Checking date: 21/01/2025


Course: 2024/2025

Bachelor Thesis
(15358)
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering (Plan: 421 - Estudio: 251)


Coordinating teacher: RAIOLA , MARCO

Department assigned to the subject: Aerospace Engineering Department, Mechanical Engineering Department

Type: Bachelor Thesis
ECTS Credits: 12.0 ECTS

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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
All the compulsory courses off the Bs, except Aircraft Design and Space Vehicles and Orbital dynamics, which are delivered simultaneously with the Bs. thesis. In addition, students must comply with the regulations of the university in relation to the conditions prior enrollment and thesis defense that are available at http://www.uc3m.es/ss/Satellite/SecretariaVirtual/es/TextoMixta/1371210936260/
Objectives
Generic and Transversal Outcomes: - Ability to analyze and synthesise - Ability to organize and schedule - Capacity for abstraction and deduction. - Troubleshooting - Ability to apply knowledge - Ability to communicate the results of technical work in oral and written form Specific Outcomes: - Use a combination of general and specialized knowledge of Aerospace Engineering for application of existing and emerging technologies - Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to analyze and solve engineering problems - Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognizing obligations to society, the profession and the environment - Develop and carry out projects of Aerospace Engineering using the principles and methods of engineering Attitudinal Outcomes: - Ability to generate new ideas (creativity) - Critical attitude towards current knowledge - Concern for quality - Will to succeed - Interest to investigate and find solutions to new problems related to Aerospace Engineering.
Skills and learning outcomes
CB1: Students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study. CB2: Students are able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study. CB3: Students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their field of study) in order to make judgements which include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. CB4: Students should be able to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. CB5: Students will have developed the learning skills necessary to undertake further study with a high degree of autonomy. CG2: Planning, drafting, direction and management of projects, calculation and manufacturing in the field of aerospace engineering. CG7: Ability to analyse and assess the social and environmental impact of technical solutions. CG8: Knowledge, understanding and ability to apply the necessary legislation in the exercise of the profession of Aeronautical Technical Engineer. CG11: Development of creativity, leadership, initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. CE.TFG: Original exercise to be carried out individually and presented and defended before a university examining board, consisting of a project in the field of specific Aerospace Engineering technologies of a professional nature in which the competences acquired in the courses are synthesised and integrated. RA1: Have basic knowledge and understanding of mathematics, basic sciences, and engineering within the aerospace field, including: behaviour of structures; thermodynamic cycles and fluid mechanics; the air navigation system, air traffic, and coordination with other means of transport; aerodynamic forces; flight dynamics; materials for aerospace use; manufacturing processes; airport infrastructures and buildings. In addition to a specific knowledge and understanding of the specific aircraft and aero-engine technologies in each of the subjects included in this degree. RA2: Be able to identify aerospace engineering problems, recognise specifications, collect and interpret data and information, establish different resolution methods and select the most appropriate among the available alternatives. RA3: Be able to carry out designs in the field of aerospace vehicles, propulsion systems, navigation and air traffic control, airport infrastructures, or equipment and materials for aerospace use, which comply with the required specifications, collaborating with other engineers and graduates. RA4: Graduates will be able to carry out initial research methods approaches commensurate with their level of knowledge involving literature searches, design and execution of experiments, data interpretation, selection of the best proposal and computer simulation. RA5: Be able to apply their knowledge and understanding to solve problems and design devices or processes in the field of aerospace engineering in accordance with criteria of cost, quality, safety, efficiency and respect for the environment. RA6: Have the necessary skills for the practice of engineering in today's society.
Description of contents: programme
Original exercise to be presented and defended in front of an academic committee. The work will be an integral project in the field of the Bachelor degree that will be professionally oriented where the different competences acquired during the degree courses should be demonstrated or an innovative work developing an idea, prototype or a model of systems or equipments within the field developed during the Bachelor degree.
Learning activities and methodology
Students apply competences and knowledge acquired during their studies in a Project from an area of he degree program, concluding with a written report. The foregoing reflects the corresponding project`s analysis, resolution of issues and conclusions. The Project represents 299 hours/0% on-site. The students will defend their Project before a tribunal, clearly presenting the corresponding points with resolution of any problems arising in the Project. 1 hour/100% on-site. The tutor for the Bachelor´s Degree Final Project helps and guides the student in all aspects necessary to carry out a solid final Project, and to write a corresponding clear and professional report. The tutoring sessions can be on-site or on line.
Assessment System
This is done through an oral Bachelor's Degree Final Project defense before a tribunal selected to assess the student's work, the learning outcomes, and its presentation, according to an evaluation model. Prior to the defense, the student must have duly presented their written report to the tribunal members. In addition, the originality of the Bachelor Thesis is evaluated. The University uses the Turnitin Feedback Studio program within the Aula Global for the delivery of student work. This program compares the originality of the work delivered by each student with millions of electronic resources and detects those parts of the text that are copied and pasted. Represents 100% of the evaluation.
Assessment Matrix
Basic Bibliography
  • Antonio Sánchez Asín . Trabajos fin de grado y de postgrado: guía práctica para su elaboración. Aljib. 2016
  • Iria Da Cunha. El trabajo de fin de grado y de máster: redacción, defensa y publicación. Editorial UOC, S.L.. 2016
  • Juana Mª González García . Cómo escribir un trabajo de fin de grado. Sintesis. 2014
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