Program Overview

Aerospace Engineering Program Details

The Aerospace Engineering program is a collaborative effort between Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and Dominican University (DU). The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in aerospace engineering, combining the strengths of both institutions.

Program Structure

The program is structured over ten semesters, with students completing a minimum of 172 semester hours. The curriculum includes a mix of mathematics, physics, engineering, and general education courses.

• First Semester
  • MATH 251/261 (4 hours, DU) / MATH 151 (IIT)
  • PHYS 221 (4 hours, DU) / Note 1
  • ENGL 101 or Proficiency (3 hours, DU)
  • Freshman Seminar (3 hours, DU)
  • Language 101 (4 hours, DU)
  • Total: 18 hours
• Second Semester
  • MATH 262 (4 hours, DU) / MATH 152 (IIT)
  • PHYS 222 (4 hours, DU) / Note 1
  • ENGL 102 or Proficiency (3 hours, DU)
  • CIS 120 (3 hours, DU)
  • Language 102 (4 hours, DU)
  • Total: 18 hours
• Third Semester
  • MATH 230 (4 hours, DU)
  • MATH 270 (4 hours, DU) / MATH 251 (IIT)
  • CHEM 120 (4 hours, DU) / CHEM 124 (IIT)
  • CPSC 155 (3 hours, DU) / CS 105 (IIT)
  • General Education (3 hours, DU)
  • Total: 18 hours
• Fourth Semester
  • MATH 280 (3 hours, DU) / MATH 252 (IIT)
  • MATH 245 (3 hours, DU) / MMAE 100 (IIT)
  • Sophomore Seminar (3 hours, DU)
  • General Education (3 hours, DU)
  • General Education (3 hours, DU)
  • General Education (3 hours, DU)
  • Total: 18 hours
• Fifth Semester
  • MMAE 200 (3 hours, IIT)
  • MS 201 (3 hours, IIT)
  • MATH 311 (3 hours, DU)
  • General Education (3 hours, DU)
  • General Education (3 hours, DU)
  • Total: 15 hours
• Sixth Semester
  • MMAE 202 (3 hours, IIT)
  • MMAE 305 (3 hours, IIT)
  • MMAE 313 (3 hours, IIT)
  • MMAE 320 (3 hours, IIT)
  • MATH 441 (3 hours, DU)
  • Junior Seminar (3 hours, DU)
  • Total: 18 hours
• Seventh Semester
  • MMAE 311 (3 hours, IIT)
  • MMAE 312 (3 hours, IIT)
  • MMAE 315 (4 hours, IIT)
  • MMAE 350 (3 hours, IIT) / Note 4
  • General Education (3 hours, DU)
  • Total: 16 hours
• Eighth Semester
  • MMAE 304 (3 hours, IIT)
  • MMAE 352 (3 hours, IIT)
  • MMAE 372 (3 hours, IIT)
  • MMAE 443 (3 hours, IIT)
  • MATH 421 (3 hours, DU)
  • MATH Elect (300+) (3 hours, DU)
  • Total: 18 hours
• Ninth Semester
  • MMAE 410 (3 hours, IIT)
  • MMAE 411 (3 hours, IIT)
  • MMAE 414 (3 hours, IIT)
  • IPRO Elective (3 hours, IIT)
  • Senior Seminar (3 hours, DU)
  • Total: 15 hours
• Tenth Semester
  • MMAE 412 (3 hours, IIT)
  • MMAE 415 (4 hours, IIT)
  • MMAE Technical Elective (3 hours, IIT)
  • IPRO Elective (3 hours, IIT)
  • MATH Elect (300+) (3 hours, DU)
  • MATH 480 (2 hours, DU)
  • Total: 18 hours

Notes

• Note 1: PHYS 221 and 222 (DU) = PHYS 123 and 221 (IIT)
• Note 2: See Humanities and Social Sciences requirements
• Note 3: A minimum of 45 semester hours must be completed at IIT
• Note 4: MMAE 350 (IIT) will substitute for a Math Elect (300+) (DU)
• Note 5: Consult your academic advisers regarding the completion of courses in a summer term to reduce your academic load in the fall or spring term

Total Program Hours

The total program hours required for completion is 172 hours.