Home/College Degrees and Programs/BS In Aeronautical Engineering Degree Mathematics and Science Foundations -- Identify a need or problem that can be solved with engineering
- Verify a solution to a complex engineering problem using principles of mathematics
- Synthesize algebraic math techniques to solve an engineering problem
Apply differential and integral calculus to an engineering problem
Apply statistical methods to the assessment of engineering data and/or design of experimentsApply principles of natural science to solving engineering problemsCreate an engineering model using fundamentals of natural science and mathematicsEstablish known and unknown variables/parameters in an engineering problemEthical and Professional Responsibilities -- Identify ethical considerations and professional responsibilities relevant to real-world engineering problems
- Justify the importance of engineering standards in engineering solutions
- Evaluate the economic impact of engineering solutions in a societal and global context
- Examine global, economic, environmental, and societal constraints on an engineering solution
Communications and Teamwork -- Demonstrate effective written communication of data interpretation, analyses, and results to a technical audience
- Demonstrate effective oral communication of data interpretation, analyses, and results to a technical audience
- Communicate concise technical information in writing to a non-technical audience
- Communicate concise technical information orally to a non-technical audience
- Collaborate within a team to establish goals and plan tasks
- Collaborate within a team to accomplish project objectives
Engineering Design and Build -- Incorporate engineering standards into a given problem or engineering solution
- Apply engineering design principles to a real-world engineering problem
- Implement economic principles into an engineering project
- Construct a computational model to support an engineering design
Engineering Test and Analysis -- Explain the purpose of the engineering experiment/test
- Apply engineering standards, principles, and assumptions to the experiment/test design and execution
- Analyze and interpret engineering experiment/test data
- Formulate conclusions based on data using engineering judgment
Application of Core Engineering Knowledge -- Demonstrate innovative thinking through the creation of a solution(s) to an open-ended engineering problem
- Examine and incorporate relevant research literature to support a solution(s) to an engineering problem
- Develop initiative to acquire and critically assess new knowledge
Domain 7: Aeronautical Engineering -- Apply aerodynamic principles to optimize the performance, efficiency, and safety of aircraft in various flight conditions
- Utilize computational tools such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel to evaluate and improve the aerodynamic characteristics of aircraft designs
- Understand and select aerospace materials based on properties such as strength, weight, durability, and resistance to improve the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in aircraft structures
- Analyze aircraft structures to ensure they meet safety, performance, and weight criteria for operational loads and various environmental conditions
