Academic Year 2015/16

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AEROSPACE ENGINEERINGClass L 9 – Industrial Engineering

Academic Regulations

The Academic Regulations for this course are in two sections:

Content of the courseThis section describes the course and its objectives, and sets out the Prospectus.

General Regulations This section sets out the course regulations and the general regulations governing the academic career of all students.

Aerospace Engineering CAD website

http://www.ingaero.uniroma1.it

Section I – Content of the course

Specific teaching objectives The aim of the curriculum is to give the graduate a solid basic grounding in mathematics and physics and ensure that they have knowledge of the fundamental aspects of the required disciplines of Aeronautical Engineering and Space Engineering.The experimental and numeric workshop modules help to develop interdisciplinary and applicable skills that are also useful for entering the world of work.Upon completion of the Personal Study Plan the graduate will be skilled to a level that enables them to operate effectively in the work environment.The general education provided by the course, and their personal work on their own initative, enables the graduate to acquire further specific skills. At the same time, the 3-year Degree Course has the essential function of preparing students for the Graduate Degree courses in Aeronautical Engineering and in Space and Astronautical Engineering.

Course Description

During the course the following main skills and abilities are gradually developed:Year 1: general preparation (Mathematical Analysis, Geometry, Physics, Chemistry);Year 2: basic preparation in engineering subjects (Technical Physics, Mathematical Physics, Construction Science, Materials, Electrical Technology, Applied Mechanics) and Aerodynamics, as one of the required subjects for the Aerospace sector.Year 3: typical sectors of Aerospace Engineering (Mechanics Of Flight, Aerospace Constructions, Aerospace Propulsion, Aerospace Systems). During Year 3, the student can give focus to their Personal Study Pathway by choosing CFU credits in Aeronautical Engineering subjects (Aeronautical Systems, Aerospace Construction Technology, Propulsion Systems) or Space Engineering subjects (the Space Environment, Space Systems, Space Exploration Systems). The curriculum specifies that:- 160 CFU credits are reserved for basic, characterising, related, or additional activities and for further learning activities- 3 CFU credits are reserved for knowledge of a foreign language- 12 CFU credits are reserved for the optional subjects chosen by the student- 5 CFU credits are reserved for the Final Examination.The taught subjects are organised into modules. A module is a set of learning activities belonging to one or more scientific/disciplinary areas; the applicable number of credits may vary. The curriculum is based on 19 examinations and 3 assessments of eligibility.

Occupational and professional opportunities for graduatesThe career prospects for the graduate in Aerospace Engineering derive from the skills they have acquired, and include employment with firms, agencies, and institutions involved in various ways with the manufacture and operation of aircraft and space missions.By way of example, these may include the following:- aircraft maintenance- airport facilities management- commercial design software operator in the aerospace industry- technical support within service companies and public bodies operating in aviation and the space sector.

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STUDY PLAN 2015/16

YEAR 1 (academic year 2015/16)

Subject Sector CFU Valut. Activity type

Sem. Can.

Calculus I MAT/05 9 E A 1 2Calculus Lab. 3 V AAF 1 2Geometry MAT/03 9 E A 1 2Calculus II MAT/05 9 E A 2 2Physics I FIS/01 9 E A 2 2Chemical Principles CHIM/07 9 E A 2 2Qualifying exam 3 V

YEAR 2 (academic year 2016/17)

Subject Sector CFU Valut. Activity type

Sem. Can.

Applied Physics ING-IND/11 6 E C 1 1Physics II FIS/01 9 E A 1 1Analytical Mechanics MAT/07 9 E C 1 1Materials Science and Technology ING-IND/22 6 E B 1 1Aerodynamics ING-IND/06 9 E B 2 2Mechanics of Solids and Structures ICAR/08 6 E B 2 2Electrotechnics ING-IND/31 6 E C 2 2Applied Mechanics and Technical Drawing 9 E B 2 2Mod. 1 Applied Mechanics ING-IND/13 (6)Mod. 2 Design ING-IND/15 (3)

YEAR 3 (academic year 2017/18)

Subject Sector CFU Valut. Activity type

Sem. Can.

