Semester-wise syllabus for an M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering

 

Semester 1:

Core Foundations 

Courses: 

1. Advanced Aerodynamics 

   - Compressible flow, boundary layer theory, supersonic/subsonic flow, CFD fundamentals. 

2. Aerospace Structures 

   - Stress analysis, composite materials, finite element methods (FEM) for aircraft/spacecraft. 

3. Propulsion Systems 

   - Jet engines, rocket propulsion, turbo machinery, scramjets, and hybrid propulsion. 

4. Flight Dynamics and Control 

   - Stability & control equations, autopilot systems, UAV dynamics. 

5. Research Methodology 

   - Technical writing, data analysis (MATLAB/Python), literature review techniques. 

Labs:

- Aerodynamics Lab (wind tunnel testing, CFD simulations with ANSYS Fluent/Open FOAM) 

- Propulsion Lab (rocket engine testing, combustion analysis) 

 

Semester 2:

Specialization & Electives 

Core Courses:

1. Spacecraft Systems 

   - Orbital mechanics, satellite design, attitude control, thermal management. 

2. Aircraft Design 

   - Conceptual design, aero structural optimization, CAD modeling (CATIA/Solid Works). 

Electives (Examples): 

- Hypersonic Aerodynamics 

- Composite Materials for Aerospace 

- Avionics and Navigation Systems 

- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

- Aero elasticity 

Labs: 

- Avionics Lab (GPS, inertial navigation systems, flight control simulations) 

- FEM Lab (ANSYS Mechanical/ABAQUS for structural analysis) 

 

Semester 3:

Advanced Electives & Project Work

Electives (Examples): 

- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) 

- Rocket Propulsion & Launch Vehicle Design 

- Space Mission Analysis 

- Aircraft Maintenance and Reliability 

- AI/ML in Aerospace Systems 

Project/Dissertation: 

- Phase 1: Topic selection (e.g., drone design, rocket combustion optimization), literature review, and proposal. 

- Seminars: Presentations on emerging topics (e.g., reusable launch vehicles, Mars mission tech). 

 

Semester 4:

Thesis/Project Completion

Thesis/Project: 

- Full-time focus on simulations, prototyping, or experimental work (e.g., UAV testing, rocket nozzle design). 

- Final documentation, viva voce defense, and potential industry collaboration. 

Additional Components: 

- Industrial Internship (optional, with aerospace firms like ISRO, DRDO, Airbus, or startups). 

- Workshops: Training in tools like STAR-CCM+, XFOIL, or Systems Tool Kit (STK) for space missions. 

 

Elective Tracks (Specializations): 

1. Aerodynamics & CFD 

   - Hypersonic flows, turbulence modeling, aerodynamic optimization. 

2. Propulsion & Combustion 

   - Green propulsion, cryogenic engines, combustion instability. 

3. Aerospace Structures & Materials 

   - Lightweight composites, fatigue analysis, additive manufacturing for aerospace. 

4. Avionics & Autonomous Systems 

   - Flight control algorithms, AI-driven navigation, satellite communication.