Aerospace Engineering (Autonomous Vehicle Systems)
Program Overview
This ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) in Autonomous Vehicle Systems equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to design, build, and operate unmanned aerial vehicles. The program emphasizes problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and ethical decision-making, preparing graduates for careers in aerospace engineering, particularly in the field of autonomous vehicles.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
The program aims to:
- Equip graduates with the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
- Provide graduates with the skills to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs while considering public health, safety, welfare, and global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- Instill in graduates an understanding of ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations, enabling them to make informed judgments considering the impact of engineering solutions.
- Foster teamwork skills and the ability to create collaborative and inclusive environments, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Equip graduates with the ability to design and conduct appropriate experiments, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Enable graduates to acquire and apply new knowledge, using appropriate learning strategies.
Outline
Core engineering courses:
These courses provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for any career in aerospace engineering. They cover topics such as mechanics, aerodynamics, propulsion, and control systems.
Technical electives:
These courses allow students to specialize in a particular area of interest within autonomous vehicle systems. They may choose to focus on areas such as flight control, navigation, sensor fusion, or computer vision.
General education courses:
These courses provide students with a broad foundation in mathematics, science, humanities, and social sciences. They help students develop critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Quizzes: Quizzes are used to assess students' understanding of specific topics.
- Projects: Projects are used to assess students' ability to design, build, and test engineering systems.
- Presentations: Presentations are used to assess students' ability to communicate their work effectively.
Teaching
The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures: Lectures are used to introduce students to new concepts and theories.
- Recitations: Recitations are used to provide students with additional opportunities to ask questions and discuss the course material.
- Laboratories: Laboratories are used to provide students with hands-on experience with engineering principles and practices.
- Guest lectures: Guest lectures are used to bring in experts from the field to share their knowledge and insights with students.
Careers
- Aerospace engineer
- Systems engineer
- Software engineer
- Flight test engineer
- Project manager