BS in Aerospace Engineering
The Aerospace Engineering curriculum is designed for students who desire to enter the aerospace or related industry or to pursue advanced studies in these areas. The curriculum provides a broad range of courses in the areas of aerodynamics, aerospace structures and aerospace and aeronautic vehicle design.
Vision
The Aerospace Engineering Program strives to graduate aerospace engineers of the highest quality and to conduct state-of-the-art research.
Marketable Skills
Students will gain the following marketable skills:
- Confidence: Be self-assured through appreciating your own talents, abilities, skills, and qualities.
- Critical thinking: Analyze and evaluate issues in order to solve problems and develop informed opinions.
- Entrepreneurship: Develop, organize, and manage ideas and opportunities turning them into new products, services, firms, or industries.
- Leadership: Step up, think, and act critically and creatively to bring others together to accomplish a common task.
- Problem-solving: Find solutions to difficult or complex issues.
- Teamwork: Participate as an effective, efficient member of a group in order to meet a common goal.
Mission
The Aerospace Engineering program at The University of Texas at El Paso seeks to prepare students for careers in aerospace engineering and related disciplines. Successful achievement of this objective will be met if:
- The majority of our graduates obtain meaningful employment in the aerospace or related industry after graduation
- After five years most graduates are working in engineering
- After five years most graduates have achieved their initial career goals and advanced their careers, i.e. promotion, pursuit of advanced degree, etc.
- All graduates feel well served by the education they received at UTEP.
The program will consist of a largely common initial two years with the current B.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree program at UTEP but have course, laboratory and project experiences in the last two years of the curriculum that prepare students in:
- Aerodynamics,
- Propulsion,
- Aerostructures,
- Aerospace dynamics and controls, and
- Aerospace systems engineering
Admission Requirements
There are no additional admission requirements to the program above those of admission to the University of Texas at El Paso and to eligible to take MATH 1411 Calculus I or equivalent.
Degree Requirements
The degree requires 128 SCH which includes:
- completion of the university core curriculum (42 SCH)
- 56 SCH of prescribed courses,
- 30 SCH of engineering electives
Degree Plan
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Designated Core | ||
| CE 2326 | Econ for Engrs & Scientists | 3 |
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 4 |
| MATH 1508 | Precalculus | 3-5 |
| or MATH 1310 | Trigonometry and Conics | |
| or MATH 1411 | Calculus I | |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| University Core Curriculum(All courses require a grade of C or better.) | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| Aerospace Engineering (Other Requirements) (All courses require a grade of C or better.) | ||
| Required Courses: Some of these are included in the core. | ||
| CE 2326 | Econ for Engrs & Scientists | 3 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| Math/Science Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: (Math courses in this section cannot be used to satisfy other degree requirements) | 3 | |
| Applied Analysis I | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Applied Analysis II | ||
| Survey of Modern Physics | ||
| Analytical Mechanics I | ||
| Probability and Statistics | ||
| Science Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | ||
| Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | ||
| Math Elective | ||
| Select one of the following:(Math courses in this section cannot be used to satisfy other degree requirements) | ||
| MATH 3335 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| MATH 4329 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 4336 | Applied Analysis II | 3 |
| STAT 3320 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Aerospace Engineering Major | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| MECH 1305 | Graphic & Design Fundamentals c | 3 |
| MECH 1321 | Mechanics I-Statics c | 3 |
| MECH 2103 | Engineering Computations c | 1 |
| AERO 2311 | Intro to Thermal-fluid Sci | 3 |
| MECH 2322 | Mechanics of Materials c | 3 |
| MECH 2340 | Mechanics II -Dynamics c | 3 |
| MECH 2342 | Electro Mechanical Systems c | 3 |
| AERO 2331 & AERO 2131 | Aerospace Materials and Aerospace Materials Lab | 4 |
| AERO 3113 | Thermo-fluid Lab | 1 |
| AERO 3312 | Aerodynamics 1 | 3 |
| AERO 3323 | Aerospace Structures I | 3 |
| AERO 3343 | Systems Modelling and Control | 3 |
| AERO 3365 | Aerospace Systems Engineering | 3 |
| Laboratory Experience | ||
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Mechatronics Lab | ||
| Aero-Pre-professional Exp. | ||
| Aeronautical Engineering Concentration 1 | ||
| AERO 4311 | Flight Dynamics and Controls | 3 |
| AERO 4312 | Aircraft Design | 3 |
| AERO 4322 | Aerospace Propulsion | 3 |
| AERO 4366 | Aerospace Senior Design | 3 |
| Aeronautical Eng Concentration Electives | ||
| Must take 3 courses | 9 | |
| Aerospace Structures II | ||
| Special Topics in Aeronautics | ||
| Special Topics Aerostructures | ||
| Aerodynamics II | ||
| Hypersonic Vehicle Design | ||
| Structural Dynamics | ||
| Special Topics in Hypersonics | ||
| Approved TECH Electives | ||
| Must take 2 courses | 6 | |
| Aerospace Structures II | ||
| Spacecraft Att. Dyn. & Cntrls | ||
| Orbital Mechanics | ||
| Space Environments | ||
| Space Mission & Vehicle Design | ||
| Rocket Propulsion | ||
| Special Topics in Astronautics | ||
| Aerospace Communications | ||
| Astronautical Engineering Concentration 1 | ||
| AERO 4351 | Orbital Mechanics | 3 |
| AERO 4355 | Space Mission & Vehicle Design | 3 |
| AERO 4357 | Rocket Propulsion | 3 |
| AERO 4368 | ASTRO Senior Design | 3 |
| Astronautical Eng Concentration Electives | ||
| Must take 3 courses | 9 | |
| Aerospace Structures II | ||
| Spacecraft Att. Dyn. & Cntrls | ||
| Space Environments | ||
| Special Topics in Astronautics | ||
| Aerospace Communications | ||
| Approved TECH Electives | ||
| Must take 2 courses | 6 | |
| Flight Dynamics and Controls | ||
| Aircraft Design | ||
| Aerospace Structures II | ||
| Special Topics in Aeronautics | ||
| Aerospace Propulsion | ||
| Special Topics Aerostructures | ||
| Aerodynamics II | ||
| Hypersonic Vehicle Design | ||
| Structural Dynamics | ||
| Special Topics in Hypersonics | ||
| Total Hours | 128 | |
C Course requires a grade of C or better
1 Must declare a concentration and take three classes from the declared concentration area
3 Must be in the last full semester and have a 2.0 GPA or better in major.
University Core Curriculum (A program may recommend specific courses. All courses require a C or better.)
I. Communication (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses in this category focus on developing ideas and expressing them clearly, considering the effect of the message, fostering understanding, and building the skills needed to communicate persuasively. Courses involve the command of oral, aural, written, and visual literacy skills that enable people to exchange messages appropriate to the subject, occasion, and audience. Course objectives for this component are: Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility. | ||
| Select six hours of the following: | 6 | |
| For students whose secondary education was in English: | ||
| Writing About Literature | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition 2 | ||
| For students whose secondary education was not in English: | ||
| Expos Engl Compos-Spkr Esl | ||
| Res & Crit Writng Spkr Esl | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 6 | |
II. American History (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses in this category focus on the consideration of past events and ideas relative to the United States, with the option of including Texas History for a portion of this component area. Courses involve the interaction among individuals, communities, states, the nation, and the world, considering how these interactions have contributed to the development of the United States and its global role. Course objectives for this component are: Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility. | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 6 | |
III. Language, Philosophy & Culture (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses in this category focus on how ideas, values, beliefs, and other aspects of culture express and affect human experience. Courses involve the exploration of ideas that foster aesthetic and intellectual creation in order to understand the human condition across cultures. Course objectives for this component are: Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Language in Culture & Society | ||
| Intro-African Amer Studies | ||
| Latina/o Presence in the U.S. | ||
| English Literature | ||
| English Literature | ||
| Intro to American Poetry | ||
| Language in Culture & Society | ||
| Making of the "Other" Americas | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History Since 1500 | ||
| Language in Culture & Society | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Introduct to Religious Studies | ||
| Seeing & Naming: Conversations | ||
| Introduction to Womens Studies | ||
| Global Feminisms | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 3 | |
