Technology (Aviation) - 4437
Program Summary
Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA
Contact: UNSW Canberra, Student Administrative Services
Campus: UNSW Canberra at ADFA
Career: Undergraduate
Typical Duration: 3 Years
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 144
UAC Code: 450008
International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements
Award(s):
Bachelor of Technology (Major)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Program Description
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
A key element in this program is the focus on the role of people as key components in a technologically advanced and complex aviation system. There is particular emphasis on the role of human operators (e.g. pilots, air combat officers and air traffic controllers) in aviation infrastructure and safety management systems. Other courses such as aerodynamics and aircraft systems often incorporate problem-based learning informed by academic research and industrial practice. Electives and a final semester project enable students to pursue particular interests both within and outside the specialist discipline.
The BTech (Av) program is designed for potential pilots, navigators and air traffic controllers entering the Australian Defence Force. It is differentiated from the BTech (Aero) program in that there is greater focus on the role of humans in the operation of complex aerospace systems. This program does not provide a short articulation pathway to Bachelor of Engineering.
Program Structure
- ZEIT1500 Statics (6 UOC)
- ZEIT1501 Engineering Practice (6 UOC)
- ZEIT1502 Dynamics (6 UOC)
- ZPEM1303 Engineering Mathematics 1A (6 UOC)
- ZPEM1304 Engineering Mathematics 1B (6 UOC)
- ZPEM1305 Engineering Problem Solving (6 UOC)
- ZPEM1501 Physics 1A (6 UOC)
- ZPEM1502 Physics 1B (6 UOC)
- ZEIT2502 Fundamentals of Flight (6 UOC)
- ZEIT2800 Introduction to Aviation (6 UOC)
- ZEIT2802 Aircraft Systems for Aviators (6 UOC)
- ZEIT2803 Aviation Safety (6 UOC)
- ZPEM2302 Mathematical Tools for Science (6 UOC)
- ZPEM2506 Physics 2A (6 UOC)
Third Year Program
Technical Elective Courses
- ZEIT2307 Capability Option Analysis (6 UOC)
- ZEIT2403 Intro to Operations Research (6 UOC)
- ZEIT3406 Quantitative Operations Rsch (6 UOC)
- ZEIT3501 Engineering Materials (6 UOC)
- ZEIT3504 Aircraft and Systems Design 1 (6 UOC)
- ZEIT3505 Flight Dynamics & Aircraft Con (6 UOC)
- ZEIT3702 Instrumentation (6 UOC)
- ZEIT4505 Mech & Aero Eng Mgnt (6 UOC)
- ZPEM3501 Dynamics of Weather & Climate (6 UOC)
Note: ZEIT3406 is offered every second year.
Academic Rules
A student must comply with the Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students. In the event of a conflict, the rules for the Bachelor of Technology (Aviation) take precedence over the Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students.
2. Program Requirements
2.1 The degree of Bachelor of Technology (Aviation) shall be conferred as a 'Pass with Distinction' when a Distinction level performance based on a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75% has been achieved in all courses completed since enrolment at UNSW.
2.2 To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Technology (Aviation) a student shall normally be enrolled for a minimum of six semesters and gain a minimum of 144 units of credit (normally 24 UOC in each full-time semester).
2.3 A student completing a Standard Program shall complete courses, in the years prescribed, as set out in the relevant schedule.
2.4 A student completing a Non-Standard Program shall, subject to the requirements of Rule 2.5 (below), timetabling requirements and approval of the appropriate Heads of School, be permitted to enrol in any one year in courses selected from more than one year of the relevant schedule.
2.5 Before a student's enrolment will be accepted for any course, the student must have completed the relevant pre-requisite courses shown in the Course Catalogue, except where the School Undergraduate Coordinator for the appropriate course approves otherwise.
3. Practical Experience Requirements
Before graduation a student shall complete 60 days of approved practical engineering/aviation experience which must be done in one blocks of at least 20 working days each where practicable and where each block must be in the service of a single provider. 30 days of appropriate service training may be counted towards this total.
Fees
Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students
1. Meeting degree requirements
1.1 To be eligible to graduate, a student must comply with the Faculty Regulations for Undergraduate Students and specific program rules.
1.2 Every student must complete courses as part of their degree. The requirements of a course will be outlined by its course convenor.
1.3 A student will be prevented from enrolling in a course if they have not met the prerequisites specified.
1.4 Each course completed or granted as credit towards a program may be counted towards only one major in that program.
2. Multiple enrolment
No student will be admitted into a UNSW program without the approval of the relevant Head of School if they are already enrolled in another program of study at any tertiary institution.
3. Study required per UOC
25-30 hours of work(over a 13 week teaching period) including face-to-face teaching sessions and private study time, is expected for 1 UOC per session (e.g. 150-180 hours of study is expected for a 6 UOC course).
4. General Education requirement
4.1 All UNSW Canberra programs include 12 UOC of General Education courses.
4.2 All ZGEN courses are worth 6 UOC and are offered each semester. If students wish to undertake more than 12 UOC of ZGEN courses they may select an additional ZGEN course/s as upper-level free electives.
4.3 Students must select one General Education course from each of the following groups:
Group 1 ZGEN2222 Introduction to Strategic Studies OR ZGEN2801 Leadership and Management;
and
Group 2 ZGEN2240 Introduction to Military Ethics OR ZGEN2215 Law, Force and Legitimacy.
5. Limit of Pass Conceded (PC)
A student cannot be awarded more than 18 UOC for PCs.
6. Limitation on enrolment each semester
In any session, a student cannot enrol in more than 30 UOC without the approval of the Registrar's Nominee (Manager, Student Administrative Services).
7. Credit Cancellation Period
No units of credit shall count towards any award at undergraduate level if ten or more years have elapsed since a candidate accumulated the units of credit.
8. Credit for previous study
8.1 Credit may be granted on the basis of previous studies at a recognised tertiary institution provided a Credit for Previous Study form is submitted and approved within the credit cancellation period.
8.2 If a student believes their previous studies and/or work experience have given them the knowledge and skills taught within a core course, but they have not completed suitable studies at a recognised tertiary institution, they may seek approval from the relevant program authority to substitute this course for one outside their degree rules.
9. Variation of program or course requirements
Upon sufficient cause being shown, the Presiding Member, Academic Board may, in special cases, vary the requirements of the degree rules provided that any proposed variation shall be initiated by a recommendation from the relevant Head of School and the Registrar's Nominee.
Enrolment in this progam is restricted to Midshipmen, Officer Cadets and Advanced Students in the Australian Defence Force and equivalent ranks from selected foreign Defence Forces.