3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Distance Learning Lower Division
The role of design in aerospace engineering. Introduction to aerodynamics, performance, propulsion, structures, stability and control, and weights. Layout and general arrangement of aerospace vehicles. Design concept generation and selection. Computational methods for design. Trade studies and graphical optimization. Conceptual design exercise involving aircraft, spacecraft, or both. Technical presentations and communication for aerospace engineering.
Learning Outcomes1Acquire and apply basic technical knowledge about aerospace engineering.
2Develop intuition about aerospace engineering and aerospace vehicles.
3Understand and implement the design process for aerospace systems.
4Use computers in aerospace design.
5Solve problems as part of a team.
6Design an aerospace vehicle/system.
7Give oral presentations and write technical reports required of design engineers.
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