2023 Fall
DESINV 98 004 - LEC 004
Directed Group Study for Undergraduates
Introduction to Aircraft Design DeCal
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
20
Enrolled: 30
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 50
Waitlist Max: 0
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
1 to 4 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 2 to 8 hours of outside work hours per week.
Course Catalog Description
Directed group study on various topics in design innovation.
Class Description
This course aims to provide students with a foundation in fundamental engineering principles through the lens of designing a fully functional remote-controlled airplane. The course will consist of three primary sections: the engineering design process, aerodynamics, structural analysis. Relevant manufacturing processes will also be covered periodically throughout the semester to provide a hands-on experience for students. These activities will be conducted in the Jacobs Makerspace in affiliation with the Jacobs Institute for Design. The course is associated with the Aerospace SAE competition team, and while students are strongly encouraged to contribute to the team, participation is not required for DeCal students.
Students will learn course material through a combination of lectures, in-class exercises, and projects. By the end of the course, students should have a fundamental understanding of aircraft design and underlying engineering principles that can be applied in various fields. They will also understand the application of various design and analysis tools, including hand calculations, MATLAB, SolidWorks, and ANSYS.
Class Notes
How to Enroll
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Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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Associated Sections
None