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MECH1907 - Fall 21-22

This is a required 3-credit course offered in the fall term for students in the BEng Aerospace Engineering program. The course introduces students to the various fields of aerospace engineering through topics like fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, aircraft performance, structures, materials, propulsion, and space flight. The goals are to familiarize students with the vocabulary and basic principles of the discipline as well as the interconnections between subject areas. Student work will be assessed through assignments, quizzes, an individual essay, a final exam, and class participation.

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MECH1907 - Fall 21-22

This is a required 3-credit course offered in the fall term for students in the BEng Aerospace Engineering program. The course introduces students to the various fields of aerospace engineering through topics like fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, aircraft performance, structures, materials, propulsion, and space flight. The goals are to familiarize students with the vocabulary and basic principles of the discipline as well as the interconnections between subject areas. Student work will be assessed through assignments, quizzes, an individual essay, a final exam, and class participation.

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MECH1907 Introduction to Aerospace Engineering (Fall 21-22)

Course Code: MECH1907 Course Title: Introduction to Aerospace Engineering


Required Course Or Elective Course: Terms Offered (Credits): Fall (3 credits)
Required Course for BEng(AE)
Faculty In Charge: Rhea LIEM Pre/Co-Requisites:
NA
Course Structure: 2 classes (1.5 hours each) per week
Textbook/Required Material: Introduction to Flight by John D. Anderson, Jr. (main reference
textbook but not compulsory for students to buy. The 9th edition copies will be available in
Course Reserve at HKUST library).

Bulletin Course Description:

Introduction to the field of aerospace engineering, discussion of basic aerospace systems and
disciplines, working vocabulary of the field. Introduction of the basic Mathematics and Physics
required to understand the field at an undergraduate level. Demonstration through examples.
Open discussion on current aerospace technologies.

Course Topics:
Fundamental thoughts, Basic fluid dynamics, Principles in aerodynamics, Standard atmosphere,
Aircraft performance and mission analysis, Structural technology, Materials technology,
Thermodynamics and heat transfer, Propulsion, Introduction to space flight and rocket science,
Aircraft design overview and future trends in aircraft design.

Course Objectives: Introducing the students to the various fields of aerospace


engineering, the goals and importance of the different
courses they will take, and their interconnections.

Course Outcomes: 1. Know vocabulary of the field


2. Basic principles in aerodynamics, structures, flight
mechanics, propulsion
3. Relationship among the various disciplines
4. Impact of the various disciplines on aircraft performance
and design

Assessment Tools: Mini individual assignments/quizzes 15%


Homework assignments 20%
Individual essay + peer assessment 15%
Final exam (possibly take-home exam) 40%
Class participation 10%

All assessments can be adjusted for students who cannot come


to Hong Kong in Fall 2021/22 for valid reasons.

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