Programme Specification
MEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
Academic Year: 2014/15
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
Teaching institution (if different) | |
Owning school/department | Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering |
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | The Royal Aeronautical Society Institution of Mechanical Engineers |
Final award | MEng/MEng + DIS |
Programme title | DRAFT Aeronautical Engineering |
Programme code | TTUM01 |
Length of programme | The duration of the programme is either 8 semesters, or 10 semesters if candidates undertake industrial training leading to the additional award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies which occurs between Parts B and C or Parts C and D. |
UCAS code | H403/H402 |
Admissions criteria | http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/departments/aero-auto/aeronauticalengineering/ |
Date at which the programme specification was published | Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:02:06 BST |
1. Programme Aims
To supply the aeronautical industries with graduates that have a comprehensive grounding in the aeronautical engineering disciplines, the ability to apply their knowledge and skills effectively to complex engineering problems and the potential to become leaders in their chosen field.
To provide a broad-based and in-depth education in topics of relevance to aeronautical engineering via an understanding of selected engineering science topics and the application of fundamental principles to engineering analysis and the design and development of complex engineering products, sub-systems and systems.
To maintain programme content and coverage that is up-to-date and responsive to developments in Higher Education and industry and informed by department research activities.
To develop the students' sense of responsibility and competence by exposure to a range of experiences including aircraft related testing and design, opportunities for industrial training, group work with increasing student independence, individual project work and opportunities to study abroad.
To develop students skills in self learning, planning and communication and the ability to work independently.
To produce graduates with a wide appreciation of the economic, social and environmental aspects of Aeronautical Engineering.
To develop the students' ability to work successfully in a group, sometimes multi-disciplinary, on open-ended engineering problems.
To develop the students' commitment to life long learning and enthusiasm for the Aeronautical Engineering through the provision of exciting and challenging programme content.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
The following reference points were used in creating the programme specification: the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ); the Engineering subject benchmarks statement; the University Learning and Teaching Strategy; the EC (UK) Specification for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC); The Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Educational Base; our Industrial Advisory Committee.
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- a significant number of mathematical methods, and the limitations and areas of applicability
- appropriate, relevant physical scientific principles
- the role of IT and communications
- the design process and the appropriate design methodologies
- a broad range of engineering materials and components
- a significant understanding of current management and business practices
- the professional responsibility of an engineer and the associated ethical issues
- current practices including the specific codes of practice relating to both the design process and the requirements for safe operation
- the capabilities/limitations of computational methods and the limitations of computer based methods.
- relevant specialist material at an advanced level
- working on open-ended, self-managed group project work on the design of a whole vehicle.
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to
- understand the essential principles of aeronautical engineering and the underpinning science and mathematics, with an appreciation of the wider engineering context and social, economic and environmental implications of the modern aerospace industry.
- demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of specific, relevant mathematical and scientific principles and methodologies and apply them effectively in an aeronautical engineering context, often in a multidisciplinary, international study. Also demonstrate an appreciation of the limitations of analysis methods to modern aerospace applications.
- demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of commercial aerospace processes and risks, management techniques, legal requirements related to the aerospace industry and the need for professional conduct.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to
- demonstrate the practical engineering skills to carry out technical work in both laboratories and workshops, use standard design/analysis software, produce design work, and work effectively in a group and individually on major aerospace related project work.
- apply quantitative technical tools and demonstrate the ability to provide novel solutions to aeronautical problems, particularly in the design of aircraft.
- apply key aeronautical engineering processes and data extraction methods, especially related to flight test data, be familiar with emerging technologies for aircraft design and analysis, use analytical methods, quantitative methods and relevant software in unfamiliar situations and understand the systems approach to solving aerospace problems
- use a wide range of knowledge to define and investigate an unfamiliar engineering problem in aircraft design and gas turbine design, manage the innovative creation and development of aerospace products, including all relevant constraints, also understand aviation customer needs and ensure end products are fit for purpose
- apply, under constraints, current, relevant aeronautical engineering skills, including an understanding of appropriate codes of practice. Also demonstrate an awareness of the limitations of techniques and show appreciation of likely new developments in the aerospace industry.
