In the current paper, a methodology combining a case study with a computational tool for aerospace engineering students is presented and discussed. The aim of this methodology is to improve the understanding of jet engine's operation through their thermodynamic cycle analysis, particularly focused on the effects of the main boundary conditions for an aircraft engine: altitude and flight velocity (or Mach). Additionally, the organization of the methodology as a case study performed in groups helps to facilitate student engagement, as well as the development of soft skills, such as teamwork ability. The experience of this methodology over the last 5 years shows that the activity is generally well perceived by the students, and also that there is a correlation between the engagement in this activity and the overall results achieved in the subject, confirming that the methodology helps to improve students' comprehension of the concepts behind engine performance. However, a few points of improvement for the near future are identified.

中文翻译：

---

基于案例研究的学习使用计算工具提高航空航天工程学位学生对喷气发动机循环的理解

在当前的论文中，提出并讨论了一种将案例研究与计算工具相结合的方法，供航空航天工程专业的学生使用。这种方法的目的是通过热力学循环分析提高对喷气发动机运行的理解，特别关注飞机发动机主要边界条件的影响：高度和飞行速度（或马赫）。此外，以小组形式进行的案例研究的方法组织有助于促进学生的参与以及软技能的发展，例如团队合作能力。在过去 5 年中使用这种方法的经验表明，学生普遍对这项活动有很好的认识，而且在这项活动中的参与度与在该学科中取得的总体结果之间存在相关性，确认该方法有助于提高学生对发动机性能背后概念的理解。但是，确定了近期的一些改进点。