Curriculum
B.ENG Aerospace Engineering
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Year 1 - Fall
Course
Subject
Credit
2183101
Lettering; orthographic projections; sketching and drawing; pictorial drawing; dimensioning; to lerancing and geometrical tolerancing; section; working drawing; mechanical parts drawing; introduction to CAD
3
2145211
Overview ofaerospaceengineering withafocusonusing group projects toenhance critical thinking and problem solving applied to aerospace engineering related problems; group projects will facilitate creativity in solving complex problems, as well as communication and collaboration between students; introductory aerodynamics including lift, drag and the standard atmosphere; aircraft performance, stability, and control; propulsion; structures; rocket and spacecraft trajectories and orbits; introduction to unmanned aerial vehicles and applications of artificial intelligence in autonomous flight.
3
2301107
Limit, continuity, differentiation and integration of real-valued functions of a real variable and their applications; techniques of integration; improper integrals.
3
2304153
Mechanicsof particles and rigid bodies, propertiesof matter, fluid mechanics,heat, vibrations and waves, elements of electromagnetism, optics, modern physics.
3
2304193
Mechanicsof particles and rigid bodies, propertiesof matter, fluid mechanics,heat, vibrations and waves, elements of electromagnetism, optics, modern physics.
1
5501112
Practice language skills in acquiring information and knowledge from different sources and media in subjects of students’ interest under selected themes; collecting information, summarizing and presenting important issues.
3
Total Credit
16
Year 1 - Spring
Course
Subject
Credit
2145221
Introduction to aerospace design methodology and system engineering with a focuson systematic and critical thinking skill; Group design projects based on real-world problems to enhance creativity, team communication, collaboration; fundamental to aircraft systems; requirements discovery and analysis process; introduction to elements of aerodynamic, airfoils, and wings, aspect of vehicle conceptual design; configurations section; aircraft initial sizing; introduction to novel aerospace design concept such as unmanned aerial vehicles, urban air mobility vehicle, and integration of artificial intelligence in modern aerospace design.
1
2140111
Engineering solutions to the 21st century problems; fundamental skill and tools in engineering; design thinking process; problem solving skill; introduction to data science, product design, ecological and pollution management and disaster mitigation; innovation business idea development, feasibility analysis, project planning, business idea presentation.
3
2301108
CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 2301107
Mathematical induction; sequences and series of real numbers; Taylor series expansion and approximation of elementary functions; numerical integration; vectors, lines and planes in three-dimensional space; calculus of vector valued functions of one variable; calculus of real valued functions of two variables; introduction to differential equations and their applications.
3
2302103
Standard solution preparation; qualitative analysis; titration; electrochemistry; pH metric titration; spectroscopy; calculationand evaluationof data; calibrationcurve; introduction to polymer.
1
2302105
Stoichiometry and basis of the atomic theory; properties of the three states of matter and solution; thermodynamics; chemical equilibrium; Oxidation-reduction; chemical kinetics; the electronic structures of atoms and the chemical bond; periodic table; nonmetal and transition metal.
3
2304154
Electricity; DC circuit; AC circuit; basic electronics; solid state devices; electrical actuators
3
2304194
Resistance and electromotive force measurements; experiments on amp meter, voltmeter, oscilloscope, AC circuit, transistor, lenses and mirrors, polarization, interference, diffraction
1
5501123
CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 5501112
Practice language skills in acquiring analyzing and synthesizing information and knowledge from different sources and media on topics of students’ interest under selected themes; summarizing what they have learned, and presenting opinions from group discussion.
3
Total Credit
18
Year 2 - Fall
Course
Subject
Credit
2145217
Use of Python, R, or similar tool to understand computing for scientific purposes. Includes data management, numerical computations, symbolic computing, data visualization, data analysis, parallel computing, and high-performance computing. Use of reallife case studies in scientific computing
3
2183211
Analysis of force systems and their equilibrium as applied to engineering systems; stresses and strains; mechanical properties of materials; Hooke’s law, elastic modulus, stress in beam, shear force, bending moment diagram, torsion, buckling of columns, Mohr’s circle.
4
2183221
Basic concepts; thermodynamic state and process; properties of pure substances and ideal gases; energy; the first law of thermodynamics and the first law analysis for isolated, closed, and open systems; entropy; the second law of thermodynamics and the second law analysis for isolated, closed, and opens systems; gas power cycles: Carnot, Otto, and Brayton cycles; refrigeration cycle; introduction to gas mixtures; introduction to combustion.
3
2301215
CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 2301108
Vector; curves, planes and surfaces; derivatives of vector-valued functions; partial, total and directional derivatives; implicit differentiation; maxima-minima; gradient, divergence, curl; scalar and vector fields; line integral; surface integral and volume integral; integral theorems of vector analysis
3
2301216
CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 2301108
System of linearalgebraicequations; linear spaces; inner products;eigenvaluesand eigenvectors; principal axis theorem; higher-order linear differential equations; method of variation of parameters; system of first-order linear differential equations; qualitative analysis and dynamical system.
