Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace engineers design, develop, test and help produce commercial and military aircraft, surface effect vehicles, missiles, and other related hardware and systems for inside and outside of the atmosphere. They also design and develop hydrofoil ships, deep diving vessels for oceanographic research, and high-speed rail-type machines.

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers a combination of coursework and laboratory and design experiences to prepare students for a career in mechanical or aerospace engineering and graduate study. It offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in engineering (mechanical) and a Bachelor of Science as well as Master of Science in engineering (aerospace).

The undergraduate programs include coursework in mathematics, mechanical and aerospace engineering, the basic sciences and design, as well as computers, socioeconomic factors, written and oral communication and general education subjects. A required senior design project includes proposal writing and presentation, project design and implementation and preparation of a final comprehensive report. The department works with industry to expose students to engineering practices in the business world and uses the research of faculty to help broaden educational experiences.