| Unit name | AVDASI 1: Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering |
|---|---|
| Unit code | AENG10004 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Rendall |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit introduces students to the basic concepts of aircraft aerodynamics, flight performance theory and practice as well as seeking to foster a working understanding of specialised information, power, environmental, mass transfer, structural and control systems utilised on contemporary aerospace vehicles and fluid-dynamic equipment.
The unit aims to develop the ability to solve problems by introducing the fundamental concepts and demonstrating how these are applied to specific problems, as well as an appreciation of the concepts of aircraft flight and the ability to perform calculations on aircraft performance. The unit comprises a general lecture series, example classes and a design/build/test project.
1. Explain important aspects of flight, in particular basic aerodynamic characteristics and the conventional performance of fixed-wing aircraft fluid-dynamic machinery
2. Calculate and analyse performance of aircraft and fluid-dynamic machinery
3. Describe the systems that make up modern aerospace vehicles
4. Explain design processes that are employed in the aerospace industry 5. Explain the environmental impact of aerospace operations.
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.
100% Summer timed assessment. This is a pass/fail unit.
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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.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
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.
