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Introduction to the Undergraduate Plan of Study Guide

The purpose of this document is to help students plan their undergraduate Aeronautics and Astronautics (BSAAE) degree program. The basic requirements for the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree are separated into four different categories of courses: Either/Or, General Education Electives, Technical Electives, and Major/Minor or Specialization Selectives.

Basic Requirements

The BSAAE degree program has a minimum of 130 credit hours, including the First-Year Engineering Program requirements.

• Pass-Fail Courses: Only General Education and Technical electives may be taken in the Pass/No Pass grade mode. All other courses within the AAE Plan of Study are required to be taken for a grade.
• GPA Rule: Students must have a cumulative and AAE major GPA of at least 2.0 in order to graduate.

Either/Or Courses

There are four cases where students normally choose between two possible course options:

• Junior Lab Requirement:
  • AAE 33401: Aerodynamics Lab
  • AAE 35201: Structural Analysis Lab
• Propulsion Requirement:
  • AAE 33800: Thermal Sciences—required for students who plan to specialize in propulsion.
  • AAE 33900: Aerospace Propulsion—intended for students who do not plan to specialize in propulsion.
• Vehicle Dynamics Requirement:
  • AAE 42100: Flight Dynamics & Control—intended for students who want to emphasize Aeronautics.
  • AAE 44000: Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics—intended for students who want to emphasize Astronautics.
• Vehicle Dynamics Requirement:
  • AAE 45000: Spacecraft Design—intended for students who want to emphasize Astronautics.
  • AAE 45100: Aircraft Design—intended for students who want to emphasize Aeronautics.

General Education Electives

Students must complete a general education program of at least 24 credit hours. The general education program consists of two components: foundational learning outcomes and programmatic requirements.

• Foundational Learning Outcomes: Students must select from the list of courses approved by the University Core Council (UCC) to satisfy the Foundational Learning Outcomes.
• Programmatic Requirements:
  • Sufficient credit hours to meet the minimum 24 credit hour requirement (once the Foundational Learning Outcomes are completed).
  • At least 6 credit hours must come from courses at the 30000-level or above, or from courses with a required prerequisite in the same department.
  • 3 credit hours of approved business-focused coursework and 3 credit hours of approved advanced written/oral communication coursework.
  • A grade of “C−“ or better is required in these courses. General Education electives can be taken in the Pass/No Pass grade mode.

Technical Electives

Technical Electives are generally selected from engineering, science, management, entrepreneurship, or technology.

• Pre-engineering courses (e.g., MA 15300), General Education electives, and recreational courses are not permitted as Technical Electives.
• Students entering Purdue Fall 2020 onwards:
  • Three (3) credits technical electives
  • Three (3) credits statistics selective

Major/Minor or Specialization Selectives

Courses in this category must be chosen from AAE or closely related disciplines. The objective is for students to develop a concentration in sub-areas of aerospace engineering that will make them a more desirable employee or give them a head-start on graduate study.

• Students entering Purdue before Fall 2017:
  • Your major electives are nine (9) credits chosen from one of the above categories.
  • Your minor electives are six (6) credits chosen from another of the above categories.
• Students entering Purdue Fall 2017 and onwards:
  • Your Specialization Area is nine (9) credits chosen from one of the above categories.
  • Your AAE Selectives are six (6) additional credits chosen from any of the above categories.

Registration Policy and Procedures

• Increasing the Maximum Credit Limit: Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher may request an increase to their maximum credit limit for the upcoming semester.
• Course Conflicts: On occasion, students may want or need to take two courses offered in the same timeslots.
• AAE Closed Courses: AAE does not use the Purdue waitlist system for AAE courses. If students need to enroll in a closed AAE course, they should place their name on the AAE Closed Course Waitlist.

Minors/Certificates outside AAE

Many departments at Purdue offer a minor or certificate. If students complete their requirements, their transcript will show that they have earned a “BS in AAE with a minor in X”. Minors/certificates typically consist of 5−6 courses in addition to AAE requirements.

• The process for adding a minor/certificate to the academic record varies per department offering the program.
• Students should see their academic advisor for more information.

Engineering Honors Program

Qualified students may participate in the Engineering Honors Program.

Course Numbers and Levels

• Senior Design: Senior Design (AAE 45000/45100) is typically taken during a student’s final semester.
• 50000-Level Courses: These courses are dual-level courses, which can be taken by either undergraduate or graduate students.
• 60000-Level Courses: Undergraduates need permission to enroll in 60000-level courses. Students in senior standing who have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher are eligible to request permission.

Combined BSAAE/MSAA Program

The Combined BSAAE/MSAA Program is an integrated five-year degree program in which qualified students can receive a Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Master of Science (MS) in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.

Special Credits

• Excess Credit: A maximum of 12 credit hours of graduate coursework, earned with a grade of “B” or better, may be applied toward an advanced degree at Purdue if these credits are in excess of any requirements for the BSAAE degree.
• Transfer Credit: If students are interested in registering for a course offered by a different institution, they should first look it up in the Purdue Transfer Credit Database to see how the credit will transfer back to Purdue.
• Cooperative Education and Internships: Cooperative Education (co-op) programs and external internships provide students with exceptional work-integrated learning experience.