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ProgramsEngENGI (UG)BEHonsS2 EntryAeronautical Engineering (mid-year) (2022)


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Year 1 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
3MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
6AMME1802: Engineering Mechanics
6AERO1400: Intro to Aircraft Construction and Design
6AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials
0ENGP1001: Professional Engagement Program 1A


Note:  All students must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of enrolment.
3MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable

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 2 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
3MATH1002: Linear Algebra
6AERO1560: Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
6ENGG1810: Introduction to Engineering Computing
3MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
0ENGP1002: Professional Engagement Program 1B
6Select from
Free Electives
or other units.

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 2 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6AERO2703: Aircraft Performance and Operations
6AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids
6AMME2200: Introductory Thermofluids
0ENGP1003: Professional Engagement Program 1C
6MECH2400: 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

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics
6AMME2000: Engineering Analysis
0ENGP2001: Professional Engagement Program 2A
6AMME2700: Instrumentation


Note:  AMME2700 will be discontinued from 2024. Students who have not yet completed this unit should take AMME1705 in its place.
6AERO3460: Aerospace Design 1


Note:  AERO3460 is discontinued in 2025. Students who have not yet completed this unit should take AERO2460 instead (offered in Semester 2 only).

Year 3 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6AERO3260: Aerodynamics 1
6AERO3560: Flight Mechanics 1
6Select from
AERO3465: Aerospace Design 2
or other units.
0ENGP2002: Professional Engagement Program 2B
6ENGG2112: Multi-disciplinary Engineering

Year 4 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control
6AERO3261: Propulsion
6AERO3360: Aerospace Structures 1
0ENGP2003: Professional Engagement Program 2C
6AMME4111: Thesis A

Year 4 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6Aeronautical Specialist Elective Units
6ENGG3112: Interdisciplinary Engineering
6AMME4112: Thesis B
0ENGP3001: Professional Engagement Program 3A
6Select 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

Year 5 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
0ENGP3002: Professional Engagement Program 3B
6AERO4460: Aerospace Design 3
List
6Select from
Aeronautical Specialist Elective Units
AMMExxxx Specialist Elective Units
6Aeronautical Specialist Elective Units
6Select 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

Requirements for this Pathway

TypeCPCP From
18Select from
AERO5200: Advanced Aerodynamics
AERO5206: Rotary Wing Aircraft
AERO5500: Flight Test and Evaluation
AERO5750: Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems


Course: Aeronautical Engineering (mid-year) (2022)
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
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

► 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/
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