Aerospace Engineering (AE) is the study of the engineering discipline which develops new technologies for use in aviation, defense systems, and space exploration. The course explores the evolution of flight, flight fundamentals, navigation and control, aerospace materials, propulsion, space travel, orbital mechanics, ergonomics, remotely operated systems and related careers. In addition, the course presents alternative applications for aerospace engineering concepts. Utilizing the Activity Project Problem Based (APPB) teaching and learning pedagogy, students will analyze, design, and build aerospace systems. While implementing these designs, students will continually hone their interpersonal skills, creativity, and application of the design process.
Unit 1: Introduction to Aerospace
Evolution of Flight, Physics of Flight, Flight Planning and Navigation
Unit 2: Aerospace Design
Materials, Structures, Propulsion, and Flight Physiology
Unit 3: Space
Space Travel and Orbital Mechanics
Unit 4: Alternative Applications
Remote Systems and Aerospace Careers