About this Program
- College: Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
- Credits for Degree: 128
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
Department Information
The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) graduates many exceptional mechanical and aerospace engineers each year. The Mechanical Engineering program celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2009 and is one of the founding departments of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. Starting within mechanical as an aeronautical option, the Aeronautical Engineering program was founded in 1946. It grew to become the Aerospace Engineering program, which merged with Engineering Science and Mechanics in 1969. All these programs united (or reunited) in 2002. Going strong into the 21st century, MAE remains a vibrant and intellectually diverse program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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CONTACT
P.O. Box 116250
Gainesville, FL 32611-6250
1064 Center Drive
Building NEB, Room 181
Gainesville, FL 32611
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Curriculum
The undergraduate curriculum in Aerospace Engineering is a fully accredited baccalaureate program that provides a broad education with a strong foundation in mathematics, science, and basic engineering sciences. Advanced courses in aeronautics and astronautics complete the degree. Graduates will be prepared to work in the aerospace and related industries or to pursue graduate study.
Combination Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Program
The Aerospace Engineering professional often benefits from an advanced degree to meet the challenging needs of industry and government. Accordingly, the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) actively participates in the combination BS/MS degree program that allows students to double-count graduate courses toward both degrees. The combination-degree program reduces the cost for both degrees and enhances the student’s marketability for career advancement. Interested students should contact the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering or its website for more information.
Department Requirements
Minimum grades of C are required for EGM 2511 , EGM 3401, EGM 3520, EGM 3344, and EML 3100. The minimum grade of C is considered part of the prerequisite requirement for courses that list EGM 2511, EGM 3401, EGM 3520, EGM 3344, or EML 3100 as a prerequisite. The prerequisite course and subsequent course cannot be taken in the same term, even if the prerequisite is being repeated.
An Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering student whose cumulative, upper-division or department grade point average falls below a 2.0 or whose critical-tracking grades do not meet department requirements will be placed on academic probation and required to complete a probation contract with an MAE academic advisor. Students normally are allowed a maximum of two terms (consecutive or non-consecutive) on academic probation. Students who do not satisfy the conditions of the first term on probation may be dismissed from the department.
All graduating seniors must complete an exit interview.
Dual-Degree Programs
There is great overlap between the aerospace engineering and mechanical engineering curriculum. The first six semesters of the two degree programs are identical. Through proper selection of electives, students can earn dual mechanical engineering/aerospace engineering BS degrees with one semester of additional work. Interested students should contact the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering or its website for more information.
Educational Objectives
The program educational objectives of the aerospace engineering undergraduate program are to ensure that within a few years of graduation:
- Graduates will meet or exceed the expectations of employers of aerospace engineers.
- Qualified graduates will continue their professional development by pursuing advanced study if they so desire.
Mission
- Serve the state of Florida, the United States and the engineering profession by providing a high-quality educational experience in aerospace engineering
- Enhance student learning with extracurricular opportunities including undergraduate research mentored by nationally recognized researchers
- Foster ongoing professional development of students, faculty, and staff
Research Programs
The department's active research programs are sponsored by private industry, the National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, NASA, National Institutes of Health and other agencies. These programs keep faculty at the leading edge of technology and provide opportunities for students to participate in research through classroom assignments, individual studies, undergraduate research scholarships and employment as research assistants.
