Module Details
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title AEROSPACE ENGINEERING DESIGN 1B
Code AERO114
Coordinator Prof OBP Cadot
Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng
Olivier.Cadot@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 4 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

This module aims to provide students with an interesting and engaging project that will help them to immediately relate the material being taught, both within and without this module, to a practical problem that is identifiable to their engineering discipline, thus reinforcing its relevance to the topic.

In addition, the module:

  1. Seeks to provide students with an early understanding of the detail design and manufacturing process
  2. Will introduce students to industry-standard computer-aided engineering drawing tools and  practice
  3. Will enable students to develop report-writing and oral presentation skills
  4. Will provide students with a basic understanding of engineering components and mechanisms
  5. Will embody an approach to learning that will engage the students for the remainder of their lives

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to identify common engineering components/mechanisms and understand how they function

The student will be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate their engineering design ideas using a computer-aided design package to a proficient level 

The student will be able to prepare and present technical information and data in written and oral form to a proficient level

The student will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the design process through the manufacture and testing of an engineering product

Syllabus
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The key topics to be covered in this module are:

  • Introduction to report writing
  • Oral presentation skills
  • Representing engineering products in electronic drawings
  • Realistion of an engineering design for an air vehicle
This module continues the design process for a vehicle initiated in AERO113 and culminates with the manufacture of that vehicle.  

The module will be taught in a variety of ways such as using traditional lectures, group design sessions and ensuring that the students are ''hands-on'' as much as possible.  All module resources will be available in VITAL and library resources will be signposted through the module reading list. Students will be expected to complete the module deliverables on time and to a high standard and will be expected to complete much of the design exercise in self-study periods.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - Engineering components and mechanisms

Problem Based Learning - Creo Computer Aided Design

Group Project - Air vehicle design project around which the taught material is focussed

Lecture - Engineering Skills - Lab Reporting & Oral Presentation

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 10
Engineering components and mechanisms
4
Engineering Skills - Lab Reporting & Oral Presentation
        27
Creo Computer Aided Design
24
Air vehicle design project around which the taught material is focussed
65
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 85
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  1 hour  Week 11  20  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Team oral presentation to conclude the group project work There is no reassessment opportunity, Group presentation  
Coursework  3 hours  Week 5  10  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment of components 
Coursework  10 hours  Week 7  20  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Submission of Drawing Using Suitable CAD Package 
Coursework  Minimum of 25 pages   Week 11  40  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Final report/portfolio for group project There is no reassessment opportunity, Group activity 
Practical Assessment  2 hours  6  10  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Mechanisms Assessment Notes (applying to all assessments) - none 

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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