Faculty of Engineering

Aeronautical (Space) / Arts (2022 and earlier) (2015)


Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2015.
WARNING: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.


1. Overview

Course: Aeronautical (Space) / Arts (2022 and earlier) (2015)
CP Required: 240
Min FT Duration: 5.00 Years
Min PT Duration: N/A
Faculty/School: Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered: 2022, 2021, 2015

2. Requirements

To qualify for the award of the combined degree, a candidate must complete 240 credit points comprising:

(1) For the Bachelor of Engineering, all units of study prescribed in the table of units for the Bachelor of Engineering stream the candidate is pursuing.

(2) For the Bachelor of Arts a total of 84 credit points from Table A in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Handbook, including: (a) a major from Table A; (b) a minimum 54 credit points of 2000/3000 level units of study.

Students not meeting the Engineering Honours requirement of an average mark of 65% throughout their degree will be awarded the PASS degree Bachelor of Engineering (Aeronautical(Space)).

For further details, see Faculty Handbook at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/

3. Semesters

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AERO1560: Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
Core
6 ENGG1801: Engineering Computing
Core
3 MATH1001: Differential Calculus
Core
3 MATH1002: Linear Algebra
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials
Core
6 ENGG1802: Engineering Mechanics
Core
3 MATH1003: Integral Calculus and Modelling
Core
3 MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics
Core
6 MATH2067: DEs and Vector Calculus for Engineers
12 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AERO2705: Space Engineering 1
Core
6 AMME2262: Introduction to Thermal Engineering
Core
6 AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids
Core
6 MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AMME2261: Fluid Mechanics 1
Core
6 AERO3360: Aerospace Structures 1
Core
6 AERO3460: Aerospace Design 1
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AERO3260: Aerodynamics 1
Core
6 AERO3560: Flight Mechanics 1
Core
6 AERO3760: Space Engineering 2
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AERO3261: Propulsion
Core
6 AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control
12 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from Unit Block:
Aeronautical(Space) Electives
18 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units

Year 5 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AERO4701: Space Engineering 3
Core
6 AMME4111: Thesis A
Core
0 ENGG4000: Practical Experience
6 Select from Unit Block:
Aeronautical(Space) Electives
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units

Year 5 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
Core
6 AMME4112: Thesis B
6 Select from Unit Block:
Aeronautical(Space) Electives
12 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units

4. Pathways

No streams/majors defined for this course version.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Arts Units (Min CP: 84,Max CP: 84)

Note: For the Bachelor of Arts component, students are required to complete a total of 84 credit points of Table A units as listed in the handbook of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, including a major from Table A and a minimum 54 credit points of 2000/3000 level units of study. See Faculty handbook at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks

Block 2 - Aeronautical(Space) Electives (Min CP: 18,Max CP: 18)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AERO3660 Aerospace Management [not running in 2020] 6 Semester 2
AERO4206 Rotary Wing Aircraft 6 Semester 2
AERO4260 Aerodynamics 2 6 Semester 1
AERO4360 Aerospace Structures 2 6 Semester 1
AERO4560 Flight Mechanics 2 6 Semester 2
AERO5200 Advanced Aerodynamics 6 Semester 1
AERO5400 Advanced Aircraft Design Analysis 6 Semester 2
AERO5500 Flight Test and Evaluation 6 Semester 2
AERO5520 Aircraft Avionics and Systems [not running in 2020] 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
AERO5750 Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems 6 Semester 1
AMME5202 Computational Fluid Dynamics 6 Semester 1
AMME5510 Vibration and Acoustics 6 Semester 2
AMME5520 Advanced Control and Optimisation 6 Semester 1