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AERO2711: Aerospace Engineering Project 1
2025 unit information
This unit of study aims to develop deeper practical knowledge in the area of Aerospace systems engineering. Students who take this subject would be interested in developing design skills by working on the sub-system of a real satellite or launch vehicle, autonomous vehicle research, flight simulation research or advanced propulsion systems research.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Must be enrolled in the Aeronautical stream or the Space major, have completed at least one year of study in the BE Hons, and have a WAM of 75 or higher |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a deeper understanding of a specific system as used in the aerospace environment
- LO2. conduct a paper design of an aerospace component sub-system
- LO3. apply a “systems engineering” approach to aerospace design
- LO4. locate and apply relevant information for the design of aerospace systems
- LO5. write up a convincing project design document
- LO6. work and communicate effectively with your supervisor and other team members to undertake effective project management.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive February 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive June - July 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2025
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive February 2025
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2025
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive June - July 2025
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Important enrolment information
Departmental permission requirements
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Additional advice
This unit requires departmental permission to ensure students are prepared for the project. Please include evidence of securing a supervisor on an approved project in your permission request for review by the Faculty.
