AAE LDEA, LOWER DIVISION ED ABROAD, 0-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

AAE UDEA, UPPER DIVISION ED ABROAD, 0-16 Credits

This course is repeatable for 99 credits.

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 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

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.

AAE 562, 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.

Recommended: ME 561