Course syllabus for Uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs)

Course syllabus adopted 2023-06-01 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameObemannad luftfarkoster (UAVs)
  • CodeTRA370
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTRACKS
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • DepartmentTRACKS
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 97145
  • Maximum participants40 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
  • Minimum participants8
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0123 Project 7.5 c
Grading: TH		0 c0 c3.8 c3.7 c0 c0 c

In programmes

Examiner

Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)

Course specific prerequisites

In addition to the general requirements to study at advanced level at Chalmers, necessary subject or project specific prerequisite competences (if any) must be fulfilled. Alternatively, the student must obtain the necessary competences during the course. The examiner will formulate and check these prerequisite competences.

A background in engineering, physics, computer science or industrial design is advantageous.

The student will only be admitted in agreement with the examiner.

Aim

The course provides a platform to work and solve challenging cross-disciplinary authentic problems from different stakeholders in society such as the academy, industry or public institutions. Additionally, the aim is that students from different educational programs practice working efficiently in multidisciplinary development teams.

The aim of the course is to develop students' ability to solve challenge-driven, interdisciplinary, and authentic problems relating to uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) design and application. To do this, the course will provide practical and theoretical grounding in UAV technology; and will expose students to perspectives on UAV design and application from from different parts of society - such as academia, industry and the public sector.

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

General learning outcomes for Tracks courses:
  • Master problems with open solutions spaces which includes to be able to handle uncertainties and limited information.
  • Lead and participate in the development of new products, processes and systems using a holistic approach by following a design process and/or a systematic development process.
  • Show insights about and deal with the impact of architecture and/or engineering solutions in a global, economic, environment and societal context.
  • Orally and in writing explain and discuss information, problems, methods, design/development processes and solutions
Course specific learning outcomes:
  • Develop an understanding of uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies, their constituent parts, behaviour, and application context.
  • Follow analysis-driven design methodologies for UAVs and UAV components.Work in UAV development teams in pursuit of complex multidisplinary objectives.
  • Be able to characterise social-environmental risks and impacts associated with UAVs and their use, and develop strategies for managing these risks and impacts.

Content

Uncrewed aerial vehicles: design, applications, operation; including aerodynamics and flight mechanics; control, sensor, and telemetry systems; systems design and scaling; and other subjects as guest lecturers permit. Students may specialise in topics around their chosen project.

Organisation

The course is run by a team of teachers and supervisors, and focuses around a challenge-driven UAV-related project. The project focus can range from a technology research and development, to societal impact and application. The project task is solved in groups, with individual projects in exceptional circumstances. Project work will be supported by a series of designated workshops on scientific, technological, and societal aspects of UAVs, as well as supplemental teaching of project-specific competencies. Project groups have a project-specific examiner, supervisor from Chalmers and, depending on the project, external advisers.

Literature

With input from the teaching team, students will develop the ability to identify and acquire relevant literature throughout their projects.

Examination including compulsory elements

Students will be examined on the results of an individual or team project, in the form of a project report and presentation

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.