Module Descriptors
AIRSPACE OPERATIONS AND TACTICS - TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
MECH70715
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Stuart Smith
Email: Stuart.Smith@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 4
Independent Study Hours: 146
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, PG Semester 1
Sites
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- COURSEWORK - 2500 WORDS APPROX weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Background in terms of operations at time of completion of QWI course.
Analysis and critique of current operational situation.
Description of key developments.
Conclusion.
Recommendations for personal development as appropriate.
Avoidance of military specific jargon.
Content at no higher than RESTRICTED level.
Analysis and critique of current operational situation.
Description of key developments.
Conclusion.
Recommendations for personal development as appropriate.
Avoidance of military specific jargon.
Content at no higher than RESTRICTED level.
Module Learning Strategies
Learning on all aspects of the contents will be facilitated via a Virtual Learning Environment. Student centred learning.
In addition to University facilities, students will have access to RAF and MoD materials and appropriate subject matter experts.
In addition to University facilities, students will have access to RAF and MoD materials and appropriate subject matter experts.
Module Texts
Updated RAF course texts, as texts used previously may have subsequently been updated.
Module Resources
Library facilities
Blackboard VLE based material supporting research techniques and ways of presenting an academic paper.
Access to MoD facilities
Blackboard VLE based material supporting research techniques and ways of presenting an academic paper.
Access to MoD facilities
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Completion of RAF QWI course on Typhoon or Tornado since 2008
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework weighted at 100%.
A single 2500 word paper describing and analysing recent developments in the tactical operation of the Typhoon or Tornado GR4.
Demonstrates achievement of University of Staffs learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6.
A single 2500 word paper describing and analysing recent developments in the tactical operation of the Typhoon or Tornado GR4.
Demonstrates achievement of University of Staffs learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6.