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for progress toward each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete 2 of 8 critical-tracking courses with a minimum grade of C within two attempts:
CHM 2045 or CHM 2095, EML 2023, MAC 2311, MAC 2312, MAC 2313, MAP 2302, PHY 2048, PHY 2049 - 2.8 GPA required for the group of 8 critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete an additional 2 of 8 critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C within two attempts
- 2.8 GPA required for the group of 8 critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
SEMESTER 3
- Complete an additional 2 of 8 critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C within two attempts
- 2.8 GPA required for the group of 8 critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
SEMESTER 4
- Complete the remaining 2 of 8 critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C within two attempts
- 2.8 GPA required for the group of 8 critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
SEMESTER 5
- Meet all Semester 1-4 critical-tracking requirements
- 2.0 UF GPA required
SEMESTER 6
- Complete EGM 3344 with minimum grade of C
- Complete EGM 3401 with minimum grade of C
- Complete EAS 4101
- Complete EGM 3520 with minimum grade of C
- 2.0 UF GPA required
SEMESTER 7
SEMESTER 8
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
| Semester One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Quest 1 (Gen Ed Humanities) 1 | 3 | |
| CHM 2045 or CHM 2095 |
General Chemistry 1 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Physical Sciences) or Applied General Chemistry 1 |
3 |
| CHM 2045L | General Chemistry Laboratory (Gen Ed Physical Sciences) | 1 |
| EML 2920 | Department and Professional Orientation | 1 |
| ENC 1101 or ENC 1102 |
Expository and Argumentative Writing (Writing Requirement: 6,000 words) 1,2 or Argument and Persuasion |
3 |
| MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Mathematics) | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| COP 2273 | Python Programming for Engineers | 3 |
| EML 2023 | Computer Aided Graphics and Design (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
| ENC 2256 | Writing in the Disciplines (State Core Gen Ed Composition; Writing Requirement: 6,000 words) | 3 |
| MAC 2312 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Mathematics) | 4 |
| PHY 2048 | Physics with Calculus 1 (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Physical Sciences) | 3 |
| PHY 2048L | Laboratory for PHY 2048 (Gen Ed Physical Sciences) | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester Three | ||
| EAS 2011 | Introduction to Aerospace Engineering | 3 |
| EGM 2511 | Engineering Mechanics: Statics 3 | 3 |
| MAC 2313 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Mathematics) | 4 |
| MAS 3114 | Computational Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHY 2049 | Physics with Calculus 2 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Biological and Physical Sciences) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| Quest 2 (Gen Ed Biological or Physical Sciences) 5 | 3 | |
| EGM 3344 | Introduction to Numerical Methods of Engineering Analysis 3 | 3 |
| EGM 3520 | Mechanics of Materials 3 | 3 |
| EML 2322L | Design and Manufacturing Laboratory | 2 |
| EML 3100 | Thermodynamics 3 | 3 |
| MAP 2302 | Elementary Differential Equations (Critical Tracking) | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester Five | ||
| EAS 4101 | Aerodynamics | 3 |
| EEL 3003 | Elements of Electrical Engineering 4 | 3 |
| EGM 3401 | Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics 3 | 3 |
| EMA 3010 | Materials | 3 |
| MAP 4305 | Differential Equations for Engineers and Physical Scientists | 3 |
| Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences; Writing Requirement: 6,000 words 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| EAS 4132 | Compressible Flow | 3 |
| EAS 4510 | Astrodynamics | 3 |
| EML 3301C | Mechanics of Materials Laboratory (Writing Requirement: 6,000 words) | 3 |
| EML 4312 | Control of Dynamic Systems | 3 |
| Approved Aerospace elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Seven | ||
| EAS 4200 | Aerospace Structures | 3 |
| EAS 4400 | Stability and Control of Aircraft | 3 |
| EAS 4810C | Aerospace Sciences Lab and Design | 3 |
| State Core Gen Ed Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Approved Aerospace elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| EAS 4300 | Aerospace Propulsion | 3 |
| EAS 4700 or EAS 4710 |
Aerospace Design 1 or Aerospace Design 2 |
3 |
| State Core Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| Approved Technical electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 128 | |
- 1
Students are also expected to complete the Gen Ed International requirement. This is often done concurrently with another General Education requirement (typically, Gen Ed Composition, Gen Ed Humanities or Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences).
- 2
ACT/SAT placement scores do not exempt this requirement.
- 3
Minimum grade of C required.
- 4
Can substitute EEL 3111C.
