Course Title: Plan and design aeronautical engineering projects
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: AERO5952C
Course Title: Plan and design aeronautical engineering projects
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6131 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: trainingsupport@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Yadana Wai
Ph: +61 3 9925 4461
Email:yadana.wai@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
Amir Fard
Ph: +61 3 9925 4184
Email: amir.fard@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
AERO5821C (MEA349A) Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
AERO5822C (MEA350A) Select and test aeronautical engineering materials
AERO5953C (MEM14083A) Apply aeronautical engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects
COSC5319C (MEM16008A) Interact with computing technology
AERO5954C (MEM23052A) Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
MIET6327C (MEM23073A) Select and apply aeronautical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques
AERO5955C (MEM23084A) Apply scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
AERO5956C (MEM23095A) Apply aeronautical system design principles and techniques in engineering situations
MATH5268C (MEM30012A) Apply mathematical techniques in manufacturing, engineering or related situations
Course Description
This unit of competency covers systematically planning and designing within an aeronautical engineering context.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM14065A Plan and design aeronautical engineering projects |
Element: |
1. Research and report the context and parameters of the planning and design process for aeronautical engineering applications |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research and report on the context and parameters of the planning and design process for aeronautical engineering applications. |
Element: |
2. Interpret the brief and clarify client requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Interpret client requirements for an application in an engineering environment. |
Element: |
3. Prepare concept proposal |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Generate a range of different, innovative and creative approaches to achieve design requirements. |
Element: |
4. Implement the planning and design process for particular applications |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Select and manage resources and processes to develop the plan or design. |
Element: |
5. Review the design and implementation plan |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Review the design and implementation plan to ensure conformity with current specification, contract and organisational procedures, OHS and regulatory standards, that it addresses feedback from stakeholders and meets client expectations. |
Element: |
6. Maintain design documentation |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Complete all design documentation in accordance with organisational requirements. |
Element: |
7. Review design outcomes |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Review design outcomes in terms of the intended and actual use. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
• Lecture and tutorials
• Aircraft design and modeling
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
EA1. Knowledge and Skill Base
EA1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering
EA1.2. Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
EA1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
EA1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
EA1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
EA1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
EA2. Engineering Application Ability
EA2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
EA2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
EA2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
EA2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
EA3. Professional and Personal Attributes
EA3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA3.5. Orderly management of self and professional conduct.
EA3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency MEM14065A in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
Week | Topics Delivered | Elements/Performance Criteria |
1 | Introduction to course, course guide, assessments, topics breakdown, resources. Introduction to aircraft design |
1.1, 1.2 |
2 | Aircraft design process | 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 3.2 |
3 | Aircraft conceptual design- Selection of 2D aerofoil for lifting surfaces | 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 3.2 |
4 | Aircraft conceptual design-(Project initiation) |
1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 |
5 | Aircraft conceptual design-(Trade-off Analysis) | 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 |
6 | Aircraft conceptual design-(Final Conceptual Design) |
1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 |
7 | Aircraft conceptual design report is due | 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 |
8 | Aircraft preliminary design- Design, Build and Fly |
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10, 5.1, 5.2 |
9 | Aircraft preliminary design- Design, Build and Fly |
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10, 5.1, 5.2 |
10 | Aircraft preliminary design- Design, Build and Fly |
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10, 5.1, 5.2 |
11 | Aircraft detail design - Design, Build and Fly |
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10, 5.1, 5.2 |
12 | Aircraft detail design - Design, Build and Fly |
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10 |
13 | Flight Testing is due |
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10, 7.1 |
14 | Project presentation is due, member evaluation is due | 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1 |
15 | Individual reflective journal is due | 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1 |
16 | Students project consultation (Project final report is due) | 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1 |
17 | Students Feedback | 1.1 to 7.1 |
18 | Students Feedback | 1.1 to 7.1 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Class notes and Tutorials. |
References
Aircraft Design: A Systems Engineering Approach, Mohammad H. Sadraey, Wiley, 2012 |
9781119953401 |
Unmanned Aircraft Systems: UAVS Design, Development and Deployment, Reg Austin, Wiley,2010 |
9780470058190 |
Airplane Design (Volume 1 to 8), Dr. Jan Roskam, Roskam, Roskam Aviation and Engineering Coopration, any version |
Other Resources
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1: Aircraft conceptual design report - Task A
Weighting towards final grade (%): 15
Assessment 2: Aircraft manufacturing, flight test performance versus mission requirement - Task B
Weighting towards final grade (%): 40
Assessment 3: Reflective journal and individual performance evaluation
Weighting towards final grade (%): 20
Assessment 4: Project presentation and Final Project report
Weighting towards final grade (%): 25
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
Assessment 4 |
1.1 |
X |
|
X |
X |
1.2 |
X |
|
X |
X |
2.1 |
X |
|
X |
X |
2.2 |
X |
|
X |
X |
3.1 |
X |
|
X |
X |
3.2 |
X |
|
X |
X |
3.3 |
X |
|
X |
X |
3.4 |
X |
|
X |
X |
3.5 |
X |
|
X |
X |
3.6 |
X |
|
X |
X |
3.7 |
X |
|
X |
X |
4.1 |
|
X |
X |
X |
4.2 |
|
|
X |
X |
4.3 |
|
X |
X |
X |
4.4 |
|
X |
X |
X |
4.5 |
|
X |
X |
X |
4.6 |
|
X |
X |
X |
4.7 |
|
X |
X |
X |
4.8 |
|
X |
X |
X |
4.9 |
|
X |
X |
X |
4.10 |
|
X |
X |
X |
5.1 |
|
|
X |
X |
5.2 |
|
|
X |
X |
6.1 |
|
|
X |
X |
6.2 |
|
|
X |
X |
7.1 |
|
|
X |
X |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Aircraft conceptual design report - Task A, 15% (Due: week 7)
Assessment 2: Aircraft flight test performance versus mission requirement - Task B, 15% (Due: week 13)
Assessment 3: Reflective journal and individual performance evaluation, 20%. Specific due dates refer to assessment sheets and/or blackboard announcement.
Assessment 4: Project presentation 10% and Final Project report, 40% (Due: week 14 & 16)
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:
80 - 100: CHD - Competent with High Distinction
70 - 79: CDI - Competent with Distinction
60 - 69: CC - Competent with Credit
50 - 59: CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
0 - 49: NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs MEM14065A Elements & Performance Criteria
MEM14065A Elements & Performance Criteria | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assessments | 1.1 |
1.2 |
2.1 |
2.2 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.10 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 7.1 |
Assessment 1 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Assessment 2 |
X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
Assessment 3 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Assessment 3 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
EA1.1 |
EA1.2 | EA1.3 |
EA1.4 | EA1.5 | EA1.6 |
EA2.1 | EA2.2 | EA2.3 |
EA2.4 | EA3.1 |
EA3.2 | EA3.3 | EA3.4 |
EA3.5 |
EA3.6 | |
Assessment 1 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Assessment 2 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
Assessment 3 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
Assessment 4 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
All Assessments MEM14065A |
3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
0 (Blank) | Graduate attribute is not assessed. | |||||||||||||||
1 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
2 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
3 | Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element |
Other Information
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is 15 hours outside the class time.
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
• Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. Services offered by SLC
to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- Maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support.
Disability Liaison Unit:
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please refer: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Email Communication:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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