AEROENG 5752
Transcript Abbreviation:
Adv Rkt Prop
Course Description:
Analysis of different propulsion techniques for access to space and inter-planetary flight: liquid, solid, hybrid, nuclear and electric. Emphasizes fundamentals based on physics and mathematics.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 4550 (550), or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 752.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Give senior level and graduate students a basic understanding of rocket propulsion
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic considerations: types of engines and fuels, applications | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fundamentals: Governing equations | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Metrics used for rocket propulsion | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Thermodynamics of nozzle flows | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Practical considerations: Heat transfer | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Rocket performance evaluation and analysis | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Combustion chemistry | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 10% |
| Quiz (3) | 20% |
| Mid-term | 30% |
| Final | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Rocket Propulsion Elements | George P. Sutton |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
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