Course Objectives

This course is intended as an introduction to the topics of Aerospace Engineering and Flight Mechanics. It lays the foundations for understanding the relationship between different aerospace subsystems; aerodynamics, control, structure, and propulsion.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:

• Recognize the milestones in aerospace engineering history

• Recognize the phenomenon of change in atmospheric physical properties

• Identify basic elements of airfoils and other aerodynamic shapes

• Identify the different elements of aircraft and spacecraft and their functions

• Recognize basic elements of aircraft and spacecraft performance

• Evaluate basic aerodynamic characteristics of aircraft

• Evaluate performance characteristics of aerospace vehicles

• Identify different types of aerospace propulsion systems

• Use a programming tool to produce simple programs for the course calculations

References

Introduction to Flight, 7th Edition, John D. Anderson, McGraw Hill, 2012, ISBN-13 9780073380247