Program Overview

Undergraduate Degree Requirements

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering, a student must complete the requirements listed below. A minimum of 180 credits is required to complete the degree.

Mathematics (27 credits)

• MATH 124 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5)
• MATH 125 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5)
• MATH 126 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5)
• MATH 207 Introduction to Differential Equations (4)
• MATH 208 Matrix Algebra with Applications (4)
• MATH 224 Advanced Multivariable Calculus (4)

Sciences (25 credits)

• CHEM 142 General Chemistry (5)
• CSE 160 Data Programming (Python) or ME 123 Introduction to Visualization and Computer-Aided Design (Solidworks) (5)
• PHYS 121 Mechanics (5)
• PHYS 122 Electromagnetism (5)
• PHYS 123 Waves (5)

Engineering Fundamentals (16 credits)

• AA 210 Engineering Statics (4)
• CEE 220 Introduction to Mechanics of Materials (4)
• ME 230 Kinematics and Dynamics (4)
• AA 260 Thermodynamics (4)

Written & Oral Communication (5 credits)

• English Composition - C (5)
• 9 additional writing credits are built into A&A core courses - W

Areas of Inquiry Requirements (24 credits)

• Arts and Humanities - A&H (10)
• Social Sciences - SSc (10)
• Additional A&H and/or SSc (4)
• 5 additional diversity credits are required and can overlap with other areas of inquiry requirements - DIV

A&A Core Courses (50 credits)

• AMATH 301 Beginning Scientific Computing (4)
• AA 301 Compressible Aerodynamics (4)
• AA 302 Incompressible Aerodynamics (4)
• AA 310 Orbital and Space Flight Mechanics (4)
• AA 311 Atmospheric Flight Mechanics (4)
• AA 312 Structural Vibrations (4)
• AA 320 Aerospace Instrumentation (3) - W
• AA 321 Aerospace Laboratory I (3) - W
• AA 322 Aerospace Laboratory II (3) - W
• AA 331 Aerospace Structures I (4)
• AA 332 Aerospace Structures II (4)
• AA 395 Undergraduate Seminar (1)
• AA 447 Control in Aerospace Systems (4)
• AA 460 Propulsion (4)

A&A Capstone Design Courses (8 credits)

Select one sequence:

• AA 410 Aircraft Design I (4)
• AA 411 Aircraft Design II (4) OR
• AA 420 Spacecraft and Space Systems Design I (4)
• AA 421 Spacecraft and Space Systems Design II (4)

A&A Technical Electives (15 credits)

Choose from the following:

• AA 402 Viscous Fluid Mechanics (3)
• AA 405 Introduction to Aerospace Plasmas (3)
• AA 406 Electric Propulsion (3)
• AA 419 Aerospace Heat Transfer (3)
• AA 430 Finite Element Analysis I (3)
• AA 448 Control Systems Sensors and Actuators (3)
• AA 461 Air Breathing Propulsion (3)
• AA 462 Rocket Propulsion (3)
• AA 470 System Engineering (4)
• AA 516 Stability and Control of Flight Vehicles (3)
• AA 532 Mechanics of Composite Materials (3)
• AA 498 Special Topics (may only be used when pre-approved by the department)
• AA 499 Undergraduate Research
• ENGR 321 Engineering Internship Education

Up to 6 credits combined from AA 499 and ENGR 321 may be applied toward technical electives.

Free Electives (13 credits)

Choose from the following:

• Additional coursework in any subject area not used elsewhere in degree.

Degree Requirements

• Bachelor of Science
• Undergraduate Course Syllabi
• Senior capstone projects
• Undergraduate Minor
• Master of Aerospace Engineering
• Master of Science
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Undergraduate Advising

The undergraduate academic adviser is Erica Coleman, located in 317B GUG.