Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

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The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering program at [University Name] is a multidisciplinary program that equips students with a strong technical background in aerospace engineering and the aviation industry. The program emphasizes aerodynamics, aircraft design, space systems, and aviation management, preparing graduates for careers in aerospace engineering design, aircraft manufacturing, space exploration, and aviation management. With a focus on innovation and industry relevance, the program aims to develop graduates who can contribute to the growth and expansion of the aerospace sector in the United Arab Emirates and the region.

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It addresses the impact of the industry on society, economy, and the environment. The program encompasses various aspects of aeronautics and astronautics.

• Objectives:
• To generate well-educated and qualified graduates who can support, develop, and expand the aerospace industry within the United Arab Emirates and the region.
• To equip students with the ability to efficiently use state-of-the-art engineering tools and technical communications in different aspects of professional practices.
• To foster students' knowledge, creativity, and leadership skills to adapt to rapidly evolving aerospace engineering technologies.
• To instill a commitment to ethical and professional standards and develop a high level of awareness of social, economic, and environmental issues relevant to Aerospace Engineering Sciences.
• To enable students to efficiently design, manage, execute, and/or evaluate aerospace engineering systems components to satisfy client/market needs per design specifications and/or requirements.

Outline:

• Program Content: The program emphasizes the following themes:
• Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics:
Aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, aircraft propulsion, aeroelasticity, and flight loads.
• Aircraft Design and Structures: Aircraft structures, materials, and manufacturing; aircraft design, flight mechanics, flight performance, aircraft dynamics, stability, and control.
• Space Systems: Space environment and missions, attitude control and telecommunications, orbital mechanics, spacecraft engineering design and integration, and spacecraft propulsion.
• Aviation Management: Aviation regulations and certification, aviation management, airport operation, and aviation security awareness.
• Structure: The program requires a minimum of 132 credit hours.
It is divided into the following components:
• General Education (33 credit hours):
Covers skills for the future, the human community, and the natural world.
• College of Engineering Requirements (23 credit hours): Includes core engineering courses like engineering ethics, chemistry, statistics, mathematics, and physics.
• Aerospace Engineering Core Courses (68 credit hours): Covers fundamental aerospace engineering topics like aerodynamics, aircraft propulsion, aircraft structures, aerospace manufacturing processes, flight dynamics, and spacecraft sciences.
• Internship (2 credit hours): Requires two internships, either in two different summers or both in any regular semester.
• Elective Courses (6 credit hours): Students must complete 6 credit hours (2 courses) from various elective baskets, including Astronautics, Aviation Studies, Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics, Aerospace Structures and Manufacturing, and Space Science.
• Individual Modules: The context provides a detailed list of courses within each component of the program, including their credit hours.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: The program aims to prepare graduates for careers in the aerospace industry, including:
• Aerospace engineering design and development
• Aircraft manufacturing and maintenance
• Space exploration and research
• Aviation management and operations
• Opportunities: The program emphasizes the growing demand for aerospace engineers in the United Arab Emirates and the region.
• Outcomes: The program aims to produce graduates who are well-equipped to contribute to the development and expansion of the aerospace industry.

Other:

• BS-MS Option: Students opting for the BS-MS option in Mechanical Engineering can take any two 500-level courses from the Aerospace Engineering Electives Baskets with the coordination of their advisor and Master Program Coordinator.