Overview
The Aerospace Engineering stream covers the analysis, design and operation of aircraft and spacecraft. Graduates work mainly on the design and manufacture of flight vehicles, their operation with major or satellite airlines and research for civil and military aerospace organisations. Owing to the international nature of aerospace industry, the topics … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate proficiency of knowledge in the enabling sciences (mathematics, computer science and physics) that form the foundation of aerospace engineering.
2.
Demonstrate expertise and technical knowledge in underpinning aerospace engineering disciplines such as: mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, mechanics of solids and structures and manufacturing.
3.
Recognise and comply with the national and international regulatory environments under which aircraft and space systems operate and the role that aerospace engineers play in the continued safe operation of the aviation industry.
4.
Use appropriate analytical, computational and AI tools, both general and specialised, to solve complex problems in aerospace engineering.
5.
Analyse and design integrated aerospace systems considering the fundamental facets of safe and controlled flight: aerospace structures, aerodynamics, flight dynamics and stability, propulsion, and avionics.
6.
Design and implement innovative engineering solutions to complex problems in aerospace engineering that consider technical, economic, social and environmental implications, based on rigorous analysis and application of critically evaluated current research.
7.
Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy, perseverance, ethical conduct, and professional accountability when working as an individual and within diverse multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team environments.
8.
Communicate professionally and effectively within and outside of aerospace engineering.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BE (Hons)3707 - Engineering (Honours)
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 168 UOC.
Level 1 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses42 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses36 Units of Credit:
Level 4 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Thesis Courses12 Units of Credit:
Recommended Discipline Electives6 Units of Credit:
Discipline Electives12 Units of Credit:
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