Course syllabus - Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
FLA300
Valid from
Autumn semester 2021
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G2F (First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Aeronautical Engineering
School
School of Innovation, Design and Engineering
Ratified
2020-12-15
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
Introduction to flight
Ninth edition. : New York, NY : McGraw-Hill LLC, [2021] - xvi, 941 pages
ISBN: 9781260597998 LIBRIS-ID: r5k50znfpn7ckn5h
Other Materials
Material tillkommer och delas ut under kursens gång.
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Books
Introduction to flight
Ninth edition. : New York, NY : McGraw-Hill LLC, [2021] - xvi, 941 pages
ISBN: 9781260597998 LIBRIS-ID: r5k50znfpn7ckn5h
Other Materials
Material tillkommer och delas ut under kursens gång.
Specific requirements
Completed courses of 60 credits whereof Basic Control Theory 2,5 credits, Vector Algebra 7,5 credits, Single Variable Calculus 7,5 credits, Mechanics I 7,5 credits and Space/Aircraft Structures and Materials 3 credits are included.
Examination
Written examination (TEN1), 4,5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 1-4, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5.
Project (PRO1), 3 credits, examines the learning outcomes 2, 4 and 5, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail