NG2S312 - Rocket and Space Technology 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S312 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Rocket and Space Technology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aeronautical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Darren Williams, Mohamed Mohamed | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2025 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100114 - aeronautical engineering | 100115 - aerospace engineering | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
A holistic introduction to rocket systems
To understand the fundamentals of space technology
Content Summary
Robotics in space applications: A holistic introduction to robotics including the kinematics of robot manipulators and the use of robotics in space applications.
Orbital mechanics: An insight into this branch of aerospace engineering, with a focus on the two-body problem and transfer manoeuvres.
Satellite communications: An overview of the underlying principles of satellite communications including link quality.
Rocket Science: An introduction to rocket science exploring the topics of rocket performance, staged rockets and optimisation.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 36 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 4 |
| Independent Study | 68 |
| Directed Study | 65 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 3 |
| Groupwork | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ideal rocket systems. |
| LO2 | An understanding of space technologies used to control systems in aerospace environments, including security risks. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Coursework Report | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Exam | 150 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |