Aerospace Engineering Syllabus

Aerospace Engineering

Mr. Kevin Herring

Weatherford High School

Room: H112

Conference: 8th

Course Description

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. Students explore the fundamentals of flight in air and space as they bring the concepts 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.

What will be covered?

History of Aerospace
Physics of flight
Propulsion systems
Navigation
Aerospace Materials
Flight physiology
Space
Remote Systems

Course Assignments:

All test and project material will be taken from daily notes and lectures.
• Homework – Not often but may include design ideas, sketching and general preparation for presentations, quizzes, and tests.
• Class Work - constitutes the major portion of the student's time in this class. Large and complex design projects will be completed on the computer. We will give 3-4 presentations throughout the year based upon engineering careers/machines/ tools/ etc.…
• Tests and Quizzes - will be given as needed to ensure that the student has mastered the information. Projects will be considered a test grade.
• Semester Exam - will be given at the end of each term and will be weighted per district policy.

Grading: (Skyward scale)

Class work and Quizzes 50% + Major projects/Tests 50%

Tutorials:

Mon, Tues, & Thursday during advisory or before/after school upon student request.

Attendance/Late Work Policy:

Students who are absent will be allowed one day more than the number of days missed to complete make-up work for full credit. This includes tests, quizzes, class work, daily work, projects, or work assigned out of school. Students may receive a grade penalty if assignments are not turned in on the allotted time. We will be working in groups to complete group projects throughout the year. It is the group member’s responsibility to communicate with each group member to make sure the work is done. Even if you are absent from a group project you will be graded.

Class Rules:

Respect – Show respect to yourself, others, and equipment.
Integrity – Be honest with everything that you do. ** Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated!**
Work Ethic- Give every assignment your best effort.
Clean up after yourself.
Be patient.
No “Horseplay”.
Electronic devices need to be put away when asked by the teacher (must have one ear open for instruction at all times).
When on the computers do not upload or download any software/program to the school’s computer. Internet should be used for classroom assignments only unless approved by the teacher.