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