- 5
Students should select a Quest 2 course that is either Gen Ed Physical or Biological Science. Upper-division transfer students exempt from the Quest 2 course requirement must select one of the following to meet the Science Elective Requirement: BSC 2010 or CHM 2046 (see transfer admissions on department website).
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Any course taken from the list of Aerospace Electives beyond the required two will count towards satisfying a Technical Elective.
Aerospace Electives | Select Two
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EAS 4240 | Aerospace Composites | 3 |
| EAS 4412 | Dynamics and Control of Space Vehicles | 3 |
| EAS 4530 | Space Systems Design | 3 |
| EML 4140 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| EML 4220 | Vibrations | 3 |
| EML 4507 | Finite Element Analysis and Design | 3 |
| EML 4722 | Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| Any graduate-level course taught by the MAE department except EML 5714 | 3 | |
Technical Electives
- If a course satisfies a requirement for a major, it can’t be used a Technical Elective.
- Some courses have graduate-level listings and credit can only be awarded for one version.
- There are limits for special credits: 3 for internship, 3 for AE individual study, 6 for ME individual study, 8 for total combination of individual study, internships, and special problems or special topics.
- There is a four credit limit for 2000-level courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural and Biological Engineering | ||
| ABE 3612C | Heat and Mass Transfer in Biological Systems | 4 |
| ABE 3652C | Physical and Rheological Properties of Biological Materials | 3 |
| ABE 4008 | Control Methods in SmartAg Systems | 3 |
| ABE 4033 | Fundamentals and Applications of Biosensors | 3 |
| ABE 4034 | Remote Sensing in Engineering: Science, Sensors and Applications | 3 |
| ABE 4171 | Power and Machines for Biological Systems | 3 |
| ABE 4655C | Bio-Based Products from Renewable Resources | 3 |
| ABE 4662 | Quantification of Biological Processes | 3 |
| Applied Physiology and Kinesiology | ||
| APK 2100C | Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory | 4 |
| APK 2105C | Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory | 4 |
| APK 3220C | Biomechanical Basis of Movement | 3 |
| Astronomy | ||
| AST 3018 | Astronomy and Astrophysics 1 | 3 |
| AST 3019 | Astronomy and Astrophysics 2 | 3 |
| AST 3722C | Techniques of Observational Astronomy 1 | 3 |
| AST 4402 | Galaxies and Cosmology | 3 |
| Biology | ||
| BSC 2010 | Integrated Principles of Biology 1 | 3 |
| BSC 2010L | Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BSC 2011L | Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| BSC 3096 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BSC 4452 | Computational Tools for Research in Biology | 3 |
| BSC 4892 | AI in Biology | 3 |
| Biomedical Engineering | ||
| BME 3060 | Biomedical Fundamentals | 3 |
| BME 3219 | Engineering Analysis of Musculoskeletal Biomechanics | 3 |
| BME 3234 | Mechanical Behavior of Biological Tissues and Systems | 3 |
| BME 4632 | Biomedical Transport Phenomena | 3 |
| Chemistry | ||
| CHM 2046 | General Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| CHM 2046L | General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 2096 | Applied General Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| CHM 2096L | Applied General Chemistry 2 Lab | 1 |
| CHM 2200 | Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 2200L | Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 2210 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHM 2211 | Organic Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| CHM 2211L | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHM 3120 | Introduction to Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 3120L | Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 3217 | Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 1 | 4 |
