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Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Engineering Program at Embry-Riddle Is Focused on the Future

The Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering provides a broad exposure to engineering fundamentals and prepares the graduating student for a wide range of engineering positions in industry or government. The program also is an excellent preparation for graduate school in a number of disciplines.

Mission-Oriented Vehicles

The program's primary focus is on the engineering of mission-oriented vehicles for atmospheric and space flight. In addition to the general education requirements, the student will study aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, space systems, controls, materials, instrumentation, electrical fundamentals, computer applications, orbital mechanics, and design.

Capstone Design Project

Students choose to integrate their knowledge in either an aircraft or spacecraft capstone design project. Design projects in a number of courses will develop and refine the students' ability to integrate their knowledge, communicate both verbally and in writing, and work in a team environment. A large number of hands-on experiences will expose the student to practical engineering to balance the theoretical analysis required to understand aircraft and spacecraft systems.

Program Objectives

Outcomes (expectations of students in or graduating from our programs) for all Engineering Degree Programs are highlighted in the Engineering section of the catalog. Specific objectives for the Aerospace Engineering Degree Program include:

1. Alumni will demonstrate skills in math, science, and engineering fundamentals. This includes competence in the fundamental engineering areas that include statics, dynamics, circuits, materials science, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and experimental techniques and instrumentation. Students will also use modern and appropriate software that enable analysis, simulation, and design of aerospace systems.

2. Alumni working in the engineering field will demonstrate an understanding and philosophy that promotes engineering practice founded in technical integrity, ethics, social and environmental responsibility, and global awareness.

3. Alumni will demonstrate the ability to assimilate topics from multiple sources and design a system. They will have a broad understanding of theinterrelations of the aerospace disciplines and their impact on aerospace designs. They will understand the importance of teamwork and communications and bring design expertise to the workplace.

4. Alumni will demonstrate depth in their discipline in structures, aeronautics, propulsion, or astronautics and have depth in theoretical, computational, and experimental methods.

These objectives coupled with outcomes are extensive and form the foundation of the program.

We ask a lot from our students and faculty. The commitment students make in the program, and consequently the skills they bring to the workforce are substantial. These commitments and skills are required in order to be considered among the best in the industry.

Bachelor's Degree Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

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The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering program requires successful completion of a minimum of 129 credit hours. The program may be completed in eight semesters assuming appropriate background and full-time enrollment. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is needed for all required AE, EGR, EP, and ES courses, excluding technical electives. The courses necessary to earn this degree are listed below. Students should be aware that many courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites. Check the course descriptions at the back of this catalog before registering for classes to ensure required sequencing. Students should note that a grade of C or better is required in MA 241, MA 242, and PS 150 for entry into ES courses and also PS 160 for entry into AE courses.