3
5501214
CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 5501123
Practice using English for social communication and giving oral presentation on engineering-related topics.
3
Total Credit
19
Year 2 - Spring
Course
Subject
Credit
2182203
CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 2301108
Engineering basis in statistics and probability; discrete and continuous probability distribution; joint probability distribution; parameter estimation: estimator, bias,consistency; pointestimation; intervalestimation;engineering applications in measurement and uncertainty, linear regression, introduction to random process; integration of statistics in engineering applications; case studies
3
2183222
Basic concepts in physics: physical quantity and physical quantity relations, dimensions of physical quantity and the principle of dimensional homogeneity, dimensionlessvariables; basicconcepts influid mechanics: continuum assumption, methods of description: Lagrangian and Eulerian descriptions, field quantity and classification of flow fields; geometric and kinematics of fluid motion: pathlines, streamlines, and streaklines; forces and stresses in fluids: pressure and pressure force, shear stress and shear force; convection flux and Reynold’s transport theorem; physical laws of finite control volume: conservations of mass, linear momentum, and energy; conservation of angular momentum with application to turbomachines; physical lawsof infinite control volume: conservationof mass and linear momentum, introductionto Navier-Stokes and Euler’sequations;Bernoulli’s equation from momentum and conservation of mechanical energy viewpoints; introduction to vorticity and vortex; dimensional analysis: Buckingham’s PI theorem, similarity, and model testing; internal viscous flows,energy consideration in pipe flows and piping system; external flows, boundary layer, and aerodynamic force and moment; applications: turbomachines, model testing, piping and pumping system, aerodynamic force and moment.
3
2183231
Kinematics of three-dimensional curvilinear motion of a particle; kinetics of a particle: force and acceleration, work and energy, impulse and momentum; kinematics of planar motion of a rigid body: absolute and relative motion analysis; kinetics of planar motion of a rigid body: force and acceleration, work and energy, impulse and momentum; introduction to kinematics and kinetics of three-dimensional motion of a rigid body.
3
2183381
Basic numerical methods for solving algebraic and transcendental equations, simultaneous linear and nonlinear equations, ordinary and partial differential equations. Introduction to Computer Aided Engineering (CAE). Use of numerical and CAE software for physical modeling and simulation of engineering problems and related applicatons.
3
2189101
Important engineering materials: metals, plastics, asphalt, wood and concrete; macroscopic and microscopic structure which are correlating with properties of the engineering materials; production process of products from engineering materials
3
5501225
CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 5501123
Practice in writing summaries composing different types and styles of writing in the field of engineering and writing reports of studies and experiments.
3
Total Credit
19
Year 3 - Fall
Course
Subject
Credit
2145311
CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 2183222
Atmosphere and properties of air; airfoil geometry; aerodynamic forces; stream function; vorticity and circulation; elementary flows; incompressible flow over aerofoils; irrotational flow; lifting flow; the Kutta-Joukowski theorem; Kutta condition; Kelvin’s circulation theorem and starting vortex; thin aerofoil theory; flapped aerofoil; thick cambered aerofoil; maximum lift coefficient and stall; highlift devices; incompressible flow over finite wings; Prandtl’s lifting line theory; elliptical and general lift distribution; fundamentalof viscous flow; conservationof mass and continuity equation; conservation of momentum and momentum equation; boundary layers; flow instabilities; turbulence
3
2145326
Overview of aircraft structural external loads analysis including criteria, design, analysis, fatigue, certification, validation, and testing. Covers FAR 23 and FAR 25 airplane loads requirements. Includes introduction to the use of finite element package in structural analysis. Course will provide students with an understanding of fuselage/wing design and analysis including frames and ribs. Also provides an introduction to structural dynamics including aeroelasticity.
3
2145361
Concepts in experimentation; introduction to systematic design of an experiment using data reduction diagram (DRD): setting up objectives of an experiment, constructing the set of data reduction diagrams (DRDs) of the experiment according to the objectives; measurement and instrument; uncertainty analysis; basic experiments and laboratories in thermodynamics; fluid mechanics and aerodynamics; dynamics; solid mechanics
2
2145327
Principles of jet and propeller aircraft performance; equations of motions; cruise flight, climb and descent; turning flight; takeoff and landing performance; range and endurance; payload-range diagram; manoeuvring V-n diagram.
3
2145420
Basic avionic system, air data systems, flight instruments, terrestrial en-route – radio navigation systems, terrestrial landing aids, satellite navigation system, radar systems, indicators and displays, airborne radio communications, autopilot and flight-management system, avionics systems integration
3
2190151
Computer programming in Engineering; reviews of computer programming concepts; hands on experience on computer programming using contemporary engineering tools
1
Total Credit
18
Year 3 - Spring
Course
Subject
Credit
2145312
CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 2183221 and 2145311
Fundamental of compressible flow, acoustic waves, normal and oblique shockwaves, expansion waves, Prandtl-Meyer flow, convergent-divergent nozzle, flow with friction and heat transfer, unsteady wave motion, perturbation theory, linearized flow and theory of characteristics.
