Aerospace Engineering - Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
The aerospace engineering program prepares students for a range of professional engineering careers in aerospace and related professions. The aerospace engineering curriculum covers the important classical areas of low and high speed aerodynamics, propulsion, orbital mechanics, flight mechanics and control, aerospace structures and laboratory practice. In addition, the principles of systems engineering and design that are necessary to conceive, design, analyze and troubleshoot complex engineering systems are covered extensively and are considered to be especially important in the overall educational experience. Students will also be encouraged to participate in significant non-classroom experiences, including:
- co-ops and internships;
- industrial and laboratory field trips;
- guest speakers from outside NMSU;
- the New Mexico Space Grant Program;
- special seminar programs on current topics in aerospace.
Aerospace engineers find employment in areas of launch vehicles, space vehicles and missions, aircraft systems design, land and sea vehicle design, robotics and automated manufacturing, safety and other areas. The aerospace engineering background also allows graduates to pursue careers in non-aerospace fields of engineering. Graduates of the aerospace engineering program will be prepared to apply the following skills to problems of interest either in the industry or research and development:
- engineering sciences,
- mathematics,
- computational methods,
- modern experimental methods,
- effective communication skills and
- systems engineering principles.
The aerospace engineering program is also intended to prepare students to pursue graduate study, which can be of significant benefit in the aerospace profession. The general goals of the aerospace engineering program, as well as the program educational objectives, are the same as those stated above for the mechanical engineering program.
Requirements (123 Credits)
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 123 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300/3000 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
In addition to the NMSU and College of Engineering requirements for graduation, a student must obtain a minimum grade of C- in all math, science, and engineering courses applied toward their Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering (AE) and/or Mechanical Engineering (ME) minor.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | 4 | |
| Composition I Honors | 4 | |
| English Composition - Level 2 1 | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication | 3 | |
| Oral Communication 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication Honors | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics | 4 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 2 | 4 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Honors | 4 | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences & Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| PHYS 1310G & PHYS 1310L | Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab | 4 |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| Areas V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | 4 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors | 4 | |
| Viewing a Wider World | ||
| Viewing a Wider World Electives 3 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | ||
| ENGR 110 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| ENGR 140 | Introduction to Programming and Embedded Systems | 4 |
| ENGR 233 | Engineering Mechanics I | 3 |
| ENGR 234 | Engineering Mechanics II | 3 |
| ENGR 217 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| ENGR 217 L | Manufacturing Processes Lab | 1 |
| M E 228 | Engineering Analysis I | 3 |
| M E 240 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| M E 261 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| M E 328 | Engineering Analysis II | 3 |
| M E 341 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| M E 345 | Experimental Methods I | 3 |
| M E 349 | MAE Career Seminar | 1 |
| Aerospace Engineering | ||
| A E 339 | Aerodynamics I | 3 |
| A E 362 | Orbital Mechanics | 3 |
| A E 363 | Aerospace Structures | 3 |
| A E 364 | Flight Dynamics and Controls | 3 |
| A E 419 | Propulsion | 3 |
| A E 439 | Aerodynamics II | 3 |
| A E 424 | Aerospace Systems Engineering | 3 |
| A E 428 | Aerospace Capstone Design 4 | 3 |
| A E 447 | Aerofluids Laboratory | 3 |
| Select one Aerospace Engineering Senior Elective from the following: | 3 | |
| Special Topics | 3 | |
| Aircraft Design | 3 | |
| Advanced Flight Dynamics and Controls | 3 | |
| Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics | 3 | |
| Building Energy and Environment | 3 | |
| Special Topics | 3 | |
| Control System Design | 3 | |
| Experimental Modal Analysis | 3 | |
| Engineering Failure Analysis | 3 | |
| Properties and Mechanical Behavior of Materials | 3 | |
| Applied Finite Elements | 3 | |
| Alternative and Renewable Energy | 3 | |
| Introduction to Combustion | 3 | |
| Introduction to Robotics | 3 | |
| Mechatronics | 3 | |
| Special Topics 5 | 3 | |
| Non- Departmental Requirements | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 2530G | Calculus III | 3 |
| Natural Science | ||
| PHYS 1320G | Calculus -Based Physics II | 3 |
| Engineering | ||
| ENGR 190 | Introduction to Engineering Mathematics | 4 |
| C E 301 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| CHME 361 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives to bring the total credits to 123 | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 123 | |
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See General Education section in this catalog for a full list of courses.
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MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1511G first.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section in this catalog for a full list of courses.
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A E 428 Aerospace Capstone Design can be substituted by ENGR 401 Engineering Capstone I for those who pursue dual degrees in Mechanical Engineering and in Aerospace Engineering.
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The total number of credits must be 3 in order for ENGR 400 to be counted as Aerospace Engineering Elective.
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MATH 1511G or MATH 1511H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 or Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Honors | 4 |
| ENGR 190 | Introduction to Engineering Mathematics | 4 |
| CHEM 1215G | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 |
| ENGL 1110G or ENGL 1110H | Composition I or Composition I Honors | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 1521G or MATH 1521H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II or Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors | 4 |
| PHYS 1310G & PHYS 1310L | Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab | 4 |
| ENGR 110 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| ENGL 2210G or ENGL 2210H | Professional and Technical Communication or Professional and Technical Communication | 3 |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 2530G | Calculus III | 3 |
| ENGR 233 | Engineering Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 1320G | Calculus -Based Physics II | 3 |
| ENGR 140 | Introduction to Programming and Embedded Systems | 4 |
| ENGR 217 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| ENGR 217 L | Manufacturing Processes Lab | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| M E 228 | Engineering Analysis I | 3 |
| ENGR 234 | Engineering Mechanics II | 3 |
| M E 261 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| M E 240 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking or Introduction to Communication Honors | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| M E 328 | Engineering Analysis II | 3 |
| A E 339 | Aerodynamics I | 3 |
| A E 362 | Orbital Mechanics | 3 |
| C E 301 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| CHME 361 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| M E 349 | MAE Career Seminar | 1 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| A E 363 | Aerospace Structures | 3 |
| A E 439 | Aerodynamics II | 3 |
| A E 424 | Aerospace Systems Engineering | 3 |
| M E 345 | Experimental Methods I | 3 |
| M E 341 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| A E 428 | Aerospace Capstone Design | 3 |
| A E 447 | Aerofluids Laboratory | 3 |
| A E 364 | Flight Dynamics and Controls | 3 |
| Area V: Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| A E 419 | Propulsion | 3 |
| Aerospace engineering senior elective | 3 | |
| Viewing a Wider World 3 | 3 | |
| Viewing a Wider World 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 123 | |
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MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1511G first.
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See the General Education section in this catalog for a full list of courses.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section in this catalog for a full list of courses.