Undergraduate Educational Objectives
To provide students with a comprehensive education that includes in-depth instruction in aerodynamics, aircraft and spacecraft structures, flight mechanics, orbital mechanics, flight propulsion, and design of aerospace systems.
To prepare students for careers in A.E. by emphasizing analysis and problem solving; exposure to open-ended problems and design issues including manufacturing, maintenance and fostering teamwork; communications skills; and individual professionalism.
To provide adequate research and independent study opportunities that cultivate lifelong learning skills and nourish creative talents.
Expected Outcomes of the Undergraduate Program
The graduates of the undergraduate program in aerospace engineering will have an understanding of physics, chemistry and mathematics, and how they pertain to solving real world problems.
They will have a firm understanding of engineering science fundamentals that enables the graduates to examine real world problems for the underlying physical principles, and decide on appropriate methods of solution.
They will have the ability to analyze and design aerospace structural elements such as trusses, beams and thin walled structures.
They will have the ability to analyze and design airfoils and wings, accounting for viscous and compressibility effects.
They will have the ability to analyze and design air-breathing and rocket propulsion systems.
They will have the ability to analyze the flight dynamics of aircraft and spacecraft, and design flight control systems.
They will have the ability to work in teams and design complex systems such as aircraft and spacecraft, from a preliminary design perspective.
They will have good oral, written and graphical communication skills.
They will be well trained in the role of the engineer in society, and have an awareness of ethical, environmental and quality concerns in the engineering profession.
They will be trained to be life-long learners, pursuing and interested in independent study, research and development.
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