3
2145329
CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 2183221 and 2183222
Introduction to propulsion, air-breathing and non-airbreathing engines; brief review of the thermodynamics and compressible flow; basic thrust equation of aircraft gas turbine and jet engines; Brayton cycle, axial flow turbomachines, momentum theory and blade element theory; gas turbine component performance, inlet, compressor, turbine and nozzle; cycle analysis of gas turbine engines, rocket, ramjet, turbojet, turbofan and turboprop covering introduction to preliminary propulsion design
3
2145328
Equilibrium and stability; functions of aircraft controls; static stability and trim; stability derivatives for longitudinal motions; stick-fixed, stick-free and control stick forces; wing and tail contributions; manoeuvre stability; roll stability and roll control; yaw stability and yaw control; dynamic behaviourof aircraft and equations of motion; phugoid and short period oscillation; dutch roll; spiral mode and roll subsidence; dihedral effect and weathercock stability
3
2145362
CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 2145361
Experiments and laboratories in aerodynamics, structure, propulsion, performance, dynamics and control
2
Total Credit
18
YEAR 3 - SEMESTER III (SUMMER)
Course
Subject
Credit
2140301
Engineering practice in related areas under supervision of experienced engineers in private sectors or government agencies
2
Total Credit
2
Year 4 - Fall
Course
Subject
Credit
2145363
CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 2145362
Concepts in experimentation and design of an experiment; setting up specifications and objectives of an experiment; systematic design of an experiment according to the specifications and objectives using different kinds of tools; outlining the process of extracting experimental results and conclusions from the designed experiment; outlining data collection and data analysis schemes outlining experimental project phases, tasks, and schedule; design documentation and review by oral and written presentation; practices in the design of an experiment in the project-based setting; introduction to modern instrumentation and data acquisition through demonstration
1) Identify the motivation for the project with specific and relevant applications, background knowledge, and underlying ideas, of the project.
2) Formulate clear problem/objective and scope of the project. If it is a design project, engineering specifications of the design must be provided.
3) Propose, in principle, the approach you will be using in solving the problem, and/or the conceptual design, and/or the principle of your experiment or simulation.
4) Some preliminary solution, and/or design, and/or experimental or simulation results, demonstrating the effectiveness of your proposed approach in (3), or the ineffectiveness of your approach in (3) and the potential remedies/alternatives for the approach, must be provided.
Group or individual project. The students must propose the project in writing and oral presentation.
Remark: Engineering specifications are derived from necessities, needs, and preferences of the use, constraints and conditions, as well as safety, environmental, manufacturability, and economic considerations
2
2145479
Identify the aerospace engineering project of interest and propose the project to be conducted in 2145499 Aerospace Engineering Project course. This necessarily constitutes at least the followings.
1) Identify the motivation for the project with specific and relevant applications, background knowledge, and underlying ideas, of the project.
2) Formulate clear problem/objective and scope of the project. If it is a design project, engineering specifications of the design must be provided.
3) Propose, in principle, the approach you will be using in solving the problem, and/or the conceptual design, and/or the principle of your experiment or simulation.
4) Some preliminary solution, and/or design, and/or experimental or simulation results, demonstrating the effectiveness of your proposed approach in (3), or the ineffectiveness of your approach in (3) and the potential remedies/alternatives for the approach, must be provided.
Group or individual project. The students must propose the project in writing and oral presentation.
Remark: Engineering specifications are derived from necessities, needs, and preferences of the use, constraints and conditions, as well as safety, environmental, manufacturability, and economic considerations
3
2145461
Fundamentals of aircraft design process including wing design, tail design, and undercarriage arrangement. Also covers initial take-off mass estimation, detailed mass calculation, and mission fuel requirement. Incorporates principles from prior aerospace engineering courses including center of gravity calculation, basic aerodynamics estimation, static stability and control analysis, propulsion consideration and analysis, performance analysis, aircraft cost prediction, preliminary and detailed design concepts, quality control of aircraft design.
3
2145493
Space environment; phenomena in space that affect space missions and various payload systems to enable satellites to complete their assigned missions
3
Total Credit
17
Year 4 - Spring
Course
Subject
Credit
2145489
CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 2145479
Completion of the aerospace engineering project. The students must demonstrate systematic and sound approach in conducting the project, from beginning to end. Some degree of the evaluation of the project must be provided. Report and present the project professionally
3
2145473
CONDITION: PRE-REQUISITE 2183221 and 2183222
: CO-REQUISITE 2145312
Fundamental rocket propulsion, covering classical chemical rocket propulsion for launch, orbital, and interplanetary flight; flight mission and performance; rocket equations, nozzle theory and design; future trend in rocket propulsion and the preliminary design of engine devices