Program Overview

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Aerospace Engineering (Aeronautics), BSE

Program Description

The aerospace engineering curriculum provides students with an education in technological areas critical to the design and development of aerospace vehicles and systems. The aeronautics concentration under the Bachelor of Science in Engineering program in aerospace engineering emphasizes engineering and the design of aircraft, helicopters, missiles, and other vehicles that fly through the atmosphere.

Topics in Required Courses

• Aerodynamics
• Aerospace materials
• Aircraft structures
• Flight mechanics
• Propulsion
• Stability and control
• Altitude control
• Orbital mechanics

Program Learning Outcomes

Students in the aerospace engineering program are expected to attain the following outcomes:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs, with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Accreditation

Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Aerospace Engineering Program Criteria.

STEM-OPT for International Students

This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S.

At a Glance

• College/school: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
• Location: Tempe
• Second language requirement: No
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
• First required math course: MAT 265 - Calculus for Engineers I
• Math intensity: Substantial

Curriculum

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Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Additional requirements: The admission standards for majors in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are higher than minimum university admission standards.
  • First-year admission:
    1. Minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score or minimum 24 ACT combined score, or minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.00 in ASU competency courses, or class ranking in top 25% of high school class, and
    2. No high school math or science competency deficiencies
  • Transfer admission requirements:
    • Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours:
      1. Minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for fewer than 24 transfer hours, and
      2. No high school math or science competency deficiencies, and
      3. Minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score (or 1140 if taken prior to March 5, 2016) or minimum 24 ACT combined score, or a minimum high school GPA of 3.00 in ASU competency courses, or class ranking in top 25% of high school class
    • Transfer students with 24 or more transferable college credit hours must meet either the primary or the secondary criteria (not both):
      • Primary criteria:
        1. Minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for 24 or more transfer hours, and
        2. No high school math or science competency deficiencies (if ASU Admission Services requires submission of a high school transcript)
      • Secondary criteria:
        1. Minimum transfer GPA of 2.75 for 24 or more transfer credit hours, and
        2. Minimum GPA of 2.75 in all critical courses: MAE 201 Mechanics of Particles and Rigid Bodies I: Statics, MAE 202 Mechanics of Particles and Rigid Bodies II: Dynamics, MAE 213 Mechanics of Materials, and MAE 242 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

Tuition Information

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Change of Major Requirements

Admission requirements for many majors in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are higher than university admission standards.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

• Apply principles of mathematics and science to solve complex engineering problems (ABET Outcome).
• Apply engineering design to a student project with consideration of public welfare/other factors (ABET Outcome).
• Develop and conduct engineering experiments, and analyze and interpret data (ABET Outcome).

Global Opportunities

With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, aerospace engineering students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets.

Career Opportunities

The majority of students who enter the field of aerospace engineering desire to work on the design and analysis of aerospace vehicles. Most graduates are employed in the aerospace industry or in government positions related to aerospace. Specific careers in aerospace engineering include:

• Aeronautical and space systems integration
• Configuration development
• Material and structural design
• Propulsion engineering
• Space mission design and analysis
• Vehicle and component analysis using computer-aided tools
• Vehicle design and performance
• Wind tunnel and flight testing

Professional Licensure

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