Major in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Concentration

Program Overview

Students will gain knowledge in fluid flow, propulsion, and aerospace design and development. The program includes 129 credit hours, with a curriculum structured over four years, focusing on both theoretical concepts and practical applications in aerospace engineering.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program is designed for undergraduate mechanical engineering majors who wish to specialize in aerospace engineering. It provides a foundation in mechanical engineering principles and specialized training in aerospace disciplines. The program focuses on aerospace fundamentals, including fluid flow mechanics, propulsion, materials, and manufacturing. Students will gain an understanding of the processes involved in aerospace development, with a focus on design, manufacturing, and life cycle costs.

Outline:

The program is structured over four years, with a total of 129 credit hours. The curriculum is divided into semesters, with specific courses required for each semester.

Freshman Year:

• Semester 1:
• CHEM 111: General Chemistry I (GT-SC2) - 3 credits
• CHEM 112: General Chemistry Lab I (GT-SC1) - 3 credits
• CO 150: College Composition (GT-CO2) - 1 credit
• MATH 160: Calculus for Physical Scientists I (GT-MA1) - 1 credit
• MECH 103: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering - 3 credits
• Total Credits:
15
• Semester 2:
• MATH 161: Calculus for Physical Scientists II (GT-MA1) - 1 credit
• MECH 105: Mechanical Engineering Problem Solving - 3 credits
• Arts and Humanities - 3 credits
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - 1 credit
• Total Credits:
18

Sophomore Year:

• Semester 3:
• CIVE 260: Engineering Mechanics-Statics - 3 credits
• MATH 261: Calculus for Physical Scientists III - 4 credits
• Select one group from the following:
• Group A: MECH 200: Introduction to Manufacturing Processes - 3 credits
• Group B: MECH 200A: Introduction to Manufacturing Processes: Lecture - 3 credits, MECH 200B: Introduction to Manufacturing Processes: Laboratory - 3 credits
• PH 142: Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (GT-SC1) - 3 credits
• Total Credits:
17
• Semester 4:
• CIVE 261: Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics - 3 credits
• ECE 204: Introduction to Electrical Engineering - 3 credits
• MATH 340: Intro to Ordinary Differential Equations - 4 credits
• MECH 202: Engineering Design II - 3 credits
• MECH 231: Engineering Experimentation - 3 credits
• Total Credits:
16

Junior Year:

• Semester 5:
• CIVE 360: Mechanics of Solids - 3 credits
• MECH 307: Mechatronics and Measurement Systems - 4 credits
• MECH 324: Dynamics of Machines - 4 credits
• MECH 337: Thermodynamics - 4 credits
• MECH 342: Fluid Mechanics for Mechanical Engineers - 3 credits
• Total Credits:
18
• Semester 6:
• MECH 301A: Engineering Design III: Finite Element Analysis - 1 credit
• MECH 301B: Engineering Design III: Computational Fluid Dynamics - 1 credit
• MECH 325: Machine Design - 3 credits
• Select one group from the following:
• Group A: MECH 331: Introduction to Engineering Materials - 4 credits
• Group B: MECH 331A: Introduction to Engineering Materials: Lecture - 4 credits, MECH 331B: Introduction to Engineering Materials: Lab - 4 credits
• MECH 338: Thermal/Fluid Sciences Laboratory - 1 credit
• MECH 344: Heat and Mass Transfer - 4 credits
• Advanced Writing - 2 credits
• Total Credits:
16

Senior Year:

• Semester 7:
• Select one course from the following:
• MECH 486A: Engineering Design Practicum: I - 4 credits
• MECH 498A: Engineering Research Practicum: I - 4 credits
• Aerospace Engineering Electives (See List on Requirements Tab) - 6 credits
• Arts and Humanities - 3 credits
• Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 credits
• Total Credits:
16
• Semester 8:
• Select one course from the following:
• MECH 486B: Engineering Design Practicum: II - 4 credits
• MECH 498B: Engineering Research Practicum: II - 4 credits
• Aerospace Engineering Electives (See List on Requirements Tab) - 6 credits
• Historical Perspectives - 3 credits
• Total Credits:
13

Aerospace Engineering Electives:

Students must select a minimum of 12 credits from the following courses:

• MECH 417: Control Systems
• MECH 420: Aerospace Structures
• MECH 425: Mechanical Engineering Vibrations
• MECH 426: Advanced Machine Design
• MECH 450: Aerospace Propulsion
• MECH 460: Aeronautics
• MECH 468: Space Propulsion and Power Engineering
• MECH 478: Computational Fluid Dynamics
• MECH 507: Laser Diagnostics for Thermosciences
• MECH 515: Advanced Topics in Mechanical Vibrations
• MECH 517: Chemical Rocket Propulsion
• MECH 518: Orbital Mechanics
• MECH 519: Aerospace Vehicles Trajectory and Performance
• MECH 520: Finite Element Analysis in Mechanical Engr
• MECH 535: Mechanics of Composite Materials
• MECH 539: Advanced Fluid Mechanics
• MECH 551: Physical Gas Dynamics I
• MECH 557: Turbomachinery
• MECH 558: Combustion
• MECH 567: Broad-Beam Ion Sources
• To Prepare for First Semester: The curriculum assumes students enter college prepared to take calculus.
• Critical and Recommended Courses: The program outlines critical and recommended courses for each semester, providing a structured path for students to follow.
• Program Total Credits: The program requires a total of 129 credit hours for completion.