| CHM 3218 | Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 2 | 4 |
| CHM 4411 | Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics | 4 |
| CHM 4411L | Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| Computer Science | ||
| CAI 4104 | Machine Learning Engineering | 3 |
| CAP 3032 | Interactive Modeling and Animation 1 | 3 |
| CAP 3034 | Introduction to Computer-Aided Animation | 3 |
| CAP 3220 | Introduction to Computer-Aided Modeling | 3 |
| CAP 4053 | Artificial Intelligence for Computer Games | 3 |
| CAP 4410 | Computer Vision | 3 |
| CAP 4613 | Deep Learning for Computer Graphics | 3 |
| CAP 4621 | Artificial Intelligence and Heuristics | 3 |
| CAP 4641 | Natural Language Processing | 3 |
| CAP 4730 | Computational Structures in Computer Graphics | 3 |
| CAP 4770 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| CDA 3101 | Introduction to Computer Organization | 3 |
| CDA 4630 | Embedded Systems | 3 |
| CNT 4007 | Computer Network Fundamentals | 3 |
| COP 3502C | Programming Fundamentals 1 | 4 |
| COP 3503C | Programming Fundamentals 2 | 4 |
| COP 3530 | Data Structures and Algorithm | 3 |
| COP 4331 | Object-oriented Programming | 3 |
| COP 4600 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| COT 3100 | Applications of Discrete Structures | 3 |
| COT 4501 | Numerical Analysis: a Computational Approach | 3 |
| Civil Engineering | ||
| CEG 4011 | Soil Mechanics | 4 |
| CES 3102 | Mechanics of Engineering Structures | 4 |
| Digital Game Theory | ||
| DIG 3713 | Game Content Production 1 | 3 |
| DIG 3715 | Game Content Production 2 | 3 |
| DIG 3873 | Game Systems Development 1 | 3 |
| DIG 3878 | Game Systems Development 2 | 3 |
| DIG 4527C | Game Design and Production | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering | ||
| EEE 3308C | Electronic Circuits 1 | 4 |
| EEE 3396 | Solid-State Electronic Devices | 3 |
| EEE 3773 | Introduction to Machine Learning | 4 |
| EEE 4310 | VLSI Circuits and Technology 1 | 3 |
| EEE 4720 | Acoustics | 3 |
| EEE 4773 | Fundamentals of Machine Learning | 3 |
| EEL 3008 | Physics of Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| EEL 3135 | Introduction to Signals and Systems | 4 |
| EEL 3211C | Basic Electric Energy Engineering | 4 |
| EEL 3701C | Digital Logic and Computer Systems | 4 |
| EEL 4242C | Power Electronic Circuits | 3 |
| General Engineering | ||
| EEL 3872 | Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals | 3 |
| EGN 2020C | Engineering Design & Society | 2 |
| EGN 4641 | Engineering Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| EGN 4643 | Engineering Innovation | 3 |
| EGS 4034 | Engineering Ethics and Professionalism | 1 |
| EGS 4038 | Engineering Leadership | 3 |
| EGS 4619 | Agile Project Management for Engineers and Scientists | 3 |
| EGS 4625 | Fundamentals of Engineering Project Management | 3 |
| EGS 4680 | Advanced Engineering Leadership Development | 3 |
| EGN 5216 | Machine Learning for Artificial Intelligence Systems | 3 |
| EGN 5442 | Programming for Applied Data Science | 3 |
| EGN 6640 | Entrepreneurship for Engineers | 3 |
| EGN 6642 | Engineering Innovation | 3 |
| EGS 6039 | Engineering Leadership | 3 |
| Industrial Engineering | ||
| EIN 3241 | Human Factors & Ergonomics | 3 |
| EIN 3354 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| EIN 4242C | Workplace Ergonomics and Biomechanics | 3 |
| ESI 4221C | Industrial Quality Control | 3 |
| Materials Engineering | ||
| EMA 3011 | Fundamental Principles of Materials | 3 |
