Course Title: Aviation Industry Project

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Aviation Industry Project

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

AERO2431

City Campus

Undergraduate

115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 2 2016

AERO2431

City Campus

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2017,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 2 2023

AERO2431

City Campus

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face or Internet

Sem 2 2021

AERO2431

City Campus

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Internet

Sem 1 2021

AERO2488

Singapore Inst of Management

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

Offsh1 17,
Offsh3 17,
Offsh1 18,
Offsh3 18,
Offsh1 19,
Offsh3 19,
Offsh1 20,
Offsh3 21,
Offsh1 22,
Offsh3 22,
Offsh1 23,
Offsh3 23,
Offsh1 24

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

AERO2554

SHAPE, VTC

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

OFFMay2020 (VA3)

AERO2554

SHAPE, VTC

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

OFFJan2021 (All)

Course Coordinator: Assoc Professor Chrystal Zhang

Course Coordinator Phone: -

Course Coordinator Email: chrystal.zhang@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: B057 F03 R027

Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

You should be enrolled in your final year of study.

 


Course Description

This course is the capstone research project in the undergraduate aviation program. The research project requires you to demonstrate technical skills as well as professional and personal attributes at a level that is commensurate with professional practice. In this course you are introduced to relevant research methodologies, how to plan a research project, how to conduct a critical review of relevant published material, and how to write and present research findings. Through your independent research project, you should gather suitable data for analysis to a suitable standard, and present your findings to your peers, academic supervisors, and industry representatives when possible.

This research project is either done in conjunction with industry or simulates a real world work environment, thereby contributing to Work Integrated Learning. You will receive supervision from an internal RMIT and/or partner academic supervisor and you may also have an external supervisor (such as an industry-based practitioner). As appropriate to the level of professionalism that is required in this course, you are expected to perform your project work with a high degree of independence and with only limited guidance from staff and/or external industry supervisors.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for:

BP070P23 / BP070VRI23 / BP070VH23 / BP070HKG23 / BP070SIM23 Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)

BP284ASA23 Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) / Bachelor of Business (Management)

BP345P23 Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)

2. Adapt knowledge and skills to analyse and synthesise concepts, information and data in diverse aviation contexts using digital tools and professional skills.

3. Formulate ethical and evidence-based responses that integrate critical thinking, problem solving and decision making to address the challenges faced by the current and future global aviation industry.

4. Communicate and collaborate inclusively and professionally with diverse stakeholders across aviation and associated industries.

5. Demonstrate accountability, self-management and reflection to achieve personal and professional outcomes in real-life contexts, including actions towards reconciliation and First Nations people self-determination.

 

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for:

BP070P6 / BP070VRI / BP070VH / BP070HKG / BP070SIM Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)
BP284ASADD Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) / Bachelor of Business (Management)

BP345 Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)

Problem-solving and design:

  • Demonstrating information skills and research methods.

Abstraction and modelling:

  • Apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals to analysis, design and operation, using appropriate computer software, laboratory equipment and other devices, ensuring model applicability, accuracy and limitations.

Coordination and communication:

  • Communicate and coordinate proficiently by listening, speaking, reading and writing English for professional practice, working as an effective member or leader of diverse teams.
  • Using basic tools and practices of formal project management.

Self management: 

  • Manage own time and processes effectively by prioritising competing demands to achieve personal and team goals, with regular review of personal performance as a primary means of managing continuing professional development.


On completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Plan and effectively manage an independent research project at a professional level
  2. Locate and critically review scientific literature relevant to a research project
  3. Apply sound practices and research methods to undertake project work
  4. Communicate the aims and initial findings of a research project to a professional audience

 


Overview of Learning Activities

Direct learning activities may include viewing pre-recorded lectures, and attending tutorials and workshops. A detailed learning and planning guide will be provided for self-directed study.

Canvas will be utilised extensively to facilitate the presentation of research progress results.

Communication and research skills will be fostered throughout the course.


Overview of Learning Resources

PowerPoint slides, tutorial worksheets, and other resource material will be available on the course Canvas which is accessed through myRMIT. Textbooks to support the learning material are also prescribed. In addition to this, the RMIT Library has full text access to a large number of journals to facilitate the completion of the research project.

 


Overview of Assessment

This course has no hurdle requirements.

The assessment tasks are in one of three schedules: A, B or C. You will be advised at the start of the teaching period which of the schedules apply for any given teaching period and location.

 

Schedule A (Melbourne offering AERO2431)

Assessment Task 1: Written Proposal
Weighting 30%.
This assessment task supports all CLOs.

Assessment Task 2: Oral Presentation (face to face), and Poster display 
Weighting 30% (evenly split between the Oral Presentation and Poster Display).
This assessment task supports all CLOS.

Assessment Task 3: Written Thesis/Scientific paper 
Weighting: 40%.
This assessment supports all CLOs.  

 

Schedule B (Singapore offering AERO2488)

Assessment Task 1: Proposal
Weighting 30%.
This assessment task supports all CLOs.

Assessment Task 2: Presentation
Weighting 20%.
This assessment task supports all CLOs.

Assessment Task 3: Thesis/ Scientific Paper
Weighting 50%.
This assessment task supports all CLOs.

 

Schedule C (Hong Kong offering AERO2554)

Assessment Task 1: Weekly Progress 
Weighting 30%.
This assessment task supports all CLOs.     

Assessment Task 2: Proposal 
Weighting 10%.
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 4.    

Assessment Task 3: Presentation 
Weighting 20%.
This assessment task supports all CLOs.   

Assessment Task 4: Thesis / Scientific Paper 
Weighting 40%.
This assessment task supports all CLOs.