Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module ENGI4053: AERONAUTICS 4E
Department: ENGINEERING
ENGI4053: AERONAUTICS 4E
Type | Tied | Level | 4 | Credits | 60 | Availability | Available in 2006/07 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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Tied to | H100 |
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Prerequisites
- Engineering Applications 3A (ENGI3022), Engineering 3C (ENGI3122), Engineering 3E (ENGI3142) OR M. Eng (overseas).
Corequisites
- M.Eng. Research and Development Project (ENGI4093).
Excluded Combination of Modules
- Eng. 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4F, 4G (ENGI4013, ENGI4023, ENGI4033, ENGI4043, ENGI4063, ENGI4073).
Aims
- This module is for students intending to fulfil the requirements of the M.Eng. stream in Aeronautics.
- The module will provide graduates with advanced knowledge and understanding appropriate to a broad range of careers in Aeronautics through an appropriate combination of core and optional courses.
- This module is complemented by the 60 credit Meng research and development project module, where the final year MEng student has the opportunity to apply the material taught in this module in a large scale project.
Content
- CORE (5Units) Aeromechanics, Aircraft Structures, Fluid Mechanics, Stress Analysis, Turbomachinery and Propulsion.
- OPTIONS: Advanced Engineering Design, Biomechanics and Bioengineering, Control II, Dynamics and Vibrations, Manufacturing Technology, Management of Production Networks and Logistics, Strategic and Change Management, Quality Improvement Methods.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- At the end of the year students should have gained an awareness of current technology, analysis methods and industrial practises in the complex and specialised topics studied along with the ability to apply those methods in novel situations.
- Mathematics relevant to the application of advanced engineering concepts.
- An in-depth knowledge and understanding of a students chosen area of specialisation and an ability to perform critical assessment and review.
Subject-specific Skills:
- to use advanced computational tools and packages
Key Skills:
- Capacity for independent self-learning within the bounds of professional practice
- Highly specialised numerical skills appropriate to an engineer
- Highly specialised use of information technology (IT) relevant to the engineering profession
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Teaching by lectures, seminars and tutorials.
- Written timed examinations are appropriate because of the wide range of analytical, in-depth material covered in this module and to demonstrate the ability to solve advanced problems independently.
- The written examinations are supplemented by a written coursework assignments. These written assignments allow a student's ability to perform independent investigation to be assessed and are appropriate for one of the core lecture courses and one option within this module.
- This module is complemented by an equally weighted research and development project which is examined by continuous assessment, final report and oral examination.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
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Lectures | 114 | 6 per week | 1 Hour | 114 | |
Seminars | 6 | Over 3 weeks in Easter Term | 1 Hour | 6 | |
Tutorials | 40 | 2 per week | up to 1 hour | 40 | |
Preparation and Reading | 440 | ||||
Total | 600 |
Summative Assessment
Component: CORE Examinations | Component Weighting: 83.33% | ||
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Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
fluid mechanics by assessment | 20% | ||
written examination 1 | 2 hours | 20% | |
written examination 2 | 2 hours | 20% | |
written examination 3 | 2 hours | 20% | |
written examination 4 | 2 hours | 20% | |
Component: OPTION Examination | Component Weighting: 16.67% | ||
Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
written examination possibly with a written assignment | 2 hours | 100% |
Formative Assessment:
None
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University