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AERO4711: Aerospace Engineering Project 3

2024 unit information

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.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic

Code AERO4711
Academic unit Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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Must be enrolled in the Aeronautical stream or the Space major, have completed at least 3 years of study in the BE Hons, and have a WAM of 75 or higher

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

  • LO1. demonstrate deeper understanding of specific systems 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, synthesise, 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

Unit availability

This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Intensive February 2024
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 2 2024
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Intensive July 2024
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Intensive January 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive July 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 1 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive February 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Intensive July 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 1 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive February 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 2 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Intensive July 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 1 2023
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive February 2023
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 2 2023
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Intensive July 2023
Supervision Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Modes of attendance (MoA)

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Important enrolment information

Departmental permission requirements

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Additional advice

This unit requires departmental permission to ensure students are prepared for the project. Please include evidence of securing a supervisor on an approved project in your permission request for review by the Faculty.