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Diploma In Aerospace Engineering (Quality Systems)

Course Structure

The following table contains a list of modules offered for the Diploma in Diploma In Aerospace Engineering (Quality Systems) (DAE).

Table 2: Course Structure for the DAE

1) Core-General
Select 8 from 8 module units

G101

Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving I
G102 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving II
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice
G105 Enterprise Skills
A101 Science
A207 Physics
A113 Mathematics
A114 Mathematics II

2) Core-Discipline
Select 8 from 8 module units  

E112 Engineering Design
C105 Introduction to Programming
A203 Applied Physics
E221 Aerodynamics and Propulsion
E233 Thermofluids
E234 Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals
E235 Airworthiness Legislation
E236 Aircraft Materials

3) Core-Specialization
Select 6 from 6 module units

E364 Aviation Maintenance Practices
E365 Aviation Human Factors
E369 Airframe Structures
E333 Quality Management
E371 Turbine Engine Systems
E372 Aircraft Inspection

4) Electives
Select 2 from 8 module units

E230 Aircraft Systems
E232 Aircraft Instrument Systems
E367 Aircraft Communications and Navigation Systems
E368 Auto-flight Systems
E326 Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
E334 Reliability Engineering
A291 Materials Science
A292 Polymer and Composite Science

5) Freely Chosen Modules

Select 2 module units chosen from the entire range of modules offered by the Schools and Centres in RP.

6) Industry Orientation Programme

G901 Creative Engagement
G902 Professional Profiling
G301 Project I
G302 Project II

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