| EMA 3050 | Introduction to Inorganic Materials | 3 |
| EMA 3066 | Introduction to Organic Materials | 3 |
| EMA 3413 | Electronic Properties of Materials | 3 |
| EMA 4061 | Biomaterials: Structure and Properties | 3 |
| EMA 4061L | Biomaterials Laboratory | 1 |
| EMA 4125 | Kinetics of Materials | 3 |
| EMA 4223 | Mechanical Behavior of Materials | 3 |
| EMA 4314 | Thermodynamics of Materials | 3 |
| EMA 4324 | Stability of Materials | 3 |
| EMA 4714 | Materials Selection and Failure Analysis | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MAA 4102 | Introduction to Real Analysis 1 | 3 |
| MAA 4103 | Introduction to Real Analysis 2 | 3 |
| MAA 4211 | Real Analysis and Advanced Calculus 1 | 3 |
| MAA 4212 | Real Analysis and Advanced Calculus 2 | 3 |
| MAD 2502 | Intro to Computational Math | 3 |
| MAP 4305 | Differential Equations for Engineers and Physical Scientists | 3 |
| MAP 4314 | Dynamical Systems and Chaos | 3 |
| MAP 4341 | Elements of Partial Differential Equations | 3 |
| MAP 4413 | Fourier Analysis | 3 |
| MAS 3114 | Computational Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAS 4105 | Linear Algebra 1 | 4 |
| MAS 4115 | Linear Algebra for Data Science | 3 |
| MHF 3202 | Reasoning and Proof in Mathematics | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering | ||
| EAS 2011 | Introduction to Aerospace Engineering | 3 |
| EAS 4101 | Aerodynamics | 3 |
| EAS 4132 | Compressible Flow | 3 |
| EAS 4200 | Aerospace Structures | 3 |
| EAS 4240 | Aerospace Composites | 3 |
| EAS 4300 | Aerospace Propulsion | 3 |
| EAS 4400 | Stability and Control of Aircraft | 3 |
| EAS 4412 | Dynamics and Control of Space Vehicles | 3 |
| EAS 4510 | Astrodynamics | 3 |
| EAS 4530 | Space Systems Design | 3 |
| EAS 4700 | Aerospace Design 1 | 3 |
| EAS 4710 | Aerospace Design 2 | 3 |
| EAS 4530 | Space Systems Design | 3 |
| EAS 4700 | Aerospace Design 1 | 3 |
| EAS 4710 | Aerospace Design 2 | 3 |
| EAS 4810C | Aerospace Sciences Lab and Design | 3 |
| EAS 4905 | Individual Study in Aerospace Engineering | 1-4 |
| EAS 4939 | Special Topics in Aerospace Engineering | 1-4 |
| EGM 4585 | Modeling and Control of Biomolecular Machines | 3 |
| EGM 4590 | Biodynamics | 3 |
| EGM 4592 | Bio-Solid Mechanics | 3 |
| EGM 4853 | Bio-Fluid Mechanics and Bio-Heat Transfer | 3 |
| EGN 3353C | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| EGN 4912 | Engineering Directed Independent Research | 0-3 |
| EMA 4450 | Li-ion Next Generation Batteries | 3 |
| EML 3005 | Mechanical Engineering Design 1 | 3 |
| EML 4140 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| EML 4147C | Thermal Sciences Design and Laboratory | 3 |
| EML 4220 | Vibrations | 3 |
| EML 4285 | Off-Highway Vehicle Design | 3 |
| EML 4292 | Microfluidics and BioMEMS | 3 |
| or BME 5580 | Introduction to Microfluidics and BioMEMS | |
| EML 4314C | Dynamics and Controls System Design Laboratory | 3 |
| EML 4416 | Solar Energy Utilization | 3 |
| EML 4450 | Energy Conversion | 3 |
| EML 4500C | Reengineering Historic Machinery | 3 |
| EML 4501 | Mechanical Engineering Design 2 | 3 |
| EML 4502 | Mechanical Engineering Design 3 | 3 |
| EML 4507 | Finite Element Analysis and Design | 3 |
| EML 4535C | Automation in Production Engineering | 3 |
| EML 4600 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Fundamentals | 3 |
| EML 4601 | Heating and Air Conditioning System Design | 3 |
| EML 4722 | Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| EML 4842 | Autonomous Vehicles | 3 |
| EML 4905 | Individual Study in Mechanical Engineering | 1-3 |
| EML 4914 | Undergraduate Realization Thesis | 3 |
| EML 4926 | Mechanical Consulting Practice | 3 |
| EML 4930 | Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering | 1-3 |
