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.
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