IV. Mathematics (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses in this category focus on quantitative literacy in logic, patterns, and relationships. Courses involve the understanding of key mathematical concepts and the application of appropriate quantitative tools to everyday experience. Course objectives for this component are: Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, and Empirical & Quantitative Skills. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry and Conics | ||
| Math in the Modern World | ||
| Math for Social Sciences I | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Math for Social Sciences II | ||
| Statistical Literacy | ||
| Elementary Statistical Methods | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 3 | |
V. Life & Physical Sciences (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses in this category focus on describing, explaining, and predicting natural phenomena using the scientific method. Courses involve the understanding of interactions among natural phenomena and the implications of scientific principles on the physical world and on experiences. Course objectives for this component are: Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Empirical & Quantitative Skills, and Teamwork. | ||
| Required: Lecture/Lab Sequence plus Additional Lecture | ||
| Astronomy Lab I | ||
| Elem Astronomy-Solar System | ||
| Elem Astr Stars & Galaxies | ||
| Introductory Biology Lab | ||
| Human Biology Laboratory | ||
| Topics in Study of Life I | ||
| Organismal Biology Laboratory | ||
| Introductory Biology | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| General Biology | ||
| Organismal Biology | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab I | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab II | ||
| Human Anat/Physiology I | ||
| Human Anat/Physiology II | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | ||
| Intro General Chemistry Lab | ||
| Intro Organic & Biochem Lab | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| Intro to General Chemistry | ||
| Intro Organic & Biochemistry | ||
| Environmental Sci. Lab | ||
| Non-major Lab for ESCI 1301 | ||
| Intro to Environmental Sci | ||
| Laboratory for GEOG 1306 | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1313 | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1314 | ||
| Principles of Earth Sci - Lab | ||
| Laboratory for Geology 1212 | ||
| Principles of Earth Sciences | ||
| Principles of Earth Science | ||
| Natural Hazards | ||
| Intro to Physical Geology | ||
| Intro to Historical Geol | ||
| Fundamentals of Nutrition | ||
| Wellness Dynamics | ||
| Microorganisms and Disease | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | ||
| Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | ||
| Introductory Mechanics | ||
| Introductory Electromagnetism | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 6 | |
VI. Political Science (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses in this category focus on consideration of the Constitution of the United States and the constitutions of the states, with special emphasis on that of Texas. Courses involve the analysis of governmental institutions, political behavior, civic engagement, and their political and philosophical foundations. Course objectives for this component are: Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Social Responsibility and Personal Responsibility. | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 6 | |
VII. Social & Behavioral Sciences (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses in this category focus on the application of empirical and scientific methods that contribute to the understanding of what makes us human. Courses involve the exploration of behavior and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, and events, examining their impact on the individual, society, and culture. Course objectives for this component are: Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Empirical & Quantitative Skills, and Social Responsibility. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Origins of Humanity | ||
| World Cultures | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Introduction to Human Language | ||
| Asian American Studies | ||
| Econ for Engrs & Scientists | ||
| Intro to Chicano Studies | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Human Language | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Leadership in Action | ||
| Introduction to Human Language | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| American Society | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 3 | |
VIII. Creative Arts
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses in this category focus on the appreciation and analysis of creative artifacts and works of the human imagination. Courses involve the synthesis and interpretation of artistic expression and enable critical, creative, and innovative communication about works of art. Course objectives for this component are: Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| History of Art I | ||
