NG0S403 - Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance Academic Studies 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG0S403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance Academic Studies | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aeronautical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Cw Thomas | ||
| Module Team: | Pravin Krishnan, Shahrizam Ismail, Lalita Gandhi, Richard Grant, Stephen Union, Ian Collins, Alun Griffiths, Adrian Pitman, Michael Bates, Martin Sims, Gary Dornan, Emily Simba, Jason Blackwell, Adam Jones, Hannah Seale | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2028 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100114 - aeronautical engineering | 100229 - aviation studies | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To provide students with an introduction to aircraft structural components and their relationship to one another using a basic knowledge of aircraft terminology.
To give students an introduction to information collection, management and presentation through the medium of aircraft development that will provide a basis for future professional development.
Content Summary
A fundamental knowledge of major and minor aircraft structural components and methods of structural component identification.
An understanding of the importance of structural integrity and built in safety features.
Identification of reliable sources of information and its written presentation and effectively communicating the information through appropriately referenced work.
Identify key historical bench marks in aircraft design and development that influenced the design of modern aircraft.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 14 |
| Independent Study | 52 |
| Directed Study | 90 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate a basic understanding of aircraft structures |
| LO2 | Present relevant information pertaining to the aircraft industry using a range of methods. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Report | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Practical Assessment (EX) | Practical Examination 1 | Group modelling/construction exercise | 840 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |