MAE2505 Aerospace dynamics
Faculty of Engineering
MAE2505 Aerospace dynamics is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ENG1005 and (ENG1011 or ENG1001) and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before MAE2505
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MAE2505
1 unit list MAE2505 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit introduces the concepts of time, space, coordinate systems, particles, rigid bodies, forces, work, momentum and energy which form the basis of the field of aerospace engineering. Through a fundamental treatment of the kinetics and kinematics of systems of particles and rigid bodies, you will apply Newton's Law of Motion to solve practical aerospace engineering problems related to aircraft, spacecraft and their components. You will learn to solve problems involving curvilinear and relative motion, rotating coordinate systems, linear and angular momentum, and mechanical vibration. These concepts will then be applied to understanding the performance and stability of aircraft and rockets. The unit will conclude with an introduction to orbital mechanics and spaceflight.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- In-semester test(s)Quiz / TestThreshold hurdle10%
- Practicals (Pearson)Quiz / TestThreshold hurdle10%
- Matlab assignmentsExerciseThreshold hurdle20%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Construct solutions to aerospace problems and scenarios using free body diagrams and appropriate selection of coordinate systems and pertinent physical laws.
- 2
Derive mathematical expressions for the forces, energy and motion of particles and rigid bodies as applied to aircraft, spacecraft and their components.
- 3
Solve engineering problems involving the simple free and forced vibration of single mass systems.
- 4
Assess the performance and stability of aircraft using analytical and numerical methods.
- 5
Simulate the trajectory and attitude of spacecraft using analytical and numerical methods.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Learning resources
Technology resources
You will require a laptop or desktop computer capable of running MathWorks MATLAB software. You should bring your device to workshops and practical classes with Monash's MATLAB environment pre-installed. You may also access MATLAB via Monash's MoVE platform.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Daniel Duke
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Daniel Duke
Common questions
What can I take after MAE2505?
MAE2505 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MAE4416.
When is MAE2505 offered?
In 2025, MAE2505 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is MAE2505?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MAE2505 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.