| History of Art II | ||
| Chicana/o Fine Arts Appreciat | ||
| Writing in the Contemp World | ||
| Introduction to Dance | ||
| Intro-Art of Motion Pict. | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Jazz to Rock | ||
| Music, Culture, and Society | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 3 | |
IX. Component Area Option (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| a. A minimum of 3 SCH must meet the definition and corresponding Core Objectives specified in one of the foundational component areas. b. As an option for up to 3 semester credit hours of the Component Area Option, an institution may select course(s) that: (i) Meet(s) the definition specified for one or more of the foundational component areas; and (ii) Include(s) a minimum of three Core Objectives, including Critical Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, and one of the remaining Core Objectives of the institution's choice. | ||
| Science and Society | ||
| Human Variation | ||
| Intro to Indigenous Studies | ||
| Intro to Global Business | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Business/Profession Comm | ||
| Intro-Computational Thinking | ||
| Computer Programming Sci/Engr | ||
| Intro to Physical Computing | ||
| Eng Innovation and Leadership | ||
| Engineering Design Experience | ||
| Applied Engineering Analysis | ||
| Physcl Actvty for Hth & Well | ||
| Introduction to Leadership | ||
| Intro to Indigenous Studies | ||
| Inquiry in Math & Science | ||
| Science and Society | ||
| Intro to Indigenous Studies | ||
| Comm. Var. Across the Lifespan | ||
| Seminar/Critical Inquiry | ||
| TOTAL HOURS | 6 | |
4-Year Sample Degree Plan
BS Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering Concentration [Starting with Calculus]
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| MECH 1305 | Graphic & Design Fundamentals + | 3 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I + | 3 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I + | 4 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| CS 1310 | Intro-Computational Thinking (Component Area) + | 3 |
| or CS 1320 | Computer Programming Sci/Engr | |
| Spring | ||
| MECH 1321 | Mechanics I-Statics + | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 + | 3 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 + | 3 |
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II + | 3 |
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 + | 4 |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| MECH 2322 | Mechanics of Materials + | 3 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III + | 3 |
| AERO 2311 | Intro to Thermal-fluid Sci + | 3 |
| MECH 2103 | Engineering Computations + | 1 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 + | 3 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 (Science Elective) +,1 | 4 |
| Spring | ||
| MECH 2340 | Mechanics II -Dynamics + | 3 |
| AERO 2131 | Aerospace Materials Lab | 1 |
| AERO 2331 | Aerospace Materials + | 3 |
| MECH 2342 | Electro Mechanical Systems + | 3 |
| CE 2326 | Econ for Engrs & Scientists + | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| AERO 3113 | Thermo-fluid Lab | 1 |
| AERO 3365 | Aerospace Systems Engineering | 3 |
| AERO 3312 | Aerodynamics 1 | 3 |
| AERO 3323 | Aerospace Structures I | 3 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics + | 3 |
| Math Elective +,3 | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| Lab Experience 2 | 1 | |
| COMM 1302 | Business/Profession Comm + | 3 |
| AERO 3343 | Systems Modelling and Control | 3 |
| Aeronautical Eng Concen. Electives I | 3 | |
| Science/Math Elective +,4 | 3 | |
| Creative Arts Course | 3 | |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture Course + | 3 | |
| AERO 4312 | Aircraft Design | 3 |
| AERO 4311 | Flight Dynamics and Controls | 3 |
| AERO 4322 | Aerospace Propulsion | 3 |
| AERO TECH Elective I | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| AERO 4366 | Aerospace Senior Design | 3 |
| Aeronautical Eng Concen. Electives II | 3 | |
| AERO TECH Elective | 3 | |
| Aeronautical Eng Concen. Electives III | 3 | |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 128 | |
- +
Grade of C or better required
- 1
Must be either CHEM 1306 with CHEM 1106, PHYS 2321+2121 or by permission of advisor.
- 2
From the department approved list of Laboratory Experience courses.
- 3
Selected from MATH 3335, 4336, STAT 3320. By completing 3 of these electives you may be eligible for a Mathematics minor, interested students should consult the Department of Mathematics.
- 4
Approved courses are: PHYS 2325, PHYS 3351 PHYS 4348 or any course listed in NOTE 3 (not already taken).
- 5
Prerequisites depend on the concentration.
BS Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering Concentration [Starting with Precalculus]
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Summer | ||
| MATH 1508 | Precalculus | 5 |
| Fall | ||
| MECH 1305 | Graphic & Design Fundamentals + | 3 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I + | 3 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I + | 4 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| CS 1310 | Intro-Computational Thinking (Component Area) + | 3 |
| or CS 1320 | Computer Programming Sci/Engr | |
| Spring | ||
| MECH 1321 | Mechanics I-Statics + | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 + | 3 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 + | 3 |
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II + | 3 |
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 + | 4 |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| MECH 2322 | Mechanics of Materials + | 3 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III + | 3 |
| AERO 2311 | Intro to Thermal-fluid Sci + | 3 |
| MECH 2103 | Engineering Computations + | 1 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 + | 3 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 (Science Elective) +,1 | 4 |
| Spring | ||
| MECH 2340 | Mechanics II -Dynamics + | 3 |
| AERO 2131 | Aerospace Materials Lab | 1 |
| AERO 2331 | Aerospace Materials + | 3 |
| MECH 2342 | Electro Mechanical Systems + | 3 |
| CE 2326 | Econ for Engrs & Scientists + | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| AERO 3113 | Thermo-fluid Lab | 1 |
| AERO 3365 | Aerospace Systems Engineering | 3 |
| AERO 3312 | Aerodynamics 1 | 3 |
| AERO 3323 | Aerospace Structures I | 3 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics + | 3 |
| Math Elective +,3 | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| Lab Experience 2 | 1 | |
| COMM 1302 | Business/Profession Comm + | 3 |
| AERO 3343 | Systems Modelling and Control | 3 |
| Aeronautical Eng Concen. Electives I | 3 | |
| Science/Math Elective +,4 | 3 | |
| Creative Arts Course | 3 | |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture Course + | 3 | |
| AERO 4312 | Aircraft Design | 3 |
| AERO 4311 | Flight Dynamics and Controls | 3 |
| AERO 4322 | Aerospace Propulsion | 3 |
| AERO TECH Elective I | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| AERO 4366 | Aerospace Senior Design | 3 |
| Aeronautical Eng Concen. Electives II | 3 | |
| AERO TECH Elective | 3 | |
| Aeronautical Eng Concen. Electives III | 3 | |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 133 | |
- +
Grade of C or better required
- 1
Must be either CHEM 1306 with CHEM 1106, PHYS 2321+2121 or by permission of advisor.
- 2
From the department approved list of Laboratory Experience courses.
- 3
Selected from MATH 3335, 4336, STAT 3320. By completing 3 of these electives you may be eligible for a Mathematics minor, interested students should consult the Department of Mathematics.
- 4
Approved courses are: PHYS 2325, PHYS 3351 PHYS 4348 or any course listed in NOTE 3 (not already taken).
- 5
Prerequisites depend on the concentration.
BS Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering Concentration [Starting with Calculus]
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| MECH 1305 | Graphic & Design Fundamentals + | 3 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I + | 3 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I + | 4 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| CS 1310 | Intro-Computational Thinking (Component Area) + | 3 |
| or CS 1320 | Computer Programming Sci/Engr | |
| Spring | ||
| MECH 1321 | Mechanics I-Statics + | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 + | 3 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 + | 3 |
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II + | 3 |
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 + | 4 |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| MECH 2322 | Mechanics of Materials + | 3 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III + | 3 |
| AERO 2311 | Intro to Thermal-fluid Sci + | 3 |
| MECH 2103 | Engineering Computations + | 1 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 (Science Elective) +,1 | 4 |
| Spring | ||
| MECH 2340 | Mechanics II -Dynamics + | 3 |
| AERO 2131 | Aerospace Materials Lab | 1 |
| AERO 2331 | Aerospace Materials + | 3 |
| MECH 2342 | Electro Mechanical Systems + | 3 |
| CE 2326 | Econ for Engrs & Scientists + | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| AERO 3113 | Thermo-fluid Lab | 1 |
| AERO 3365 | Aerospace Systems Engineering | 3 |
| AERO 3312 | Aerodynamics 1 | 3 |
| AERO 3323 | Aerospace Structures I | 3 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics + | 3 |
| Math Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| Lab Experience 2 | 1 | |
| COMM 1302 | Business/Profession Comm + | 3 |
| AERO 3343 | Systems Modelling and Control | 3 |
| Astronautical Eng Concen. Electives I | 3 | |
| Science/Math Elective +,4 | 3 | |
| Creative Arts Course | 3 | |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture Course + | 3 | |
| AERO 4351 | Orbital Mechanics | 3 |
| AERO 4355 | Space Mission & Vehicle Design | 3 |
| AERO 4357 | Rocket Propulsion | 3 |
| ASTRO TECH Elective I | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| AERO 4368 | ASTRO Senior Design | 3 |
| Astronautical Eng Concen. Electives II | 3 | |
| ASTRO TECH Elective | 3 | |
| Astronautical Eng Concen. Electives III | 3 | |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 128 | |
- +
Grade of C or better required
- 1
Must be either CHEM 1306 with CHEM 1106, PHYS 2321+2121 or by permission of advisor.
- 2
From the department approved list of Laboratory Experience courses.
- 3
Selected from MATH 3335, 4336, STAT 3320. By completing 3 of these electives you may be eligible for a Mathematics minor, interested students should consult the Department of Mathematics.
- 4
Approved courses are: PHYS 2325, PHYS 3351 PHYS 4348 or any course listed in NOTE 3 (not already taken).
BS Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering Concentration [Starting with Precalculus]
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Summer | ||
| MATH 1508 | Precalculus | 5 |
| Fall | ||
| MECH 1305 | Graphic & Design Fundamentals + | 3 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I + | 3 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I + | 4 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| CS 1310 | Intro-Computational Thinking (Component Area) + | 3 |
| or CS 1320 | Computer Programming Sci/Engr | |
| Spring | ||
| MECH 1321 | Mechanics I-Statics + | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 + | 3 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 + | 3 |
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II + | 3 |
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 + | 4 |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| MECH 2322 | Mechanics of Materials + | 3 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III + | 3 |
| AERO 2311 | Intro to Thermal-fluid Sci + | 3 |
| MECH 2103 | Engineering Computations + | 1 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 (Science Elective) +,1 | 4 |
| Spring | ||
| MECH 2340 | Mechanics II -Dynamics + | 3 |
| AERO 2131 | Aerospace Materials Lab | 1 |
| AERO 2331 | Aerospace Materials + | 3 |
| MECH 2342 | Electro Mechanical Systems + | 3 |
| CE 2326 | Econ for Engrs & Scientists + | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| AERO 3113 | Thermo-fluid Lab | 1 |
| AERO 3365 | Aerospace Systems Engineering | 3 |
| AERO 3312 | Aerodynamics 1 | 3 |
| AERO 3323 | Aerospace Structures I | 3 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics + | 3 |
| Math Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| Lab Experience 2 | 1 | |
| COMM 1302 | Business/Profession Comm + | 3 |
| AERO 3343 | Systems Modelling and Control | 3 |
| Astronautical Eng Concen. Electives I | 3 | |
| Science/Math Elective +,4 | 3 | |
| Creative Arts Course | 3 | |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture Course + | 3 | |
| AERO 4351 | Orbital Mechanics | 3 |
| AERO 4355 | Space Mission & Vehicle Design | 3 |
| AERO 4357 | Rocket Propulsion | 3 |
| ASTRO TECH Elective I | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| AERO 4368 | ASTRO Senior Design | 3 |
| Astronautical Eng Concen. Electives II | 3 | |
| ASTRO TECH Elective | 3 | |
| Astronautical Eng Concen. Electives III | 3 | |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 133 | |
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Grade of C or better required
- 1
Must be either CHEM 1306 with CHEM 1106, PHYS 2321+2121 or by permission of advisor.
- 2
From the department approved list of Laboratory Experience courses.
- 3
Selected from MATH 3335, 4336, STAT 3320. By completing 3 of these electives you may be eligible for a Mathematics minor, interested students should consult the Department of Mathematics.
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Approved courses are: PHYS 2325, PHYS 3351 PHYS 4348 or any course listed in NOTE 3 (not already taken).