Course Title: Aerospace Design Principles

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Aerospace Design Principles

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

AERO2255

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2006,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 2 2008,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

AERO2255

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 2 2024,
Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Professor Cees Bil

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 6176

Course Coordinator Email: cees.bil@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Bundoora East Campus 251.03.64

Course Coordinator Availability: Email for appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Recommended Prior Study

You should have satisfactorily completed or received credit for the following courses before you commence this course:

  • AERO2252 Design for Manufacture and Assembly or equivalent
  • AERO2356 Flight Mechanics or equivalent

If you have completed prior studies at RMIT or another institution that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible to apply for credit transfer.

Alternatively, if you have prior relevant work experience that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.

Please follow the link for further information on how to apply for credit for prior study or experience.


Course Description

In this course you will learn principles of aerospace design for different contexts. The determination of a sized design of an aircraft concept is covered. This includes weight estimation, sizing, configuration, and optimisation. The course also covers the use of computer aided engineering software to facilitate team collaboration throughout the design process. Project management aspects are covered, as part of developing a plan for an aerospace project. This includes engineering practice aspects such as professional ethics and intellectual property.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the programs:

BH078P23 - Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours)

BH082AEH23 - Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business

PLO 2. Demonstrate a coherent and advanced body of knowledge within the engineering discipline
PLO 3. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities, bounds, design practice and research trends of contemporary engineering practice including sustainable practice
PLO 4. Apply knowledge of established engineering methods to the solution of complex problems in the engineering discipline
PLO 5. Utilise mathematics, software, tools and techniques, referencing appropriate engineering standards and codes of practice, in the design of complex engineering systems
PLO 7. Apply research principles and methods, taking into account risk and environmental and global context, to plan and execute complex projects.
PLO 8. Communicate engineering designs and solutions respectfully and effectively, employing a range of advanced communication methods, in an individual or team environment, to diverse audiences.​​
PLO 9. Demonstrate the capacity for personal accountability, professional and ethical conduct, intellectual independence, cultural sensitivity, autonomy, adaptability, and reflection on own learning and career ​​ when undertaking engineering projects
PLO 10. Critically analyse, evaluate, and transform information, while exercising professional judgement, in an engineering context.
PLO 11. Collaborate and contribute as an effective team member or leader in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to First Nations peoples and/or globally inclusive perspectives and participation in an engineering context.​

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.


Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to:

CLO1. Communicate effectively the results of a design project in a report or a presentation.
CLO2. Work effectively as an individual or a member of a team on a design project.
CLO3. Use resources for information gathering and research.
CLO4. Apply critical review to design concepts, analysis results and conclusions.
CLO5. Demonstrate knowledge of multidisciplinary design methods and processes and develop effective solutions.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Task 1: Aircraft weight estimation, 20%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4
Assessment Task 2: Aircraft configuration sizing (Group), 45%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4 and CLO5
Assessment Task 3: Launch Vehicle Sizing, 35%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.