Undergraduate Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering Requirements

A BSc in Aerospace Engineering program lays the foundation for the core aerospace engineering discipline while engaging students to study and understand how engineering fits within the overall global aerospace and space related profession and industry. Principles of science and engineering are applied to design and analysis of flight vehicles and related aerospace systems in well designed course sequences to ensure that students gain hands on experience in developing flight vehicles from concept to design, including the fabrication and testing processes. Using advanced computer modeling and simulations, as well as hands on laboratories and real life projects, students are equipped with the tools to contribute immediately and effectively to the aerospace and the blooming space industries in UAE and the region.

Degree Requirements

To be recommended for graduation with a BSc in Aerospace Engineering, students must satisfactorily complete the courses in the specified curriculum categories as set out below. These categories cover the University General Education Requirements (GER, 48 credits), Program additional Math/Science requirements (15 credits), as well as the Aerospace Engineering Core (61 credits) and Technical Electives (6 credits) requirements. The normal length of the program is 130 credits.

Additional Aerospace Engineering Math/Sciences Requirement (15 credits)

To satisfy the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences requirements, the BSc in Aerospace Engineering curriculum requires the following four courses in addition to the Math/Sciences courses required in GERs: CHEM115, PHYS121, MATH111, and MATH112.

MATH 211Differential Equations and Linear Algebra

4

MATH 231Calculus III

3

PHYS 122University Physics II

4

PHYS 203Introduction to Astronomy

4

Aerospace Engineering Major Requirements (61 credits)

AERO 200Statics

3

AERO 201Engineering Dynamics

3

AERO 215Introduction to Aerospace Engineering

4

AERO 225Mechanics of Solids

4

AERO 240Thermofluids for Aerospace Engineering

4

AERO 320Aerospace Materials

3

AERO 321Aerospace Structures

3

AERO 335Aerodynamics I

4

AERO 336Aerodynamics II

3

AERO 350Dynamic Systems and Control

4

AERO 399Aerospace Engineering Internship

1

AERO 415Aerospace Materials Manufacturing

3

AERO 440Aerospace Propulsion

3

AERO 450Flight Dynamics and Stability

3

AERO 465Space Dynamics and Control

3

AERO 470Aircraft Design Laboratory

3

AERO 485Spacecraft Design

3

AERO 497Senior Design Project I

3

AERO 498Senior Design Project 2

3

AERO 399Aerospace Engineering Internship

1

Aerospace Engineering Technical Electives (6 credits)

The following is a sample list of courses that will satisfy the technical electives for the BSc in Aerospace Engineering. Students must select a total of six credits from this list. Technical electives may be at 300-level or 400-level and at most three credits may be Undergraduate Research. In addition, courses from the list below may be taken to satisfy the technical electives requirement. Additional courses may be approved by the department as technical electives.

AERO 401UAV Modeling and Control

3

AERO 426Composite Materials Design

3

AERO 431Viscous Flows

3

AERO 433Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics

3

AERO 441Introduction to Combustion

3

AERO 461Aviation Management and Certification

3

AERO 495Special Topics in Aerospace Engineering

3

 Space

AERO 377Undergraduate Research

3

Or

AERO 477Undergraduate Research

3

 Space

AERO 391Independent Study I

3

Or

AERO 491Independent Study II

3

No more than 3 credits of Independent Study and Research Course may be counted towards a student’s degree.