Programming and Numerical Methods MAT/08 9 E A 1 1Aerospace Structures ING-IND/04 9 E B 1 1Aerospace Propulsion 9 E B 1 1Mod. 1 Aeronautical propulsion ING-IND/07 (6)Mod. 2 Rocket Propulsion ING-IND/07 (3)Telecommunications and Remote Sensing ING-INF/03 6 E C 1 1Flight Mechanics 9 E B 2 1Mod. 1 Atmospheric flight mechanicsMod. 2 Space flight mechanics

ING-IND/03 (6)ING-IND/03 (3)

Free choice subjects (6 CFU in B)Space Environment ING-IND/05 6 E B 2 1Aircraft Systems ING-IND/05 6 E B 2 1Space exploration systems ING-IND/05 6 E B 2 1Aeronautical propulsion systems ING-IND/07 6 E B 2 1Space Systems ING-IND/05 6 E B 2 1Aerosp.Structures Technology ING-IND/04 6 E B 2 1

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Free choice subjects (3 CFU in AAF)Aerodynamics Calculation Lab 3 V AAF 2 1Aerodynamic Experimental Lab. 3 V AAF 2 1Aircraft Design Lab 3 V AAF 2 1Structural Calculation Lab. 3 V AAF 2 1Aircraft Propulsion Lab. 3 V AAF 2 1Aerospace Propulsion Lab. 3 V AAF 2 1Space Systems Lab. 3 V AAF 2 1Structures Experimental Lab. 3 V AAF 2 1

OTHER COMMON ACTIVITIES

CFU Valut. Activity typeOther academic activity 1 V AAFExams chosen by the student 12 E DFinal exam 5 E

KeyActivity types: A basic subjects, B required subjects, C related and complementary subjects, D subjects chosen by the student, E relating to the Final Examination, AAF other activities (Article 10, paragraph 1, letter d), E internships and practical training.Methods of Assessment: E examination, V verification of eligibility

Optional subjects chosen by the studentThe optional subjects chosen by the student (worth 12 credits) can either be subjects from this 3-year course not already included in their personal Study Plan (except for workshop modules worth 3 credits in AAF), or subjects in related sectors that were delivered in other 3-year courses elsewhere.

Sequencing of examinationsThis examination cannot be taken until this examination has been passed

Aerodynamics Calculus IAerospace Structures Mechanics of Solids and StructuresPhysics II Calculus I, Physics IApplied Mechanics and Technical Drawing Calculus I, Calculus II, Physics IAnalytical Mechanics Calculus I, GeometryProgramming and Numerical Methods Calculus I, Geometry

Aerospace Propulsion Chemical Principles, Applied Physics, Aerodynamics

Mechanics of Solids and Structures Calculus I, Calculus II, Physics IMaterials Science and Technology Chemical PrinciplesAeronautical propulsion systems Aerospace PropulsionAerosp. Structures Technology Mechanics of Solids and Structures

Tutor supportTutoring support in the various disciplines is provided by Antonio Culla, Andrea Dall’Aglio, Nicola De Divitiis, Annalisa Fregolent, Fausto Gamma, Paolo Gasbarri, Giorgio Graziani, Walter Lacarbonara, Mauro Lo Schiavo, Luca Marino, Paola Nardinocchi, Francesco Trequattrini, and Stefano Vecchio Ciprioti.

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Section II – General Regulations

Admission requirements Admission to the Degree Course requires an upper secondary school diploma or if the applicant is from outside Italy, a recognised equivalent. Other requirements are an ability to think logically, an adequate background in mathematics, and good knowledge of the Italian language.

Verification of knowledge of the time of entryTo verify that the applicant possesses the knowledge required to take the course, the Faculty holds an admission test at the beginning of September. The course entry requirements are published in June (see the Immatricolazioni section of the Aerospace Engineering [Consiglio d’Area Didattica - CAD] website (www . ingaero . uniroma1 . it ). These include the conditions for applying for the admission test, how to apply, and how the admission test is carried out. As is set out in the conditions of the admission test, if the applicant's knowledge is not positively verified they are either not admitted to the course, or are assigned additional recovery work to be completed during Year 1.

