1. Overview

Course:	Aeronautical Engineering (2021)
CP Required:	192
Min FT Duration:	4.00 Years
Min PT Duration:	4.00 Years
Faculty/School:	Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered:	2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

2. Requirements

Summary

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 192 credit points as follows:

► 6 credit points of Introductory Computing units table

► 12 credit points of Foundation Mathematics units table

► 30 credit points of Project table

► The Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units comprising ENGP1001 (0cp), ENGP1002 (0cp), ENGP1003 (0cp), ENGP2001 (0cp), ENGP2002 (0cp), ENGP2003 (0cp), ENGP3001 (0cp) and ENGP3002 (0cp)

► 108 credit points of Aeronautical stream core units

► 12 credit points of Aeronautical Stream core extension

► Up to 18 credit points of Aeronautical Specialist elective units

► Up to 6 credit points of Aeronautical Engineering Project units

► Up to 12 credit points of AMMExxxx Specialist elective units

► Up to 6 credit points of Free electives (Engineering Electives, or a Table S elective)

The completion of a specialisation is not mandatory. If a student chooses to do a specialisation, it must be completed within the 192 credit points described above.

Advanced units in Maths and Science

Most units of study offered by the Science Faculty on the list of core requirements can be replaced by an equivalent advanced level unit; subject to prerequisite conditions (as required by the Faculty of Science) being met. Students considering doing advanced options should seek advice from their department before enrolling.

Dalyell Scholars Program

Unit substitutions may be available for students enrolled in the Dalyell Scholars Program, depending on their year of commencement and degree. Dalyell Scholars can view the Canvas page for further information specific to their circumstances: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/7156/pages/enrolment-options-for-dalyell-scholars

Faculty Resolutions

Details of relevant Faculty resolutions are available via the university handbook site at: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/

3. Semesters

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Foundation Mathematics Units	3	Select from MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
Foundation Mathematics Units	3	Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP1001: Professional Engagement Program 1A Note: All students must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of enrolment.
Projects Table	6	Select from AERO1560: Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
Introductory Computing Units	6	Select from ENGG1810: Introduction to Engineering Computing or other units.
Projects Table	6	Select from ENGG1111: Integrated Engineering 1 Note: Students who have not yet completed ENGG1111 by 2023 should complete ENGG2112 instead.

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Foundation Mathematics Units	3	Select from MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
Foundation Mathematics Units	3	Select from MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME1802: Engineering Mechanics
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AERO1400: Intro to Aircraft Construction and Design
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP1002: Professional Engagement Program 1B

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP1003: Professional Engagement Program 1C
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME2000: Engineering Analysis
Free Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Free Electives
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME2700: Instrumentation Note: AMME2700 will be discontinued from 2024. Students who have not yet completed this unit should take AMME1705 in its place.

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AERO2703: Aircraft Performance and Operations
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME2200: Introductory Thermofluids
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP2001: Professional Engagement Program 2A
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1 Note: From 2024, MECH2400 is offered in Semester 1 only. Students who have not completed MECH2400 should discuss an enrolment plan with their Academic Advisor.

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AERO3460: Aerospace Design 1
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AERO3261: Propulsion
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AERO3360: Aerospace Structures 1
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP2002: Professional Engagement Program 2B

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AERO3260: Aerodynamics 1
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AERO3560: Flight Mechanics 1
Projects Table	6	Select from ENGG3112: Interdisciplinary Engineering
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AERO3465: Aerospace Design 2 or other units.
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP2003: Professional Engagement Program 2C

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AERO4460: Aerospace Design 3
Projects Table	6	Select from AMME4111: Thesis A
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP3001: Professional Engagement Program 3A
List	6	Select from Unit Blocks: Aeronautical Stream Core Extension Aeronautical Specialist Elective Units AMMExxxx Specialist Elective Units
Aeronautical Stream Core Extension	6	Select from AERO5260: Aerodynamics 2 AERO5360: Aerospace Structures 2 Note: At least two units must be completed from AERO5360 (Semester 1) or AERO5560 (Semester 2) or AERO5260 (Semester 1). AERO4260, AERO4360 and AERO4560 have been recoded in 2025. Students who have not yet completed their Aeronautical Stream Core Extension requirements should enrol in the 5000-level unit/s

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Projects Table	6	Select from AMME4112: Thesis B
List	6	Select from Unit Blocks: Aeronautical Specialist Elective Units AMMExxxx Specialist Elective Units
List	6	Select from Unit Blocks: Aeronautical Specialist Elective Units AMMExxxx Specialist Elective Units
Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units	0	Select from ENGP3002: Professional Engagement Program 3B
Aeronautical Stream Core Extension	6	Select from AERO5560: Flight Mechanics 2 or other units. Note: At least two units must be completed from AERO5360 (Semester 1) or AERO5560 (Semester 2) or AERO5260 (Semester 1). AERO4260, AERO4360 and AERO4560 have been recoded in 2025. Students who have not yet completed their Aeronautical Stream Core Extension requirements should enrol in the 5000-level unit/s

5. Unit Blocks

Block 0 - Introductory Computing Units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ENGG1810	Introduction to Engineering Computing	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February
INFO1110	Introduction to Programming	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO1910	Introduction to Programming (Advanced)	6	Semester 1 Semester 2

Note: Students must complete:

-6cp from ENGG1810 or (INFO1110 or INFO1910). For Aeronautical stream students it is recommended that ENGG1810 is taken.

