Aerospace Engineering MSAE - Thermofluid Aerodynamic Systems Design & Engineering

Program Overview

The Thermofluid Aerodynamics Systems Design and Engineering track within the Aerospace Engineering MSAE program prepares students for careers in the aerospace industry. The coursework focuses on controls and dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, thermal analysis, and design. Students can choose a thesis or nonthesis option and must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours, including 12 credit hours of required courses and 12 credit hours of electives. The program can be completed fully online, with some restrictions for international students.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Thermofluid Aerodynamics Systems Design and Engineering track within the Aerospace Engineering MSAE program is designed to prepare students for careers as engineers in the aerospace industry. The program focuses on a range of critical aerospace engineering fields, including:

• Controls and Dynamics: Understanding the behavior and control of aerospace systems.
• Aerodynamics: Analyzing and optimizing the airflow around aircraft and spacecraft.
• Propulsion: Designing and developing engines and propulsion systems.
• Thermal Analysis: Assessing and managing heat transfer within aerospace systems.

Outline:

The MSAE degree is awarded upon completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours, structured as follows:

• Required Courses (12 credit hours):
• EML5060 - Mathematical Methods in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (3)
• EML5152 - Intermediate Heat Transfer (3)
• EAS5123 - Intermediate Aerodynamics (3)
• One of the following:
• EML5237 - Intermediate Mechanics of Materials (3)
• EML5271 - Intermediate Dynamics (3)
• EML5311 - System Control (3)
• Elective Courses (12 credit hours):
• Students must complete at least 12 hours of electives from an approved list, after consulting with their advisor.
• At least 4 of the following courses must be completed:
• EAS6185 - Turbulent Flow (3)
• EAS5315 - Rocket Propulsion (3)
• EML5713 - Intermediate Fluid Mechanics (3)
• EML6131 - Combustion Phenomena (3)
• EML6725 - Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer I (3)
• EAS5302 - Direct Energy Conversion (3)
• EML6726 - Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer II (3)
• EML6154 - Conduction Heat Transfer (3)
• EML6157 - Radiation Heat Transfer (3)
• EML6211 - Continuum Mechanics (3)
• EML5237 - Intermediate Mechanics of Materials (3)
• EML5532C - Computer-Aided Design for Manufacture (3)
• EML5546 - Engineering Design with Composite Materials (3)
• EML6547 - Engineering Fracture Mechanics in Design (3)
• EML5713 - Intermediate Fluid Mechanics (3)
• Other courses that may be taken:
• EAS 6807C - Aerospace Measurements Instrumentation (3)
• EML 6124 - Two-Phase Flow (3)
• Thesis/Nonthesis Option (6 credit hours):
• Thesis Option:
• Students must complete 6 credit hours of thesis research.
• An advisory committee must be appointed and approve the thesis topic.
• Students must register for the seminar course (EML 5090 - Mechanical and Aerospace Seminar) a minimum of two times during their graduate career.
• Nonthesis Option:
• Students must complete at least 3 credit hours of EML6085 - Research Methods in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
• Students may substitute EML6085 with XXX 6918 Directed Research (3 credit hours) if approved by the Graduate Program Director and supervised by an MAE faculty member.

Careers:

The program is designed to prepare students for careers as engineers in the aerospace industry.

Other:

• Program Completion: The program can be completed fully online, although not all elective options or prerequisites may be offered online.
• Campus-Based Fees: Newly admitted students choosing to complete the program exclusively online may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.
• International Students: International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters.
Only 3 of these credit hours can be taken online.
• Track Prerequisites: A bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required.
• Equipment Fee: Students in the Aerospace Engineering MSAE program pay a $90 equipment fee each semester they are enrolled.
• Independent Learning: The independent learning requirement is met through the thesis option or the required course EML 6085 for the nonthesis option.