Course Title: Introduction to Aerospace Engineering

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Introduction to Aerospace Engineering

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

AERO2687

City Campus

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2023

Course Coordinator: Professor Adrian Orifici

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 6092

Course Coordinator Email: adrian.orifici@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: contact via email

Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In this course, you will be provided with a broad introduction to aerospace engineering by considering various topics related to the role, function and operation of aircraft and spacecraft vehicles. You will learn the fundamental science underpinning aerodynamics, propulsion and structures coupled to aerospace applications. You will have an opportunity to explore attributes and limitations relating to the atmosphere and examine the anatomy and configuration of air- and spacecraft. Other areas of study include stability and control and high-speed flight. Emerging technologies and contemporary issues in aviation are also addressed to facilitate an understanding of emerging challenges in the 21st century. The course gives an appreciation of aerospace systems from a holistic perspective to better contextualise domain specific knowledge further in the program. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for: 

BH078P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours)
BH082AEH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
BH126 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

PLO 1: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and knowledge of fundamental engineering and scientific theories, principles and concepts and apply advanced technical knowledge in specialist domain of engineering.

PLO 4: Apply systematic problem solving, design methods and information and project management to propose and implement creative and sustainable solutions with intellectual independence and cultural sensitivity.

PLO 5: Communicate respectfully and effectively with diverse audiences, employing a range of communication methods, practising professional and ethical conduct.

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


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

  1. Distinguish and categorize aircraft and spacecraft types and their roles/missions.  
  2. Discern and describe aircraft and spacecraft system components and their function.  
  3. Describe the aircraft and spacecraft operating environment and supporting infrastructure.  
  4. Apply fundamental engineering and physics principles and use mathematical formulation to understand and analyse the interrelationship of structural features and operating conditions of aerospace vehicles.    
  5. Apply standard engineering dimensions & units and master the professional vocabulary of the aerospace industry.  
       


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 Site


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. Please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks
Note: This course has no hurdle requirements 

  • Assessment Task 1: Quizzes, 10%, CLOs 1-5 
  • Assessment Task 2: Team Project, 50%, CLOs 4-5
  • Assessment Task 3: End-Semester Assessment (on-campus*), 40%, CLOs 1-5  

*This assessment is a timed and timetabled assessment that students must attend on campus except for international students who are resident outside Australia.

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.