Transfers from periods of study outside Italy, and procedures for verification thereofIf the applicant is transferring from another university, a different faculty of Sapienza, or another course, the CAD can recognise any credits already held. These should normally not be worth more than the SSDs (subject areas) given in the Prospectus, or if they are in SSDs not included in the Prospectus, more than 12 CFU credits.If an applicant holds credits acquired from studies, examinations, or academic qualifications taken outside Italy, in each case the CAD (as per the University Academic Regulations), will examine the programmes thereof and assign equivalent CFU credits in subject areas that correspond.Courses previously taken at universities in other EU Member States, or non-EU countries, with which the Faculty of Engineering currently has agreements, projects, and/or conventions, are recognised in accordance with those agreements.Students can spend a period of study outside Italy as part of the LLP Erasmus programme, if authorised in advance by the CAD.For more information on how to transfer credits and have them validated see the Manifesto degli studi (i.e. the Prospectus) of the University (http://www . uniroma1 . it/didattica/regolamenti/manifesto- degli-studi-regole-procedure-scadenze) and the Pratiche studenti section of the CAD website.

Readmitted studentsIf the applicant is no longer enrolled as a student the CAD may, if it so decides, and exclusively on the basis of the currently applicable regulations, approve their reinstatement and may wholly or partially recognise any credits they previously acquired.For the readmission procedure see the Manifesto degli studi of the University.

Recognition of creditsPreviously acquired professional knowledge and skills that are recognised under current legislation, or were acquired in post-secondary school education courses devised and structured with university input, can be given recognition as credits by the CAD, normally as part of the 12 CFU credits attainable in the optional subjects chosen by the student. No more than 6 credits can be recognised in this way. Any subject areas recognised in this way for the purpose of having them attributed as CFU credits in the Degree Course cannot be recognised a second time for the Graduate Degree Course.

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Teaching methods Teaching methods are conventional and are divided into semesters. Classes take the form of lectures, classroom exercises, workshop activities, and group work, leaving the student sufficient time for personal study. Nominally the course lasts for 6 semesters spread over 3 years. Students who have already completed the course but have not been awarded the degree, or did not pass all the required examinations for admission to the Final Examination, are enrolled “fuori corso” (“outside the course”).

Crediti formativi universitari (Italian CFU credits) Italian CFU credits (Crediti Formativi Universitari) are a measurement of the amount of work completed by a student in pursuit of an educational objective. The student acquires credits either by passing examinations or if it is required, by obtaining validation. In accordance with the credits system in use by universities in Italy and the other EU Member States, 1 Italian CFU credit equates to a time commitment of 25 hours on the part of the student, split between the collective learning prescribed by the University (e.g. lectures, exercises, workshop activities) and personal study. As required by Art. 23 of the Academic Regulations of the University, 1 Italian CFU credit in the Aerospace Engineering course equates to 8 hours of lectures, or to 12 hours of workshops or guided exercises. An information sheet for each subject is available on the CAD website, giving a breakdown of the CFU credits and the number of teaching hours for the various activities, along with the admission requirements, teaching objectives, and programmes. The total workload required to successfully take the Degree is 180 CFU credits, equating to a time commitment of 4,500 hours on the part of the student. At least 60% of the student’s overall time commitment should be for personal study or other types of personal learning.

Teaching calendar Normally the programme is as follows: - Semester 1: late September - December- First Examinations Session: January- Second Examinations Session: February- Semester 2: late February - May- Third Examinations Session: June- Fourth Examinations Session: July- Fifth Examinations Session: September. The dates for the beginning and end of each semester or examination session are published online at www . ingaero . uniroma1 . it (Calendari Section). Learning periods must not overlap with examination periods, except for two special examination sessions that normally take place in October-November and March-April and are reserved for repeating students, students who are “outside the course”, and students who had ceased all attendance before the date of the examination session.

AttendanceAttendance is not obligatory except for workshop modules.

Assessment methodsNormally, the student’s progress in any given subject is assessed by an examination (E), which can consist of oral and/or written tests devised by the tutor. Details of these are provided

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together with the course programme. For certain activities, instead of an examination there is an assessment of eligibility (V) that is also devised by the tutor.

Methods for assessing and awarding credits for language proficiencyAll students taking the course must pass an English language proficiency test or present a certificate that is recognised by the Faculty. The English language proficiency test is worth 3 CFU credits. The student's proficiency in English is verified by means of a written/oral test. The Faculty offers English language courses to help students improve their language skills, particularly in technical fields.

Programmes and assessment methodsThe programmes and assessment methods for each course can be consulted at the website of the Aerospace Engineering CAD (www . ingaero . uniroma1 . it ).

