Aerospace Engineering
Disclosure
High School: Northridge High School
Instructor: Nic Moreno
Instructor’s Office Hours:
Tutorial, By Appointment.
Instructor’s Contact Info:
(801) 402-8610
nmoreno@dsdmail.net
Message through CANVAS
Prerequisite High School Courses if any:
Intro to Engineering, Principles of Engineering, Instructors Approval
Course Description:
Aerospace Engineering ignites students’ learning in the fundamentals of atmospheric and
space flight. Aerospace Engineering is one of the specialization courses in the PLTW
Engineering program. The course deepens the skills and knowledge of an engineering
student within the context of atmospheric and space flight. Students explore the
fundamentals of flight in air and space as they bring the concepts to life by designing and
testing components related to flight such as an airfoil, propulsion system, and a rocket.
They learn orbital mechanics concepts and apply these by creating models using industrystandard software. They also apply aerospace concepts to alternative applications such as
a wind turbine and parachute. Students simulate a progression of operations to explore a
planet, including creating a map of the terrain with a model satellite and using the map to
execute a mission using an autonomous robot. The course is aligned with Next
Generation Science Standards; Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice
(HS); Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts; and Standards for
Technological Literacy. This information is available for each lesson through the PLTW
Alignment web-based tool. Presentations, activities, projects, and problems are provided
directly to the student through CANVAS. Teachers are provided teacher notes and
supplementary materials, including answer keys and instructional videos when
appropriate. The course is planned for a rigorous pace. Building enthusiasm while
learning real world skills related to the Aerospace industry is a primary goal of the
course. Teachers are encouraged to emphasize content that will be fresh and exciting to
students, and the course is structured to facilitate local adaptation to a particular group of
students' prior knowledge and experience.
Course Textbook:
Curriculum is found within each module in the online CANVAS Learning Management
Software in PDF/Word/PPT format.
Course Equipment:
UEN Canvas Login
Firefox or Google Chrome Internet Browser
Adobe PDF Reader
Print to PDF capability
Something Capable of digitizing Letter & Ledger size paper or
Digital Camera or Camera Phone
Course Administration:
Lectures will concern the body of knowledge surrounding Aerospace Engineering.
Demonstrations will cover specific operations and techniques. Students are expected
to be at all class sessions (see Excused Absences policy below). If a student has to
miss a lecture or a demonstration, permission for an excused absence must be
granted by the instructor before class. It is the responsibility of the students to
secure all materials and information presented in class, even with an excused
absence. Lectures will not be repeated. Lectures may be taped recorded with the
instructor's permission.
Attendance Policy:
 Students are considered Design Engineering Technology professionals and are
responsible for directing their own education.
 Absences CAN effect student grades if they do not understand the material or are
not aware of changes to the class that can include (but are not limited to) the
scheduling of quizzes, exams, assignments, and projects. The instructor has the right
to alter the course at his own discretion, so students missing class may not be aware
of important information.
 Students are responsible for the body of information in the lectures, labs, and
assigned reading materials. Students who do not attend class will not be given
makeup lecture sessions or notes by the instructor. Similarly, makeup tests and
quizzes will also not be given. If a student misses a class, it is up to them to make sure
they acquire the relevant material from another source. Do NOT send the instructor
an e-mail asking to explain the contents of a missed lecture or lab.
Outside Work:
Outside work will be absolutely necessary. Students will NOT be able to do well in
this course if they work only in regularly scheduled class sessions.
Course Projects:
Students will be expected to successfully complete multiple projects throughout the
course of the semester. Projects will be graded on professionalism, execution,
creativity, technical merit, and communicative value.
Exams:
Exams will cover material from the lecture, demonstrations, and laboratory portions
of the course and be administered during the regularly scheduled lecture period. The
module assessments will be a comprehensive assessment of both theoretical and
application at the end of each module. The final comprehensive assessment will be a
collection of questions taken from each of the module assessments and be given at
the appropriately scheduled time.
Grading Policy:
Grades will be given using the following total earned scores.
94-100% =
A
74-76% =
C
90-93% =
87-89% =
AB+
70-73% =
67-69% =
CD+
84-86% =
B
64-66% =
D
80-83% =
B-
60-63% =
D-
77-79% =
C+
59-0% =
F
Course Content:
Unit 1……………………………………….……………Introduction to Aerospace (28%)
Introduction to Aerospace Lesson Summary
Lesson 1.1………………Evolution of Flight
Lesson 1.2………………Physics of Flight
Lesson 1.3………………Flight Planning and Navigation
Unit 2……………………………………………….……………Aerospace Design (29%)
Aerospace Design Lesson Summary
Lesson 2.1………………Materials and Structures
Lesson 2.2………………Propulsion
Lesson 2.3………………Flight Physiology
Unit 3……………………………………………………………………….…Space (18%)
Space Lesson Summary
Lesson 3.1………………Space Travel
Lesson 3.2………………Orbital Mechanics
Unit 4……………………………………………………...Alternative Applications (25%)
Alternative Applications Lesson Summary
Lesson 4.1………………Alternative Applications
Lesson 4.2………………Remote Systems
Lesson 4.3………………Aerospace Careers
Computer Privileges:
Students are expected to use the computers in the lab for educational purposes only. The
computers are not to be used to play games, stream music or videos, access social media, or
browse the web for anything other than class activities. Any student who abuses this
privilege will be given a verbal warning. If the student persists, their computer privileges will
be revoked in class. Students will need to make other arrangements to complete the
assigned work if the above expectations are violated.
Parents/Guardians:
Because your student is most likely a minor, NHS requires documentation showing that you
have read this syllabus. To sign this syllabus digitally, please copy and paste the following
into an Email to Mr. Moreno nmoreno@dsdmail.net with your student’s full name and class
period in the subject line:
I have read and agree to the conditions of this syllabus for Aerospace Engineering
Student Name:_______________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name:_________________________________________________