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- demonstrate skills in solving unfamiliar problems, communication, group leadership, use of general software and information retrieval, which act as a foundation for independent life-long learning. Also demonstrate the ability to develop, monitor and update both personal and group work plans.
4. Programme structure
4.1 Part A - Introductory Modules
4.1.1 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 55)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
MAA104 |
Engineering Mathematics 1 |
10 |
TTA003 |
Fluid Mechanics (10) |
5 |
TTA005 |
Thermodynamics (10) |
5 |
TTA014 |
Computing (10) |
5 |
TTA104 |
Structures and Materials |
10 |
TTA106 |
Aircraft Systems and Performance |
10 |
TTA206 |
Introduction to Aircraft Design # (10) |
5 |
TTA208 |
Manufacturing, Technology and Management # (10) |
5 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (none)
4.1.2 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 55)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
MAA204 |
Engineering Mathematics 2 |
10 |
TTA001 |
Engineering Mechanics |
10 |
TTA003 |
Fluid Mechanics (10) |
5 |
TTA005 |
Thermodynamics (10) |
5 |
TTA014 |
Computing (10) |
5 |
TTA201 |
Mechanics of Materials |
10 |
TTA206 |
Introduction to Aircraft Design # (10) |
5 |
TTA208 |
Manufacturing, Technology and Management # (10) |
5 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
One module from: TTA200 or a Language to bring the total modular weight for the semester up to 65.
If TTA200 is selected then TTB100 must be taken in Part B. If a Language is selected then the equivalent Language module must be taken in Part B and TTD100 in Part D.
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
EULxxx |
Appropriate Language Module |
10 |
TTA200 |
Risk Analysis |
10 |
4.2 Part B - Degree Modules
4.2.1 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 55)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
MAB104 |
Engineering Mathematics 3 |
10 |
TTB002 |
Dynamics |
10 |
TTB101 |
Low Speed Aerodynamics |
10 |
TTB109 |
Aircraft Loading & Structural Airworthiness |
10 |
TTB204 |
Mechanics of Solids |
10 |
TTB208 |
Structural Design Project # (10) |
5 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
One module from: TTB100 or a Language to bring the total modular weight for the semester up to 65.
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
EULxxx |
Appropriate Language Modules |
10 |
TTB100 |
Systems Reliability Assessment |
10 |
4.2.2 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 55)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTB201 |
High Speed Aerodynamics |
10 |
TTB202 |
Control Engineering |
10 |
TTB203 |
Turbomachinery and Propulsion |
10 |
TTB208 |
Structural Design Project # (10) |
5 |
TTB209 |
Aircraft Systems & Performance 2 |
10 |
ELB044 |
Electrotechnology |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (none)
4.3 Part C - Degree Modules
4.3.1 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 20)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTC100 |
Management |
10 |
TTC067 |
Aircraft Stability and Flight Test # |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
Modules with a total weight of 40 from: a Language, TTC040, TTC050, TTC053, TTC055, TTC060, TTC102
to bring the total modular weight for the semester up to 60.
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
EULxxx |
Appropriate Language Modules |
10 |
TTC040 |
Noise Control |
10 |
TTC050 |
Gas Turbine Design 1 # |
10 |
TTC053 |
Stress & Structural Analysis |
10 |
TTC055 |
Avionic Systems |
10 |
TTC060 |
Signal Analysis |
10 |
TTC102 |
Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics |
10 |
4.3.2 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULE (total modular weight 10)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTD200 |
Business Strategy |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
At least one module from Group 1 or a maximum total weight of 20 from Group 1 plus modules from Group 2, to bring the total modular weight for the semester up to 60.
