Course Title: Aerospace Engineering Design Concepts
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: AERO5401
Course Title: Aerospace Engineering Design Concepts
School: 130T Engineering (TAFE)
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6011 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aerospace)
Course Contact : Steven Bevan
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4137
Course Contact Email:steven.bevan@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Course Teacher: Yadana Wai
Contact Details: Location: City Campus 57.05.20
Telephone: 9925 4461
Email: yadana.wai@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
AERO5384 Introduction to Aerospace
AERO5400 Stress 2
AERO5394 Aerospace Materials 2
LAW5133 Aerospace Industry Legislation
AERO5389 Aerodynamics 1
AERO5385 Aerospace Drawing and Drafting
ISYS7556 Managing Technical Documents
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to provide training in aerospace engineering design philosophy, standards and procedures.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBH138 Aerospace Engineering Design Concepts |
Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the essential features of design philosophy to the field of aerospace engineering.
2. Apply the essential features of a design specification.
3. Apply design procedures.
4. Explain economic design principles in relation to aerospace engineering design.
5. Explain how ergonomic design principles relate to human interaction with the aerospace engineering environment.
Details of Learning Activities
Course Description
The purpose of this module is to provide the training in a broad based aerospace engineering design philosophy, standards, and procedures. This course will deliver in the blended mode of lecture and classroom based activities such as class exercises and tutorials for different design stages.
Teaching Schedule
Session | Course Schedule | Action |
1 | Introduction to the aircraft design concept | Lecture, Class Exercises &Tutorial |
2 | Aircraft Design Process, Specifications, Design requirements. | Lecture, Class Exercises &Tutorial |
3 | Aircraft Design Process, Specifications, Design requirements. | Lecture, Class Exercises &Tutorial |
4 | Aircraft Design Process, Specifications, Design requirements. | Lecture, Class Exercises &Tutorial |
5 | Airworthiness Requirements, Weight & Balance, Flight Structures | Lecture, Class Exercises &Tutorial |
6 | Weight & Balance, Flight Structure, Economics & Ergonomics | Lecture, Class Exercises &Tutorial |
7 | Examination | Lecture, Class Exercises &Tutorial |
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly teaching and assessment order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of resources.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
1. Roskam, J, 1997. Aircraft Design , Ottawa, Kan. : Roskam Aviation and Engineering Corp., |
Other Resources
Class notes & Tutorial exercises
Overview of Assessment
To successfully complete this course the student is required to pass written assessment tasks and demonstrate skills and ability by completing pratical tasks to aerospace standard.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment (2012)
Participants are required to complete two assessment tasks consisting of one assignment worth 30% and one final examination at the end of the course worth 70%. The student must gain 50% of both assessments to successfully complete the course.
Grading Criteria
NN 0-49% Fail
PA 50 – 59% Pass
CR 60 – 69% Credit
DI 70 – 79% Distinction
HD 80-100% High Distinction
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Method | Learning Outcomes | Percentage |
Assignment | 1 to 5 | 30% |
Final Exam | 1 to 5 | 70% |
Other Information
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Late submission:
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