Urban Air Mobility for Last Mile Delivery (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

23.10.2023 - 15.12.2023

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

The course is based on online learning:

All the lessons are online.
All the material (lecture slides and the other material) can be found in the Moodle under separate tabs.
Same applies also to the assignments.

More information is given during the lectures.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities
TBC whenever applicable

Alternative learning methods
If applicable, please discuss with the teacher.

Intro

In Urban Air Mobility for Last Mile Delivery study module we´ll study the aviation in cities as a part of the logistics chain. The focus is on so called last (and first) mile with a look at cargo and passenger applications. Drone industry is changing rapidly alongside the evolving electric flying. The possibilities of this relatively new area in aviation are huge but there are several challenges as well. In this study module we`ll study both of these elements.

Materials

The instructor will use her own teaching materials (slides), books, and a variety of academic and media sources. The material and the case examples are global.

More information about the needed books and the other materials is given during the lectures.

Teaching methods and instruction

In Urban Air Mobility for Last Mile Delivery study module (ATB4HM104-3001) we´ll study the aviation in cities as a part of the logistics chain. The focus is on so called last (and first) mile with a look at cargo and passenger applications. Drone industry is changing rapidly alongside the evolving electric flying. The possibilities of this relatively new area in aviation are huge but there are several challenges as well. In this study module we`ll study both of these elements.

The course is based on online learning:

All the lessons are online.
All the material (lecture slides and the other material) can be found in the Moodle under separate tabs.
Same applies also to the assignments.

More information is given during the lectures.

Working life connections

Visiting lecturers and/or project work with companies within the industry.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exams.

Grading is based on reports.

Internationality

Global perspective, international visiting lecturers and/or -projects.

Completion alternatives

Contact teacher.

Learning assignments

TBD.

Assessment methods

Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria - grade 1
The student is aware about the topics of the implementation. The student is able to discuss/write about the presented topics. When applicable, the student participates the course assignments.

Assessment criteria - grade 3
The student understands of the topics of the implementation. The student is able to analyze and take part to the discussions or write about the presented topics. The student takes an active part in the contribution to the course assignments.

Assessment criteria - grade 5
The student indicates a deep and analytical approach to the topics of the studymodule. The student is able to analyze professionally in writing and/or lead the discussions about the presented topics. The course assignments follow an academical format and consist of justifications of made choices.