Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LH Space Mission Analysis and Design
School	Metallurgy and Materials
Department	Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code	04 33304
Module Lead	Dr Leah-Nani Alconcel
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-30 hours Tutorial-6 hours Practical Classes and workshops-10 hours Guided independent study-154 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	In this module students will learn about spacecraft design and development. The course will cover typical mission requirements, such as payload and orbit and how these determine choices for the main spacecraft sub-systems and overall spacecraft design.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Be able to apply a systems engineering approach to spacecraft design Design mission-specific components; specifying their materials and construction Explain how space missions are designed given a set of requirements Describe the main elements of a spacecraft (payload and bus) These link to AHEP v4 learning outcomes: Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Some of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study (C1) Analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles (C2) Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems (C6/M6) Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated with a particular project or activity (C9/M9) Adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks (C10/M10) Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems (C12/M12) Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations (C13/M13) Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering (M1)
Assessment	33304-01 : Coursework : Coursework (30%) 33304-02 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (70%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	In-semester assessment: 20% Exam: 80%
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