NG3S365 - Aerospace Propulsion 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Aerospace Propulsion | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aeronautical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Darren Williams, Robert Warren | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| 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
Develop knowledge in aerospace propulsion systems.
Overview of spacecraft propulsion
Content Summary
Aerospace propulsion systems to include solid and liquid propulsion systems.
Mass and energy sources
Low speed propulsion systems
High Speed Propulsion
Ram Jet Engine
Scram Jet Engines
Overview of security risks and communication protocols with rockets.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 8 |
| Independent Study | 96 |
| Directed Study | 45 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 3 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Design and analyse a propulsion systems. |
| LO2 | A comprehensive understanding of aerospace propulsion system |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A report outlining the design of an aerospace propulsion system. | 0 | 2000 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Closed book exam | 210 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |