Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

The aerospace engineer is concerned with the design, production, operation, and support of aircraft and spacecraft. Aerospace engineers conduct research to solve problems and improve processes for the aerospace industry. The curriculum includes traditional courses in aerodynamics, flight dynamics and control, propulsion, structures, manufacturing, instrumentation, and spacecraft systems. Capstone design courses are offered in aircraft, propulsion, and spacecraft design. The focus of the BS program in Aerospace Engineering is the design of aerospace vehicles and components. This is accomplished in a four year academic program that consists in the first year of basic sciences, mathematics, and communication courses. These courses form the key foundation for the rest of the program. Also, students will take an Introduction to Aerospace Engineering course that will give them an overview of the BS program. In the second year, they will continue to take basic mathematics and science as well as engineering science courses. The engineering science courses apply the principles they have mastered in the basic sciences and mathematics to the solution of engineering problems. In the third year, students learn the unique nature of aerospace problems. These courses cover the major subdivisions of Aerospace Engineering - fluid mechanics and aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, and flight dynamics. They will also have courses in complementary topics including computer graphics and instrumentation. In the fourth year, students have the opportunity to see how all the individual specialized technologies are used to design a vehicle.