Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering (AAE)

AAE 210, INTRODUCTION TO AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, 4 Credits

Focuses on engineering fundamentals of aeronautics and astronautics, including an introduction to aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, orbital mechanics and mission planning. Presents current industry practices in aerospace vehicle specifications, manufacturing, flight testing and certification.

Prerequisite: ENGR 211 with C or better or ENGR 211H with C or better

AAE 411, AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, 4 Credits

Explores the fundamentals of mechanical engineering applications to aerospace. Features an overview of modern aircraft and spacecraft analysis, with an emphasis on performance, stability, structures, materials, FAA and FAR standards and current professional practices in the conceptual design of aerospace vehicles. Integrates course topics into students projects.

Prerequisite: AAE 210 with C or better and ME 217 [C] and (ME 330 [C] or ME 330H [C] or NSE 330 [C])

Equivalent to: ME 411

Recommended: ME 311

AAE 412, SPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, 4 Credits

Introduces current practices for space systems engineering for Earth-orbiting and interplanetary spacecraft. Discusses fundamentals of space mission design, space environment, astronautics, flight dynamics, guidance and navigation, stability and control, thermal control, power, communications, and propulsion.

Prerequisite: AAE 210 with C or better and ME 217 [C] and (ME 373 [C] or ME 373H [C])

Recommended: AAE 411

AAE 413, AERO VEHICLES COMPONENTS DESIGN, 4 Credits

Develop mechanical design of aircraft subcomponents. Analyze and model aircraft components and evaluate their integration on aircraft. Apply real-world aircraft component design project with associated deliverables to customer, including basic requirements for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification.

Prerequisite: AAE 210 with C or better and ME 217 [C] and ME 316 [C] and (ME 330 [C] or ME 330H [C] or NSE 330 [C]) and (ME 373 [C] or ME 373H [C])

AAE 415, UAV ENGINEERING, 4 Credits

Develop a strong foundation in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) systems technologies. Engineering evaluation of UAV systems, subcomponents, aircraft missions, operations and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. Apply actual UAV models and subsystems to a real-world project on UAV deployment for humanitarian and environmental missions. Write a technical report as a team-project, developing and demonstrating critical thinking and engineering reporting skills in the subject. CROSSLISTED as AAE 415/HEST 415.

Prerequisite: AAE 210 with C or better and ME 217 [C] and ME 316 [C] and (ME 330 [C] or ME 330H [C] or NSE 330 [C]) and (ME 373 [C] or ME 373H [C])

Equivalent to: HEST 415

AAE 462, ROCKET PROPULSION, 4 Credits

Studies rocket propulsion concepts, building on fundamentals of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and chemistry. Analyzes and designs liquid, solid, and hybrid propellant rockets, and explores electric and nuclear propulsion systems. Investigates and discusses social, environmental, and ethical issues around rocketry.

Prerequisite: (ME 330 with C or better or ME 330H with C or better or NSE 330 with C or better) and (AAE 210 [C] or ME 461 [C])

AAE 512, SPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, 4 Credits