Aerospace Engineering Minor
A minor in Aerospace Engineering is available for students who want to add this knowledge and skills to their major program. Aerospace Engineering is a field of engineering that focuses on aspects of design, development, evaluation, and testing of aircraft and spacecraft. The Aerospace Engineering minor prepares students for careers in the aerospace field such as in aircraft and spacecraft design, aerodynamics research, propulsion system engineering, as well as aircraft/spacecraft dynamics modeling and control systems.
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of aerospace engineering, highlighting key milestones, innovations, and influential figures.
- Accurately identify and explain the function of key components in aircraft and spacecraft that provide structure, lift, propulsion, control, stability, and navigation.
- Apply advanced aerodynamic concepts and fluid dynamics to analyze and design aircraft or spacecraft components.
Minor Prerequisites - 11-12 credit hours
| EGR 211 | Engineering Mechanics-Statics | 3 |
| EGR 311 | Mechanics of Fluids I | 3 |
| ME 331 | Fundamental Thermodynamics | 3 |
| EGR 212 | Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics | 3 |
| Or | |
| EGR 214 | Principles of Dynamics | 2 |
Required Courses - 6 credit hours
| | Science of Flight | 3 |
| ME 312 | Mechanics of Fluids II | 2 |
| | Aerodynamics | 1 |
Minor Electives - 6 credit hours
Select two courses from the list below. Additional prerequisites apply for
ME 449 and
ME 453.
Students who are pursuing a major or minor that includes the courses above are advised to meet with an academic advisor to ensure they meet the degree requirements and the Aerospace Engineering minor requirements, subject to the 25% overlap rule.