Degree Requirements

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering, you must complete the following requirements. A minimum of 180 credits is required to complete the degree.  A&A Core Courses and A&A Capstone Courses are to be completed in sequence according to the A&A sample schedule.  Completing A&A Core Courses and A&A Capstone Courses out of sequence must be pre-approved by the A&A Undergraduate Committee.

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Mathematics (24 credits)

• MATH 124 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5)

• MATH 125 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5)

• MATH 126 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5)

• MATH 207 (formerly MATH 307) Introduction to Differential Equations (3)

• MATH 208 (formerly MATH 308) Matrix Algebra with Applications (3)

• MATH 224 (formerly MATH 324) Advanced Multivariable Calculus (3)

Sciences (25 credits)

• CHEM 142 General Chemistry (5)

• CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5) or other Natural World - NW (5)

• PHYS 121 Mechanics (5)

• PHYS 122 Electromagnetism (5)

• PHYS 123 Waves (5)

Engineering Fundamentals (20 credits)

• A A 210 Engineering Statics (4)

• CEE 220 Introduction to Mechanics of Materials (4)

• M E 230 Kinematics and Dynamics (4)

• A A 260 Thermodynamics (4)

• AMATH 301 Beginning Scientific Computing (4)

Written & Oral Communication (5 credits)

• English Composition - C (5)

• 7 additional writing credits are built into A&A core courses - W

Areas of Knowledge Requirements (24 credits)

• Visual, Literary and Performing Arts - VLPA (10)

• Individuals and Societies - I&S (10)

• Additional VLPA and/or I&S (4)

• 3 additional diversity credits are required and can overlap with another areas of knowledge requirements - DIV

A&A Core Courses (46 credits)

• A A 301 Compressible Aerodynamics (4)

• A A 302 Incompressible Aerodynamics (4)

• A A 310 Orbital and Space Flight Mechanics (4)

• A A 311 Atmospheric Flight Mechanics (4)

• A A 312 Structural Virbrations (4)

• A A 320 Aerospace Instrumentation (3) - W

• A A 321 Aerospace Laboratory I (3) - W

• A A 322 Aerospace Labroatory II (3) - W

• A A 331 Aerospace Structures I (4)

• A A 332 Aerospace Structures II (4)

• A A 395 Undergraduate Seminar (1)

• A A 447 Control in Aerospace Systems (4)

• A A 460 Propulsion (4)

A&A Capstone Design Courses (8 credits)

Select one sequence:

• A A 410 Aircraft Design I (4)

• A A 411 Aircraft Design II (4)

OR

• A A 420 Spacecraft and Space Systems Design I (4)

• A A 421 Spacecraft and Space Systems Design II (4)

A&A Technical Electives (15 credits)

Choose from the following:

• A A 402 Viscous Fluid Mechanics (3)

• A A 405 Introduction to Aerospace Plasmas (3)

• A A 406 Electric Propulsion (3)

• A A 419 Aerospace Heat Transfer (3)

• A A 448 Control Systems Sensors and Acturators (3)

• A A 461 Air Breathing Propulsion (3)

• A A 462 Rocket Propulsion (3)

• A A 470 System Engineering (4)

• A A 516 Stability and Control of Flight Vehicles (3)

• A A 532 Mechanics of Composite Materials (3)

• A A 540 Finite Element Analysis I (3)

• A A 498 Special Topics (may only be used when pre-approved by the department)

• A A 499 Undergraduate Research (up to 6 credits of A A 499 & ENGR 321 may be used)

• ENGR 321 Engineering Internship Education (up to 6 credits of A A 499 & ENGR 321 may be used)

Free Electives (13 credits)

Choose from the following:

• Additional coursework in any subject area not used elsewhere in degree.