The Personal Study PlanThe student’s Personal Study Plan must be approved by the CAD before the optional subjects chosen by them can be included on their List of Examinations. If not, the List of Examinations is cancelled. The CAD will specifically determine that the subjects chosen are appropriate for the student’s Personal Study Plan.Each student must submit their Personal Study Plan (see the “Percorso Formativo” [i.e. Study Plan] function of the Infostud service) at the start of Year 2 indicatively during 1 – 30 November on specific dates that will be published from time to time on the website of the Aerospace Engineering CAD (News section).The Personal Study Plan is approved automatically if the student’s chosen 12 CFU credits are all for subjects in the group (chosen by the student) of the required subjects (type B) in Year 3.Only one Personal Study Plan is permitted per academic year. If the student wishes to make changes to their chosen curriculum or examinations, the Personal Study Plan cannot be resubmitted until November of the following year.

Yearly progressionTo progress to Year 2, the student must have acquired at least 30 credits. To progress to Year 3, the student must have acquired all the credits for Year 1 and at least 26 of the credits for Year 2.

These credits must have been acquired before January 31 of the calendar year after the academic year in which the student first enrolled. Students who do not meet the requirements for progressing to the next year are enrolled as “repeating students”.

Examinations that can be brought forwardUp to 2 modules can be brought forward as follows:a) Students repeating Year 1 can apply to bring forward up to 2 of the subjects for Year 2 (respecting the order of the course) whose total worth comes to not more than the value of the credits they already hold. Students repeating Year 2 can apply to bring forward up to 2 of the subjects for Year 3 (respecting the order of the course) whose total worth comes to not more than the value of the credits they have already acquired for Year 2, and only if they have completed all of the subjects for Year 1.b) Students who have passed all the required examinations for the current and previous years.

Credits for examinations brought forward are not considered when calculating the credits required for progressing to the next year.

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For details of how to bring subjects forward, see the Pratiche studenti section of the CAD website.

Part-time studyMatriculants, or enrolled students who have other personal commitments outside the University, can request to attend on a part-time basis, and consequently will plan to attain fewer credits per year than if attending full-time.Students who already know at the time of enrolling that they will have limited time to devote to study, or who are "outside the course", are advised to opt for part-time study. The terms, procedures, and regulations for applying for part-time study are set out in the General University Regulations at (http://www . uniroma1 . it/didattica/regolamenti/part-time ).

Excellence PathwaysThe Aerospace Engineering CAD offers an Excellence Pathway for each course, to further enhance the education of outstanding students who wish to deepen their methodological and practical studies of topics that interest them.The additional learning in the Excellence Pathway enhances the experience of students who have performed particularly well in Year 1.The requirements for applying to take the Excellence Pathway are:- acquisition of all the credits for Year 1 by 30 November- a weighted average mark of at least 27/30, and not less than 24/30 in any one examination.Students who take their degree within the time limits for the course and have also successfully completed the Excellence Pathway are awarded a monetary prize for the same amount as the university fees paid during the previous year, together with a special certificate that is added to their academic record.The conditions and methods for applying to take the Excellence Pathway, along with a downloadable application form, are given on the CAD website (STUDENTI / Percorsi di eccellenza Section).

The Final ExaminationThe Final Examination consists of submitting a Dissertation prepared under the guidance of a tutor, and discussing it in a Colloquium before a specially convened Degree Examining Board. The Dissertation is worth 5 CFU credits, and should be an essay of not more than 7 pages on a topic that need not necessarily be original, typically consisting of in-depth literature-based research into topics covered in the courses, or a report on workshop activity. The final work should be set out in accordance with a template that is available from the Tesi di Laurea Section of the CAD website. The topic of the Dissertation must be addressed by the student using the tools acquired during the course. It is permissible for the Dissertation to be written in English.The final mark is based on the average of all the examination marks, the Dissertation, and the final Colloquium. The Degree Examining Board awards marks out of a total of 110. Full marks (110/110) with Honours can be awarded by majority vote of the Degree Examining Board.

InternshipsAs an alternative to the Final Examination, the student can undertake an internship of practical training, worth 5 CFU credits. At the time of securing approval for an internship two supervising tutors must be nominated, of whom one must be a university tutor from the relevant CAD, and the other must be active in industry. The final assessment of the results of the internship will be made by the academic tutor.

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Quality assessmentIn collaboration with the University, the Course gathers student feedback for all the subjects offered, as part of a quality assessment process. This is carried out by a self-assessment group consisting of tutors, students, and staff teaching the Course. The results of the feedback, and the analyses of the self-assessment group, are used to improve teaching quality.

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