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本課程之教學大綱包括以下內容︰教學涵蓋的主題、所選教材和本課程的規定和政策。
先修課程
8.10和18.01
課程要求
教材
Dava Newman，《互動的航空太空飛行工程與設計》，McGraw-Hill出版社, 2002年
課堂參與
學生的問題和評論是相當有價值的。由於學生可提前從課本和網站上獲取課堂教材，故在課堂上可以有更多的時間進行討論（以研討會形式），而不是把整整90分鐘花在照著黑板抄筆記上。鼓勵大家在課堂時間積極討論，以此來彌補課堂教材的不足，控制課堂節奏，並且讓學生提與課堂教材理解、相關和重要性的問題。
文件集
學生必須編製一個包括筆記、腦力激盪、概念、草圖和最終設計的文件集。這一綜合性筆記本或者個人設計文件集（PDP）必須在期末完成（詳見教學大綱）。有一個推薦的樣版幫助你們建立自己的個人設計文件集（詳見光碟）。這是為了讓你們養成有助於作筆計乃是理解資料的好習慣，把你們的創造力體現下紙上和電腦裡，同時幫助我評估你們在講座中學到了什麼，並對你們個人在設計小組中的貢獻評分。總而言之，個人設計文件集簡明地體現了你在本學期學到些什麼，並且強調了你們的個人貢獻。
習題集
所有的習題集均可在教學大綱主頁上查得，習題集包括傳統問題、思考題、設計題和以網頁為基礎的報告【初步設計評論（PDR）和建議性設計評論（CDR）】
比空氣輕（LTA）飛行器設計專題
由 5-6名學生組成一個小組，合作設計、製作一個LTA飛行器，並與其他組進行遙控競飛。比較各組所設計的LTA飛行器圍繞指定的跑道在最短的時間內競爭承受最大載荷的能力。設計優劣以其等效質量／時間比來判定，同時可靠性和美觀度也是判定標準。要求所設計飛行器的總重量必須小於1.75kg。學校提供一套完成設計所需的工具包，包括無線電控制設備、電池、氣球、電動機和製作材料。
評分方法
學生的成績將由課堂表現、讀書筆記、習題集、繳交的個人設計文件集和LTA飛行器設計專題這幾部分來評定。本課程無測驗和期末考試。最終成績大致由以下方法評定︰
- 習題集和閱讀摘要占30%；
- 學生個人設計文件集占15%；
- LTA飛行器設計專題占45%（包括初步設計評論、建議性設計評論、試飛和競飛成績）；
- 出勤率、參與度、綜合評價占10%
習題集答案
答案將在學生完成習題集後一周公佈。
分發講義
講座上有時會分發一些講義。按期出勤的學生可以獲得這些分發資料。
習題集繳交注意事項
呈現習題集的方法和最終答案同樣重要（甚至比結果更重要）。一定要說明每一個步驟，顯示清晰而有條理的解題思路。這既有利於你自己解題，也方便我們的部份給分（如果值得的話）。
This syllabus include information on the topics covered, texts used, and the rules and policies of the course.
Prerequisites
8.01 and 18.01
Course Requirements
Textbook
Dava Newman. Interactive Aerospace Engineering and Design. McGraw-Hill, 2002.
Class Participation
Your questions and comments are extremely valuable. Since the lecture material is available ahead of time from the textbook and on the Web, there will be more time in lecture to discuss (in seminar style) the material rather than spending the entire 90 minutes copying the lecture notes from a blackboard. Discussions during class time are highly encouraged to fill gaps in the lecture material, to guide the pace of the class, and for you to enquire about the meaning, relevance, and importance of lecture material.
Portfolio
Students are required to compile a portfolio containing notes, brainstorming ideas, concepts, sketches and final designs. This comprehensive notebook, or Personal Design Portfolio (PDP), is due toward the end of the term (See syllabus). A recommended template is provided for developing your PDP (See CD-ROM). The intent is to promote good note taking habits as an aid to understanding the material, to put your creativity down on paper and the computer, to help me assess what you are picking up in the lectures, and to grade your individual contributions to your design teams. In sum, the PDP presents a concise snapshot of what you learn throughout the entire semester and emphasizes your individual contributions.
Problem Sets
All assignments are given on the syllabus homepage. Homework assignments include traditional problems, thought problems, design problems and Web-based presentations (Preliminary Design Review (PDR), and Critical Design Review (CDR).
Lighter-than-Air (LTA) Vehicle Design Project
Teams of 5-6 students each would design, build, and race a remote controlled, lighter-than-air vehicle. The teams compete in their ability to carry the largest payload around a specified course in the minimum amount of time. The designs are judged on their equivalent mass/time. LTA vehicles are also judged in the categories of most reliable and most aesthetic designs. All designs are constrained to have a gross mass of less than 1.75 kg. A project kit is provided consisting of radio control equipment, batteries, balloons, electric motors, and construction materials.
Grading
Performance will be evaluated on the basis of class participation, reading summaries, problem sets, personal design portfolio submissions, and the LTA vehicle design project. There will be no tests or final exam. The final grade for the course will be calculated approximately as follows:
- Problem Sets and Reading Summaries 30%
- Student Personal Design Portfolio 15%
- LTA Design Project 45% (including PDR, CDR, Trials and Race)
- Attendance, Participation, General Evaluation 10%
Problem Set Solutions
Solutions will be posted one week after problem sets are due.
Handouts
There will be occasional handouts in lectures. It is expected that regular attendance in lecture will offer the opportunity to pick up these handouts.
A Note on Submission of Work
The manner in which you present your work can be just as important (and in some cases more so) than the final answer. Be sure to delineate each step along the way. Show a clear and logical approach to your solution. That makes your problem sets a better reference to you and easier for us to give you partial credit (if so deserving).
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