StudyQA — Bachelor: Aerospace Science and Engineering

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Aerospace Science and Engineering is the branch of engineering that applies scientific knowledge to the design, manufacture and operation of aircraft. Our Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Science and Engineering provides a broad background and fundamental education in mathematics, the physical sciences, and the engineering sciences. These fundamentals, when complemented by the required technical courses, prepare you for employment in government or industry, while simultaneously establishing an excellent foundation for graduate studies.

The fundamental disciplines of the branch of engineering apply to all bodies and vehicles whose applied loads are influenced by aerodynamic forces. Within this context, aeronautical engineers are involved with automobiles, trains, ships and submarines, aircraft, rockets and missiles, sports equipment and a variety of energy systems. Courses in fundamental engineering principles are supplemented with courses in propulsion, aerodynamics, performance, stability and control, aircraft preliminary design, aeronautical structures, and aeroelasticity.

A broad range of technical elective courses is available. Some students choose these electives from one area of study in order to begin developing a specialty. Others choose from several areas in order to broaden their background in the sciences and engineering. Typical aerospace science and engineering specialties include aero-thermodynamics, propulsion systems, aircraft performance, stability and control, aeronautical structures, aeroelesticity, flight testing, space systems design, or component and mechanism design. Students should consult with a faculty adviser before selecting technical electives.

Communication, Writing and General Education Requirements

Expository Writing
Introduction to Literature
Books of West Civ/ Ancient World
Books of West Civ/MidAge-Enlight
Books of West Civ/Modern Crisis
Books of Contemporary World
Intro to Native American Lit
Intro to Public Speaking
Group Communication
Advanced Composition
Writing in the Disciplines: Engineering
Writing in the Professions: Business Writing
Writing in the Professions: Science
Writing in the Professions: Technical Writing

Lower Division Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Engineering Requirements

Calculus
Vector Analysis
Linear Algebra
Differential Equations
Classical Physics
Modern Physics
General Chemistry

Engineering

Engineering Graphics in Design
Engr Prob Solving / Engr Applic
Circuits I
Statics
Properties of Materials

Engineering core requirements

Electronic Circuits and Systems
Dynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Mechanics of Materials
Thermodynamics
Professional Responsibilities
Thermo-Fluid Dynamics
Measurement Systems
Experimental Methods for Thermal Fluids
Fundamentals of Heat Transfer
Automatic Control of Eng. Systems
Applied Aircraft Aerodynamics
Stability & Control of Aerospace Vehicles
Finite Element Methods in Structure
Aerospace Structures
Aircraft Propulsion
Aircraft Performance and Design
Engineering Analysis
Numerical Analysis in Differential Equations
Intro to Numerical Analysis

Electives

Rocket Propulsion
Space Systems Design
Orbital Mechanics
Intro to Space Vehicles
Theoretical/Computational Aerodynamics
Stability of Flexible Dynamic Systems

Requirements

To be considered for freshman admission to the University of California, you must earn a high school diploma or equivalent
The scholarship requirement is satisfied if you earn a GPA of 3.00 or higher. All courses must be completed with a C grade or better. Applicants who are not California residents must earn a GPA of 3.40 or higher
Achieve a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), 213 on the computer-based TOEFL or 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL.
Achieve a minimum score of 7 (academic module) on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).