Group 1: (Design modules): TTC010, TTC011, TTC012
Code
|
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTC010 |
Aircraft Design # |
10 |
TTC011 |
Gas Turbine Design 2 # |
10 |
TTC012 |
Spacecraft Design |
10 |
Group 2: Modules from TTC002, TTC041, TTC051, TTC054, TTC057, TTC070 to bring the total modular weight for the semester up to 60.
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTC002 |
Finite Element Methods |
10 |
TTC041 |
Mechanical Vibration |
10 |
TTC051 |
Aerodynamics |
10 |
TTC054 |
Principles of Composite Materials & Structures |
10 |
TTC057 |
Flight Control Systems |
10 |
TTC070 |
Sound Radiation from Structures |
10 |
4.4 Part D - Degree Modules
4.4.1 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 35)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTD002 |
MEng Aero Project Stage 1 |
10 |
TTD009 |
Group Design Project # (30) |
15 |
TTD201 |
Business Model |
10 |
If TTA200 or TTB100 was not selected in Parts A and B respectively, then TTD100 must be substituted for TTD201.
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
Modules with a total weight of 20 from: TTD006, TTD007,TTD013, TTD014, TTD018, TTD100, TTD105.
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTD006 |
Aerospace CFD |
10 |
TTD007 |
Structural Vibration |
10 |
TTD013 |
Aerospace Structures |
10 |
TTD014 |
Experimental Fluid Mechanics |
10 |
TTD018 |
Flight Dynamics and Control |
10 |
TTD100 |
Advanced Reliability, Availability and Maintainability |
10 |
TTD105 |
Propulsion Design For The Environment |
10 |
4.4.2 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 65)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
TTD001 |
MEng Aero Project Stage 2# |
50 |
TTD009 |
Group Design Project # (30) |
15 |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
5.1 In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, from C to D and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also:
- In order to progress from Part A to Part B, candidates must obtain at least 100 credits from Part A together with at least 30% in all remaining modules.
- In order to progress from Part B to Part C, candidates must obtain at least 100 credits from Part B and a minimum overall average for Part B of 55% with at least 30% in all remaining modules.
- In order to progress from Part C to Part D, candidates must obtain at least 100 credits from Part C including 10 credits from TTC067 and 10 credits from either TTC010, TTC011, or TTC012 and a minimum overall average for Part C of 55% with at least 30% in all remaining modules.
- In order to qualify for the award of the Degree, candidates must achieve at least 100 credits at Part D with at least 30% in all remaining modules.
Students commencing Part A prior to 2010-11 must achieve a mark of at least 20% in all modules in the Part.
Students commencing Part A from 2010-11 onwards must achieve a mark of at least 30% in all modules in the Part.
5.2 Subject to the exception specified below, provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have the right of re-assessment to undergo re-assessment in the University's Special Assessment Period (SAP) (unless SAP-exempt modules [marked #] are involved).
5.2.1 Where a candidate has achieved fewer than 60 credits in a Part of a Programme, reassessment in the relevant Part is not available to that candidate in the special assessment period.
5.2.2 If following reassessment a candidate fails to meet the requirements for progression from Part C to Part D, he/she may be eligible for the award of B.Eng, provided the candidate takes, in addition, Project modules (TTC003 & TTC005) and achieves at least 80 credits from Part C, including Aircraft Stability and Flight Test (TTC067) and least 30% in all remaining modules. The average percentage marks for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B: 33.3 Part C: 66.7 to determine the Final Programme Mark.
5.2.3 Any candidate who fails to qualify for the award of the Extended Honours Degree in Part D may, at the discretion of the Examiners, be awarded a B.Eng in Aeronautical Engineering with a classification based on the candidate’s performance in Parts B and C, together with a Project using modular weightings appropriate to the B.Eng Programme.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
6. Degree Classification
Candidates' overall degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B, C and D in accordance with Regulation XX. The average percentage marks on each part will be combined in the ratio (Part B 15: Part C 40: Part D 45) to determine the Final Programme Mark.