Unit information: AVDASI 3 - Design Methods. in 2021/22

Unit name	AVDASI 3 - Design Methods.
Unit code	AENG30016
Credit points	10
Level of study	H/6
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
Unit director	Dr. Rezgui
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	Successful completion of year 2
Co-requisites	None
School/department	School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

Aerospace Vehicle Design and Systems Integration 3 - Design Methods

Design exercises will be used to introduce relevant methods and tools that will enable the student to exercise and consolidate aerospace engineering in the context of selected vehicles. Delivery of the course material will also develop presentation and management skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the project the student will be able to:

• apply design skills which integrate those gained from individual technical units of the curriculum

• use specific analytical or technical tools in consort to satisfy much broader criteria

• understand the limitations of the analytical or technical tools applied

• understand the need for compromise, i.e. the ability to recognise conflicting technical objectives and to find constructive compromises accordingly

• apply teamwork skills for collaborative efforts to satisfy specifications with the appreciation of the contributions of other team members

• communicate clearly through written presentations to facilitate the design process and to report on technical findings

• understand the management of design projects

Teaching Information

Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, which may include lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.

Assessment Information

100% portfolio demonstrating technical skills and overarching principles

Resources

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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks, independent learning and assessment activity.

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Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit. The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.