Course syllabus for Project in aerospace

Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-24 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameProjekt inom aerospace
  • CodeMMS240
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPMOB
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyMechanical Engineering
  • DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 89123
  • Block schedule
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0122 Project 7.5 c
Grading: TH		0 c7.5 c0 c0 c0 c0 c

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Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Fluid mechanics

Aim

The aim of the course is to introduce the student to advance aero and thermodynamic research relevant to aerospace by a student hands-on approach. The course empathises on methodology and design for investigation in complex problems with limited information and an open solution space.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  • be able to critically, independently and creatively identify and formulate issues
  • be able to master problems with open solutions spaces this includes to be able to handle uncertainties and limited information.
  • be able to apply previously learned theory, simulation methods and tools to handle industrial mechanical engineering problems.
  • be able to create appropriate simulations models and experiments to solve a specific simulations problem
  • using sensitivity studies and uncertainty analysis in design and assess the most critical aspects for a particular application case.
  • To critically evaluate the final design and provide alternative investigation methods and approaches.
  • be able to give written and oral presentations of a larger technical investigation
  • to present and report his work to peers
  • Analyze, make visible and problematize the importance of gender equality aspects in the development of aerospace systems.
  • Discuss and reflect on gender equality, equality and diversity based on the professional role as an engineer.

Content

The course does mainly consist of project work under supervision with sessions of lectures with discussion. Student will be provided relevant material to prepare for lectures and discussions.

The lectures will address the following aspects:
  • Problem formulation and approach
  • Uncertainties, planning and risk mitigation
  • Experimental and numerical tools from an applied point of view
  • Post-processing results
The course aims to accommodate a study visit to relevant industry.

The course aims to accommodate experimental investigations using the equipment such as 3D-printers, L2 wind tunnel, probes and optical tools in Chalmers Laboratory of Fluids and Thermal Science.

Organisation

Student work is focused on a specific team project with integrated lessons and discussion sessions. The environment is designed to imitate the typical work environment of a research group in academia or industry.

Literature

Tropea, C., Yarin, A. L., & Foss, J. F. (Eds.). (2007). Springer handbook of experimental fluid mechanics. Berlin: Springer.

A literature list will be provided to prepare discussion sessions and lectures and adapted to research question.

Examination including compulsory elements

70% of the student grade will be derived from the team performance and 30% from individual contributions. Each student shall compile a project diary describing the tasks carried out in the project. 

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.