Block 1 - Foundation Mathematics Units (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
MATH1002	Linear Algebra	3	Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Main
MATH1005	Statistical Thinking with Data	3	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int January
MATH1021	Calculus of One Variable	3	Semester 1 Semester 2
MATH1023	Multivariable Calculus and Modelling	3	Semester 1 Semester 2
MATH1902	Linear Algebra (Advanced)	3	Semester 1
MATH1905	Statistics (Advanced)	3	Semester 2
MATH1921	Calculus of One Variable (Adv)	3	Semester 1
MATH1923	Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (Adv)	3	Semester 2

Note: Complete a minimum of 12cp including:

- Exactly 12cp of MATH1xxx units: MATH1021 Calculus of One Variable (3cp) AND MATH1002 Linear Algebra (3cp) AND MATH1023 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (3cp) AND MATH1005 Statistics (3cp)

Block 2 - Projects Table (Min CP: 30,Max CP: 30)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO1560	Introduction to Aerospace Engineering	6	Semester 1
AMME4111	Thesis A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
AMME4112	Thesis B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
BMET1960	Biomedical Engineering 1A	6	Semester 1
CHNG1108	Introduction to Chemical Engineering	6	Semester 1
CIVL1900	Introduction to Civil Engineering	6	Semester 1
ELEC1004	Practical Introduction to Electrical Engineering	6	Semester 1
ENGG1111	Integrated Engineering 1	6	Semester 1
ENGG2112	Multi-disciplinary Engineering	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGG3112	Interdisciplinary Engineering	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MECH1560	Introduction to Mechanical Engineering	6	Semester 1
MTRX1701	Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering	6	Semester 1

Note: - Students are to select the introduction unit relevant to their stream. Students in both Electrical and Software Engineering streams are to take ELEC1004.

- Students enrolled in the Dalyell Stream may count any Dalyell unit in place of ENGG2112 and may count any Engineering Dalyell unit in place of ENGG3112

- Students are to select the thesis units relevant to their stream. Aeronautical, Mechanical and Mechatronic students are to enrol in the AMME coded units. Students in both Electrical and Software are to enrol in the ELEC coded units.

Block 3 - Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ENGP1001	Professional Engagement Program 1A	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP1002	Professional Engagement Program 1B	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP1003	Professional Engagement Program 1C	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2001	Professional Engagement Program 2A	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2002	Professional Engagement Program 2B	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2003	Professional Engagement Program 2C	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP3001	Professional Engagement Program 3A	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP3002	Professional Engagement Program 3B	0	Semester 1 Semester 2

Note: -Candidates for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours must complete the Professional Engagement Program units of study.

- Candidates must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of study

Block 4 - Aeronautical Stream Core (Min CP: 108,Max CP: 108)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO1400	Intro to Aircraft Construction and Design	6	Semester 2
AERO2703	Aircraft Performance and Operations	6	Semester 2
AERO3260	Aerodynamics 1	6	Semester 2
AERO3261	Propulsion	6	Semester 1
AERO3360	Aerospace Structures 1	6	Semester 1
AERO3460	Aerospace Design 1	6	Semester 1
AERO3465	Aerospace Design 2	6	Semester 2
AERO3560	Flight Mechanics 1	6	Semester 2
AERO4460	Aerospace Design 3	6	Semester 1
AMME1362	Introduction to Engineering Materials	6	Semester 2
AMME1802	Engineering Mechanics	6	Semester 2
AMME2000	Engineering Analysis	6	Semester 1
AMME2200	Introductory Thermofluids	6	Semester 2
AMME2301	Mechanics of Solids	6	Semester 2
AMME2500	Engineering Dynamics	6	Semester 1
AMME2700	Instrumentation	6	Semester 1
AMME3500	System Dynamics and Control	6	Semester 1
MECH2400	Mechanical Systems Design 1	6	Semester 1

Block 5 - Aeronautical Stream Core Extension (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO5260	Aerodynamics 2	6	Semester 1
AERO5360	Aerospace Structures 2	6	Semester 1
AERO5560	Flight Mechanics 2	6	Semester 2

Block 6 - Aeronautical Specialist Elective Units (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO5200	Advanced Aerodynamics	6	Semester 1
AERO5206	Rotary Wing Aircraft	6	Semester 2
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

Block 7 - Aeronautical Engineering Project Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO2711	Aerospace Engineering Project 1	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February Int July
AERO3711	Aerospace Engineering Project 2	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February Int July
AERO4711	Aerospace Engineering Project 3	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February Int July

Block 8 - AMMExxxx Specialist Elective Units (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME3060	Engineering Methods	6	Semester 2
AMME5202	Computational Fluid Dynamics	6	Semester 1
AMME5292	Applied Fluid Dynamics and Turbulence	6	Semester 1
AMME5510	Vibration and Acoustics	6	Semester 2
AMME5520	Advanced Control and Optimisation	6	Semester 1

Block 9 - Free Electives (Max CP: 6)

Note: Students may take 6 credit points of free electives to complete the total number of credit points for their degree. Students may take the following units of study as free electives, provided they satisfy any prerequisite, quota, departmental permission or any other requirements of the units, and the units are not essentially the same or prohibited units for any of the other units in their degree.

(1) Any units of study from the Faculty of Engineering available to undergraduate students

(2) Any unit of study from Table S available to undergraduate students

Faculty of Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering (2021)