| EML 4945 | Practical Work in Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
| EML 4949 | Co-op Work Experience | 1 |
| Nuclear Engineering | ||
| ENU 4001 | Nuclear Engineering Analysis 1 | 4 |
| ENU 4103 | Reactor Analysis and Computation I | 4 |
| ENU 4605 | Radiation Interactions and Sources 1 | 4 |
| ENU 4612 | Nuclear Radiation Detection and Instrumentation | 3 |
| Packaging Science | ||
| PKG 3001 | Principles of Packaging | 3 |
| PKG 3103 | Food Packaging | 3 |
| PKG 4008 | Distribution and Transport Packaging | 3 |
| PKG 4011 | Packaging Production and Processing | 3 |
| PKG 4101C | Computer Tools for Packaging | 3 |
| Physics | ||
| PHY 3101 | Introduction to Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHY 3221 | Mechanics 1 | 3 |
| PHY 3323 | Electromagnetism 1 | 3 |
| PHY 3513 | Thermal Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHY 4222 | Mechanics 2 | 3 |
| PHY 4324 | Electromagnetism 2 | 3 |
| PHY 4604 | Introductory Quantum Mechanics 1 | 3 |
| PHZ 4710 | Introduction to Biological Physics | 3 |
| Statistics | ||
| STA 3032 | Engineering Statistics | 3 |
| STA 3100 | Programming With Data in R | 3 |
| STA 3180 | Statistical Modelling | 3 |
| STA 4210 | Regression Analysis | 3 |
| STA 4211 | Design of Experiments | 3 |
| STA 4321 | Introduction to Probability | 3 |
| EAS, EGM, or EML 5XXX or 6XXX-level course taught by MAE faculty | 3 | |
Aerospace engineers solve exciting problems of design, construction and operation of aircraft and spacecraft to meet the ever-increasing requirement for improved performance at lower unit cost. The undergraduate curriculum provides a broad education with a strong foundation in mathematics, science and basic engineering sciences. Advanced courses in aeronautics and astronautics complete the degree program and prepares students to work in aerospace industries or to pursue graduate study.
The Aerospace Engineering BS Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Aerospace and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Before Graduating Students Must
- Pass an assessment by two or more faculty and/or industry practitioners of performance on a major design experience.
- Pass assessment in two courses of individual assignments targeted to each learning outcome. Assessment will be provided by the instructor according to department standards.
- Complete an exit interview in your final semester.
- Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.
Students in the Major Will Learn to
Student Learning Outcomes | SLOs
Content
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering principles to aerospace engineering problems.
- Design and conduct aerospace engineering experiments, analyzing and interpreting the data.
Critical Thinking
- Design an aerospace engineering system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability constraints.
Communication
- Communicate technical data and design information effectively in writing and in speech to other aerospace engineers.
Curriculum Map
I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed
| Courses | SLO 1 | SLO 2 | SLO 3 | SLO 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAS 2011 | A | |||
| EAS 4101 | A | R | R | |
| EAS 4200 | R | R | R | |
| EAS 4300 | R | R | R | |
| EAS 4400 | R | R | R | |
| EAS 4510 | R | R | ||
| EAS 4700 | R | R | A | A |
| EAS 4710 | R | R | A | A |
| EAS 4810C | R | A | R | A |
| EGM 2511 | I | I | ||
| EGM 3344 | R | |||
| EGM 3401 | R | |||
| EGM 3520 | A | R | ||
| EML 2023 | R | A | ||
| EML 2322L | R | A | R | |
| EML 2920 | I | |||
| EML 3100 | A | |||
| EML 3301C | R | I, A | A | |
| EML 4312 | A | R | ||
| ENC 3246 | R |
Assessment Types
- Assignments
- Exams
- Design projects and reports
- Presentations
- Additional assessments include exit and alumni surveys