AERO2711: Semester 1, 2020

Current students

Units AERO2711 Semester 1 2020 [Normal day]

We are aiming for an incremental return to campus in accordance with guidelines provided by NSW Health and the Australian Government. Until this time, learning activities and assessments will be planned and scheduled for online delivery where possible, and unit-specific details about face-to-face teaching will be provided on Canvas as the opportunities for face-to-face learning become clear.

Unit of study_

AERO2711: Aerospace Engineering Project 1

Overview

This unit of study aims to develop deeper practical knowledge in the area of Aerospace systems engineering. Students who take this subject would be interested in developing design skills by working on the sub-system of a real satellite or launch vehicle, autonomous vehicle research, flight simulation research or advanced propulsion systems research.

Details

Academic unit	Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic
Unit code	AERO2711
Unit name	Aerospace Engineering Project 1
Session, year ?	Semester 1, 2020
Attendance mode	Normal day
Location	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	Completed the first year of Aero (Space), Mechanical (Space) or Mechatronic (Space) Engineering.
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff and contact details

Coordinator	KC Wong, kc.wong@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Presentation	Presentation/seminar Presentation of work to supervisor and peers.	10%	Multiple weeks	Presentations expected to be 15-20min
Presentation	Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Progress report Report on progress of project	10%	Week 06	Expected to be up to 10 pages.
Assignment	Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Project Report Technical report	70%	Week 12	Expected to be approximately 40 pages.
Assignment	Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Log book Logbook of work in progress, including challenges and potential resolutions	10%	Week 12	Weekly entries expected.
Assignment	Outcomes assessed:

Progress report: report based on literature review and requirements capture.
Presentation/seminar: Presentation of the design component outcomes.
Report: Final design report, detailing the research and outcomes of work conducted over the semester.
Log Book: Log book submission, containing weekly entries covering work in progress, including individual and team challenges, and potential resolutions.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Special consideration

If you experience short-term circumstances beyond your control, such as illness, injury or misadventure or if you have essential commitments which impact your preparation or performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Academic integrity

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The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic dishonesty or plagiarism seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of dishonesty, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Meeting with Project Supervisor (and other team members) - introduction to the problem and design	Project (8 hr)
Week 02	Team meeting and project work	Project (8 hr)
Week 03	Assessment and further project work	Project (8 hr)
Week 04	Team meeting and project work	Project (8 hr)
Week 05	Team meeting and project work	Project (8 hr)
Week 06	Team meeting and project work	Project (8 hr)
Week 07	Assessment and further project work	Project (8 hr)
Week 08	Team meeting and project work	Project (8 hr)
Week 09	Team meeting and project work	Project (8 hr)
Week 10	Team meeting and project work	Project (8 hr)
Week 11	Team meeting and project work	Project (8 hr)
Week 12	Final assessment - logbook, report, seminar	Project (8 hr)
Weekly	Meeting with Supervisor	Project (0.5 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University’s graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. demonstrate a deeper understanding of a specific system as used in the aerospace environment
LO2. conduct a paper design of an aerospace component sub-system
LO3. apply a “systems engineering” approach to aerospace design
LO4. locate and apply relevant information for the design of aerospace systems
LO5. write up a convincing project design document
LO6. work and communicate effectively with your supervisor and other team members to undertake effective project management.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Closing the loop

Submissions have been adjusted for 12 teaching-week semester

Additional information

Students intending to take this must have discussed with, and have written agreement from academic supervisors on a suitable project related to Aerospace Engineering before seeking enrolment approval.

Aeronautical Engineering students meeting minimum requirements can seek approval to enrol in this UoS.

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