NG4S315 - Aerospace Systems 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4S315 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Aerospace Systems | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aeronautical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Darren Williams | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| 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
Advanced control and instrumentation
Development and design of HMI aerospace systems
Content Summary
Control and instrumentation
Digital electronics for orbital systems
Mitigation of security risks of orbital systems
Avionics
Rovers
Systems such as Canadarm on ISS
Autopilot systems
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 84 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 24 |
| Groupwork | 32 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Advanced control and instrumentation |
| LO2 | Development and design of HMI aerospace systems |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 2 | HMI for Aerospace Systems | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Report on control systems required for aerospace applications. | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |