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Minor in Aerospace Engineering<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Ever wondered what it takes to launch a rocket, design a drone, or optimize the aerodynamics of a next-generation aircraft? The aerospace engineering minor is your opportunity to explore the science of flight and space travel while adding a unique and high-powered edge to your professional resume.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why pursue a minor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pursuing a minor in aerospace engineering is a great way to clarify interests and create a more robust academic experience for engineering majors or other students interested in learning more about the world of air and space.  Students passionate about aerospace engineering will find this program offers a foundation of understanding in critical areas of aerospace engineering broadening their future career opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our aerospace engineering curriculum offers undergraduate students the chance to hone expertise in aerodynamics, propulsion, orbital mechanics, and stability\/control through the completion of a minimum of 15 credits. In order to pursue a minor in aerospace engineering, undergraduate students must meet the prerequisites for the courses required by the minor. Some of the courses used in the minor may also satisfy requirements for the student\u2019s major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the course catalog for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Check out some of the courses that our students take as part of the aerospace engineering program. For a full list of courses, use the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AE 351 Compressible Flow   <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One-dimensional internal flow with shocks, friction, and nonadiabatic conditions. Two-dimensional external flows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AE 370 Airplane Performance <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Airplane aerodynamics, characteristics of propulsion systems, prediction of airplane performance, static and dynamic stability, and control of aircraft.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AE 424 Astronautics  <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Solar system; orbital mechanics; propulsion; atmospheric entry, including thermal protection materials, human factors in space flight, the space environment, and current topics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AE 460 Aerospace System Design <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Synthesis and design of a complete aerospace system. Participation in team design effort including formal presentations and design report.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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