Course Syllabus AE: Aerospace Engineering Instructor Mr. James Davis Room 500 Phone (864) 847-4121ext2139 Email [email protected]Website Ctcdavis.weebly.com Extra Help Before and after School Monday-Thursday Vision Welcome to Aerospace Engineering (AE). Aerospace Engineering ignites students’ learning in the fundamentals of atmospheric and space flight. Aerospace Engineering is one of the specialization courses in the PLTW Engineering program. The course deepens the skills and knowledge of an engineering student within the context of atmospheric and space flight. Students explore the fundamentals of flight in air and space as they bring the concept to life by designing and testing components related to flight such as an airfoil, propulsion system, and a rocket. They learn orbital mechanics concepts and apply these by creating models using industry-standard software. They also apply aerospace concepts to alternative applications such as a wind turbine and parachute. Students simulate a progression of operations to explore a planet, including creating a map of the terrain with a model satellite and using the map to execute a mission using an autonomous robot. Course Objective Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students will also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community. Recommended Pre/Co-requisites: To be successful in AE, students should be concurrently enrolled in college preparatory mathematics and science. Course Outline: There is no required textbook for this course. Any necessary materials will be supplied by the teacher. *This class follows the National Science Education Standards (NSEM) which can be provided upon request. Unit Title Days 1 Introduction to Aerospace 12 2 Aerospace Design 13 3 Space 8 4 Alternative Applications 11
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Warning Loss of break/Cleaning duty/ Call home to parent/guardian Referral If a student acts in a manner that is totally unacceptable or unsafe, he or she may be
immediately removed from class with a disciplinary referral. Lab Use Throughout the year students will have access to, and utilize many pieces of mechanical equipment and computers within the PLTW lab. Students will be expected to respect this equipment as per ACTC guidelines stated in the student handbook. Safety is an important aspect of this class and will be addressed throughout the year while in the lab setting.
Course Outline : this course outline is a guideline that may be changed at the discretion of the teacher.
Unit 1: Introduction to Aerospace
The goal of this unit is to excite students about aerospace engineering while providing a foundation of
knowledge related to flight. In this unit students explore the rich history of aerospace achievement that
advanced the industry. Students are introduced to the physics that allow flight within the atmosphere
and the systems which provide safe coordination for aircraft.
Unit 2: Aerospace Design
The goal of this unit is for students to learn about factors which affect aircraft design. Students develop
knowledge and skills in this unit through the use of software design, simulation tools, and hands-on
construction of composites.
Unit 3: Space
The goal of this unit is for students to focus on space related-concepts defined in aerospace
engineering. Students will learn about the governance of space and the impact of exploration of space.
Students learn orbital mechanics and apply these concepts to modeling orbiting systems with software
used by aerospace engineers.
Unit 4: Alternative Applications
The goal of this unit is for students to consider applications of aerospace concepts beyond the design of
aircraft and spacecraft and to explore career opportunities in the field of aerospace engineering.
Students simulate a progression of operations to explore a planet. Students build and operate a remote
sensing model to measure a physical terrain similar to the satellite overflight of an unexplored planet.
Students transform the data into a topographical map that students will use to plan an autonomous
planetary rover mission.
First homework assignment for Mr. Davis Class
Get signed and returned before the end of the 3rd
day of class.
I have read the 3 class starter documents and have discussed the contents with my
son/daughter:
1) Class syllabus (see http://www.andersonctc.org )
2) Parent/student handbook (see andersonctc.org under the students tab)
3) Computer Internet Use Agreement (see andersonctc.org under the students tab)