MAE4404 Aerospace practices
Faculty of Engineering
MAE4404 Aerospace practices is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before MAE4404
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MAE4404
No unit lists MAE4404 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Completion of 96 credit points of engineering study
Overview
This unit introduces you to the science of ageing aircraft with respect to the operation and airworthiness of civil aircraft in Australia. Issues relevant to aerospace engineers in the context of ethical practice, the environment, intellectual property, trade practices, health and safety awareness and technological developments are also covered. Writing exercises and oral presentations will prepare you for professional practice.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Develop a working knowledge of the minimum regulatory obligations for the owners of of Australian civil aircraft.
- 2
Gain knowledge of how the ageing process can affect the airworthiness of Australian civil aircraft
- 3
Gain knowledge of the process required to address any deficiencies in existing maintenance programs for Australian civil aircraft.
Workload and teaching
3 hours lectures, 2 hours practice classes or laboratories and 7 hours of private study per week
Where it fits
MAE4404 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Kerry Hourigan
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Chris Davies
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MAE4404?
MAE4404 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MAE4404 offered?
In 2020, MAE4404 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Which majors and minors include MAE4404?
MAE4404 is part of Aerospace engineering.