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Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

The field of aerospace engineering developed because of humanity's desire for aircraft systems for military, commercial, and civilian purposes; it was first called aeronautical engineering or aeronautics. When the space age began, it was natural for aeronautical engineers to participate in the development of spacecraft systems for space exploration. This branch of engineering became known as astronautical engineering or astronautics, and the combined field is called aerospace engineering or aeronautics and astronautics. Because of the diverse nature of the work, the aerospace engineer must have a basic knowledge of physics, mathematics, digital computation, and the various disciplines of aerospace engineering: aerodynamics and propulsion, structural mechanics, flight mechanics and orbital mechanics, and control. Because of their extensive education in fundamental disciplines, aerospace engineers can work in areas other than aerospace engineering and are employed in a wide range of careers.

The objectives of the aerospace engineering degree program are to prepare students for professional practice in aerospace engineering and related engineering and scientific fields; to prepare students for such postbaccalaureate study as their aptitudes and professional goals may dictate; to instill in students a commitment to lifelong education and to ethical behavior throughout their professional careers; and to make students aware of the global and societal effects of technology. To meet these objectives, the faculty has designed a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes fundamentals in the basic sciences, mathematics, and the humanities and integrates classroom and laboratory experiences in the engineering disciplines of aerodynamics and propulsion, structural mechanics, mechanics of materials, flight and orbital mechanics, controls, computation, measurements and instrumentation, design, and technical communication. The curriculum requires students to use modern engineering tools, to work individually, and to practice teamwork.

The first two years of the aerospace engineering curriculum emphasize fundamental material along with engineering sciences, while the third year introduces concepts in the areas of fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, system dynamics and control, and experimentation. The fourth year provides further depth in aerospace engineering, with emphasis on design and laboratory courses. Upon entering the major sequence, the student elects to pursue either of two technical areas, atmospheric flight or space flight. The courses required for each option are listed below. Both area options are complemented by general education courses and courses offered in other engineering disciplines. In addition, the student may choose technical electives that increase the breadth of the program or that provide additional depth within one or more subdisciplines. All of the following subdisciplines are also represented in the required courses for both technical area options.

Aerodynamics and propulsion. This subdiscipline embraces study in one of the more traditional areas of aerospace engineering. It involves fluid motion, propulsion, lift and drag on wings and other bodies, high-speed heating effects, and wind tunnel investigation of these problems. Topics of study include fluid mechanics, gas dynamics, heat transfer, aerodynamics, propulsion, and experimental fluid mechanics.

Structural mechanics. This subdiscipline includes the study of airplane, spacecraft, and missile structures, the materials that make them efficient, and methods for testing, analysis, and design of new structural systems. Course topics include structural analysis, structural dynamics, materials (including advanced composites), aeroelasticity, experimental structural mechanics, and computer-aided design of structures.

Flight mechanics and orbital mechanics. Flight mechanics involves the analysis of the motion of aircraft, missiles, rockets, reentry vehicles, and spacecraft that are subjected to gravitational, propulsive, and aerodynamic forces; the study of uncontrolled motion of satellites and coasting spacecraft is usually referred to as orbital mechanics. Subject matter in these areas includes trajectory analysis and optimization; attitude dynamics, stability, and control; flight test; orbit determination; orbital operations; and simulation.

Flight control. Control theory is applied in aerospace engineering to the development of automatic flight control systems for aircraft (autopilots and stability augmentation systems), attitude control systems for satellites, and guidance and control systems for missiles, rockets, reentry vehicles, and spacecraft. Course topics include linear system theory, classical control theory, digital control, and probability theory.

Curriculum

Course requirements are divided into three categories: basic sequence courses, major sequence courses, and other required courses. Enrollment in major sequence courses is restricted to students who have received credit for all of the basic sequence courses and have been admitted to the major sequence by the College of Engineering Admissions Committee. (Requirements for admission to a major sequence are given in this chapter.) Enrollment in other required courses is not restricted by completion of the basic sequence.

Courses used to fulfill technical and nontechnical elective requirements must be approved by the aerospace engineering faculty before the student enrolls in them. Courses that fulfill the social science and fine arts/humanities requirements are listed in this chapter.

Courses			Semester Hours
Basic Sequence Courses
	Aerospace Engineering 201, 102, 211, Chemistry 301, Engineering Mechanics 306, 311M, 319, English 316K, Mathematics 408C, 408D, 427K, 427L, Mechanical Engineering 210, Physics 303K, 303L, 103M, 103N, Rhetoric and Composition 306		49
Major Sequence Courses
	Aerospace Engineering 320, 120K, 221K, 121M, 324L, 330M, 340, 463Q, 365, 366K, 367K, 167M, 369K, 370L, 376K		39
	Approved communication elective (Civil Engineering 333T or another course approved by the department)		3
	Technical area courses		7
	Approved technical electives		6
Other Required Courses
	Electrical Engineering 331K, Mechanical Engineering 326		6
	American government, including Texas government		6
	American history		6
	Approved social science elective		3
	Approved fine arts or humanities elective		3
		Minimum Required	128

Technical Area Options

The technical area option allows the student to choose seven semester hours of technical area courses in either atmospheric flight or space flight. Each student should choose a technical area by the end of the first semester of the junior year and plan an academic program to meet the area requirements in the next three semesters. Many students choose technical electives that will strengthen their backgrounds in one specialty area, but this is not required. It should be noted that a student may choose the technical area courses in the other technical area as electives and that, with the addition of only one semester hour beyond the minimum number required, the student can complete all required courses in both technical areas. This route provides a greater emphasis on the design process and gives students more flexibility in the job market.

Area I, Atmospheric Flight

Also called aeronautics, this area provides the student with a well-rounded program of study emphasizing the major disciplines of aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, design, performance, and control of aircraft. These subjects are treated at a fundamental level that lays a foundation for work in a broad variety of specialties in the aircraft industry. This option is intended for the undergraduate student whose primary interest is aircraft.

Aerospace Engineering 362K, Compressible Fluid Mechanics
Aerospace Engineering 162M, Applied Compressible Fluid Mechanics
Aerospace Engineering 261K, Aircraft Design
Aerospace Engineering 161M, Aircraft Design Laboratory

Area II, Space Flight

Also called astronautics, this area offers a well-rounded program of study that provides a background in the traditional areas of fluid mechanics, materials, structures, propulsion, controls, and flight mechanics, while also giving the student a chance to learn about the space environment, attitude determination and control, orbital mechanics, mission design, and spacecraft systems and design. These subjects are treated at a fundamental level that lays a foundation for work in a broad variety of specialties in space-related industries. This option is intended for the undergraduate student whose primary interest is space and spacecraft.

Aerospace Engineering 166M, Space Applications Laboratory
Aerospace Engineering 372K, Advanced Spacecraft Dynamics
Aerospace Engineering 274L, Spacecraft/Mission Design Principles
Aerospace Engineering 174M, Spacecraft/Mission Design Laboratory

Suggested Arrangement of Courses

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Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

An unprecedented growth in the building industry, already one of the largest industries in the nation, has created a pressing demand for engineers with specialized training to plan and direct the activities of the industry. This need has been further intensified by the introduction of new materials, new structural systems, and new methods and management techniques. The curriculum in architectural engineering is designed to meet this demand. It offers training in the fundamentals of engineering, with specialization in structural engineering, construction engineering and project management, environmental systems for buildings, or construction materials.

This curriculum affords the student the opportunity to attain competence in the structural design of buildings from high-rise to long-span structures and from commercial buildings to complex industrial facilities. Courses in environmental control systems permit graduates to integrate modern electrical, mechanical, and utility distribution systems with the structural and architectural elements of buildings. Courses in construction methods and project management offer the student an opportunity to obtain a versatile background suitable for all areas of the building industry.

The extensive technical requirements, coupled with courses in arts and sciences, provide the architectural engineering student with an opportunity to obtain a background that is ideally suited for careers and positions of responsibility with consulting engineers, general contractors, manufacturers, government agencies, and architecture firms. The curriculum also serves as an excellent springboard to graduate study in the areas of structural engineering, construction engineering and project management, environmental systems for buildings, and construction materials.

The objective of the architectural engineering degree program is to prepare students for architectural engineering leadership positions after they earn either the bachelor's degree or an advanced degree. This preparation requires that students develop the basis for lifetime learning and self-improvement and form a deep appreciation of the relationships among basic knowledge, technological advancement, ethics, and professionalism. To meet the program's objective, the faculty has designed a rigorous, demanding, state-of-the-art curriculum that integrates lectures and laboratory experience in the basic sciences, mathematics, engineering science, engineering design, and the liberal arts.

Dual Degree Program in Architectural Engineering and Architecture

A program that leads to both the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering degree and the Bachelor of Architecture degree is available to qualified students. The program combines the course requirements of both degrees and requires six years for completion. Students who wish to pursue both degrees must apply for admission to the School of Architecture according to the procedures and deadlines established by the school. The program is described in chapter 2; additional information is available from the undergraduate adviser for architectural engineering.

Curriculum

Course requirements are divided into three categories: basic sequence courses, major sequence courses, and other required courses. Enrollment in major sequence courses is restricted to students who have received credit for all of the basic sequence courses and have been admitted to the major sequence by the College of Engineering Admissions Committee. (Requirements for admission to a major sequence are given in this chapter.) Enrollment in other required courses is not restricted by completion of the basic sequence.

Courses used to fulfill technical and nontechnical elective requirements must be approved by the architectural engineering faculty before the student enrolls in them. Courses that fulfill the social science and fine arts/humanities requirements are listed in this chapter.

Technical Electives

Technical electives in architectural engineering are listed in four areas of specialization below. Six semester hours, the "approved technical electives," must be chosen from the following technical area courses or selected with the approval of the chairman. Lower-division courses may not be used as technical electives.

Area I, Structural Engineering

Structural engineering is of special interest to the student who plans to pursue a career in the structural analysis and design of buildings for a consulting firm, in industry, or in research. Emphasis is on analysis of indeterminate structures and current design procedures in foundations, reinforced concrete, metals, and timber.

Architectural Engineering 345K, Masonry Engineering
Civil Engineering 362M, Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
Civil Engineering 362N, Advanced Steel Design
Civil Engineering 363, Advanced Structural Analysis

Area II, Construction Engineering and Project Management

Construction engineering and project management integrates the technical education of engineering with the financial, legal, and administrative skills required for business management. The expected growth of construction volume and the increasing complexity of projects should provide engineering management career opportunities with construction companies, construction management consultants, government agencies, educational institutions, material suppliers, real estate firms, and others.

Architectural Engineering 350, Advanced CAD Procedures
Architectural Engineering 358, Cost Estimating in Building Construction
Civil Engineering 352, Civil Engineering Measurements
Mechanical Engineering 366L, Operations Research Models

Area III, Environmental Systems for Buildings

This area emphasizes the design of controlled and comfortable environments in buildings and industrial facilities. Special attention is given to water distribution and sanitary waste in buildings; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning; noise and vibration control; and illumination. Graduates are prepared to seek employment with consulting firms and industries that specialize in the selection and design of mechanical, electrical, and acoustical systems and equipment for buildings.

Mechanical Engineering 339, Heat Transfer
Mechanical Engineering 374L, Design of Thermal Systems
Mechanical Engineering 374S, Solar Energy Systems Design
Mechanical Engineering 379N, Engineering Acoustics

Area IV, Construction Materials

The construction materials area is of special interest to the student who plans a career in materials testing, forensic engineering, or building materials research and development.
Civil Engineering 351, Construction Materials
Civil Engineering 366K, Design of Bituminous Mixtures
Civil Engineering 366M, Modern Pavement Materials
Mechanical Engineering 349, Corrosion Engineering
Mechanical Engineering 378K, Mechanical Behavior of Materials

Suggested Arrangement of Courses

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Chapter 1 - The University
Chapter 2 - School of Architecture
Chapter 3 - Red McCombs School of Business
Chapter 4 - College of Communication
Chapter 5 - College of Education
Chapter 6 - College of Engineering
Chapter 7 - College of Fine Arts
Chapter 8 - College of Liberal Arts
Chapter 9 - College of Natural Sciences
Chapter 10 - School of Nursing
Chapter 11 - College of Pharmacy
Chapter 12 - School of Social Work
Chapter 13 - The Faculty
Texas Common Course Numbering System (Appendix A)
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