Aerospace Engineering
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Aerospace Engineering program is to provide students with the opportunity and encouragement for high quality education in aerospace engineering leading to successful placement and practice in the profession.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- To provide an education that includes in-depth fundamental instruction in aerodynamics, structures, flight mechanics, orbital mechanics, flight propulsion, and the design of aerospace systems.
- To prepare students for professional careers in aerospace engineering by developing the skills pertinent to problem solving, analysis, design, and those personal skills required for teamwork and effective communication.
- To provide opportunities to develop and cultivate life-long learning skills, individual professionalism, and ethics.
- To prepare capable students for graduate study at major universities.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering;
- An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
- An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs;
- An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams;
- An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems;
- An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
- An ability to communicate effectively;
- The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global/societal context;
- A recognition of the need for an ability to engage in life-long learning;
- A knowledge of contemporary issues;
- An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice;
- A demonstrated knowledge of aerodynamics, aerospace materials, structures, flight mechanics, propulsion including rocket propulsion, stability and control, orbital mechanics and the space environment;
- A demonstrated design competence that includes integration of aerospace topics.