaluate gas turbine thermofluid systems.
LO3 - Demonstrate understanding and perform calculations relating to basic flight mechanics and flight dynamics.
LO4 - Demonstrate understanding and perform calculations relating to basic aerospace materials and structures
LO5 - Demonstrate ability to communicate familiarity with and understanding of the lectured material relating to rotorcraft, airworthiness, astronautics and space and aerospace future developments
LO6 - Communicate the outcome of an aerospace project in an appropriate and professional way