NG3S423 - Emerging Aerospace Technologies 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Emerging Aerospace Technologies | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Shahrizam Ismail | ||
| Module Team: | Jason Blackwell, Martin Sims | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To provide the students with an awareness of emerging technologies and to appreciate their impact on aircraft operations, safety and maintenance practices.
Content Summary
This module will explore current and emerging technologies that are impacting the aviation industry.
This will include developments in:
Materials
Mechanical Systems
Propulsion Systems
Next Generation Fuels
Avionics
Power Generation
NDT Techniques
Maintenance Practices
End of life solutions
Aviation Legislation
Any other relevant aviation technologies that emerge.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Independent Study | 70 |
| Directed Study | 32 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 50 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the advancements in aviation technologies |
| LO2 | Analyse and evaluate their ability to improve aircraft operations, safety and maintenance practices. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 2 | Group report | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Individual Report | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |