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MAE3002 Aerospace dynamics 2

Faculty of Engineering

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MAE3002 Aerospace dynamics 2 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ENG2005 and (MAE2406, MEC2401, MMA2004, MAE2505 or MAE2405) and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 1
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before MAE3002

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

All of
One of

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

After MAE3002

1 unit list MAE3002 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Overview

This unit introduces the fundamental aspects of flight vehicle dynamics and control. You will work with the equations of motion for rigid aircraft and learn how they are derived under aerodynamic forces and moments, expressed in terms of aircraft attitude and Euler angles. You will apply linearised state-space models to represent an aircraft’s response to perturbations and control inputs, and establish the requirements for trim as well as static and dynamic stability. You will analyse handling qualities and the transient and steady-state response of aircraft.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonFlexible

Assessment

  • In-class test 1Quiz / Test
    30%
  • In-class test 2Quiz / Test
    35%
  • In-class test 3Quiz / Test
    35%
  • Aerospace ethics presentationPresentationCompetency hurdle
    -

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Formulate mathematical models of aerospace systems to analyse their dynamic behaviour and stability.

  2. 2

    Use computational tools to model, simulate, analyse, and evaluate system dynamics and control  performance.

  3. 3

    Reflect upon ethical issues in the aerospace engineering field, identifying stakeholders, impacts and responsibilities.

Workload and teaching

  • Practical activities24 hours
  • Workshops24 hours
  • 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.

You will actively engage in applying your knowledge, skills, and attributes in interactive, collaborative, and reflective activities.

Learning resources

Required resources

The following items are mandatory and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course and career:

  • Non-programmable scientific calculator, e.g. Casio FX-82 AU, Casio F1-82 MS, CASIO fx-100AU, Casio FX-82ES.
  • Textbook: Flight Stability and Automatic Control, Robert C. Nelson

Where it fits

MAE3002 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Aditya Paranjape
Chief Examiners
Dr Aditya Paranjape

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MAE3002?

You need ENG2005 and (MAE2406, MEC2401, MMA2004, MAE2505 or MAE2405) before you enrol.

What can I take after MAE3002?

MAE3002 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MAE4410.

When is MAE3002 offered?

In 2026, MAE3002 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is MAE3002?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does MAE3002 have an exam?

No. MAE3002 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include MAE3002?

MAE3002 is part of Aerospace engineering.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Organisational unit
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
20262027