NG2S313 - Aerospace Design 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Aerospace Design | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aeronautical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Darren Williams | ||
| 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
This module is an introduction of aerospace design emphasising the conceptual design of aerospace vehicles.
Content Summary
The topics include design process, airworthiness, safety and environmental requirements and sustainability, preliminary load & weight estimation, layout, engine selection, system design, drag estimation, mass and balance, cost estimation, and overall configuration including consideration of the necessary sub-systems.
It also introduces to students the aspects of aerodynamics, the mechanics of flight, stability, propulsion, and subsequently the flight performance of aero flight vehicles.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 36 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 48 |
| Directed Study | 54 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 24 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Able to apply the standard design techniques into aerospace design. |
| LO2 | Understand the fundamental concepts, constraints and challenges of conceptual aerospace design |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | A portfolio of submissions centred on a report based on the design of a fixed wing aircraft, including a group presentation and a poster presentation. | 0 | 3000 | 70 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Individual assignment based on a reflection of experiences and a peer assessment matrix. | 0 | 2000 | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |