The astronautics option in engineering mechanics prepares students for design, development, and research, with an emphasis on applied mathematics and astronautics. Its purpose is to improve and expand the educational opportunities of students at the university who wish to pursue careers in astronautics and space-related areas. This is accomplished by providing in depth exposure to course sequences in astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, and flight dynamics, as well as a core curriculum of structural and material analysis, advanced dynamics, and vibrations. The program requires a minimum of 128 credits; students selecting this option must submit an option declaration form to the department office.
The following curriculum applies to students who entered the College of Engineering after fall 2018.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
Code | Title | Credits |
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Mathematics and Statistics | 22 | |
Science | 10 | |
Engineering Science | 27 | |
Engineering Mechanics/Astronautics Core | 40 | |
Technical Electives | 5 | |
Communication Skills | 8 | |
Liberal Studies | 16 | |
Total Credits | 128 |
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
Code | Title | Credits |
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MATH 221 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 | 5 |
or MATH 217 | Calculus with Algebra and Trigonometry II | |
or MATH 275 | Topics in Calculus I | |
MATH 222 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 | 4 |
or MATH 276 | Topics in Calculus II | |
MATH 234 | Calculus--Functions of Several Variables | 4 |
MATH 320 | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 3 |
MATH 321 | Applied Mathematical Analysis | 3 |
STAT 324 | Introductory Applied Statistics for Engineers | 3 |
or STAT 311 | Introduction to Theory and Methods of Mathematical Statistics I | |
or STAT/MATH 431 | Introduction to the Theory of Probability | |
Total Credits | 22 |
SCIENCE
Code | Title | Credits |
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Select one of the following: | 5-9 | |
Advanced General Chemistry | ||
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II | ||
PHYSICS 202 | General Physics | 5 |
Total Credits | 10-14 |
ENGINEERING SCIENCE
Code | Title | Credits |
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INTEREGR 170 | Design Practicum | 3 |
M E 231 | Geometric Modeling for Design and Manufacturing | 3 |
E P 271 | Engineering Problem Solving I | 3 |
or COMP SCI 310 | Problem Solving Using Computers | |
M E 361 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
M E 363 | Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
E C E 376 | Electrical and Electronic Circuits | 3 |
M E 364 | Elementary Heat Transfer | 3 |
E C E 332 | Feedback Control Systems | 3 |
or M E 346 | Introduction to Feedback Control for Mechanical Engineers | |
or M E 446 | Automatic Controls | |
Computing Elective (select one) | 3 | |
Programming II | ||
Introduction to Numerical Methods | ||
Intermediate Problem Solving for Engineers | ||
Introduction to Scientific Computing for Engineering Physics | ||
Total Credits | 27 |
ENGINEERING MECHANICS/ASTRONAUTICS CORE
Code | Title | Credits |
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E M A 201 | Statics | 3 |
E M A 202 | Dynamics | 3 |
E M A 303 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
E M A/M E 307 | Mechanics of Materials Lab | 1 |
E M A 405 | Practicum in Finite Elements | 3 |
E M A 469 | Design Problems in Engineering | 3 |
E M A 506 | Advanced Mechanics of Materials I | 3 |
Experimental Mechanics Elective (select one) | 3 | |
Experimental Vibration and Dynamic System Analysis | ||
Experimental Mechanics | ||
Advanced Mechanical Testing of Materials | ||
Aerodynamics Lab | ||
E M A 521 | Aerodynamics | 3 |
E M A 542 | Advanced Dynamics | 3 |
E M A 545 | Mechanical Vibrations | 3 |
E M A 569 | Senior Design Project | 3 |
Spacecraft & Structural Dynamics Elective (select one) | 3 | |
Astrodynamics | ||
Structural Finite Element Model Validation | ||
Satellite Dynamics | ||
Aerospace Fluid Mechanics Elective (select one) | 3 | |
Flight Dynamics and Control | ||
Special Topics in Engineering Mechanics (Topic: Rocket Propulsion) | ||
Total Credits | 40 |
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES
Code | Title | Credits |
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Select five credits at an academic level that requires 2 semesters of calculus or 2 semesters of physics as a pre-requisite. E M A 1 may also be used to satisfy this requirement. | 5 |
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Code | Title | Credits |
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ENGL 100 | Introduction to College Composition | 3 |
or COM ARTS 100 | Introduction to Speech Composition | |
or LSC 100 | Science and Storytelling | |
or ESL 118 | Academic Writing II | |
E P D 275 | Technical Presentations | 2 |
E P D 397 | Technical Communication | 3 |
Total Credits | 8 |
LIBERAL STUDIES
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
College of Engineering Liberal Studies Requirements | ||
Complete Requirements 1 | 16 | |
Total Credits | 16 |
1 | Students must take 16 credits that carry H, S, L, or Z breadth designators. These credits must fulfill the following subrequirements:
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For information on credit load, adding or dropping courses, course substitutions, pass/fail, auditing courses, dean's honor list, repeating courses, probation, and graduation, see the College of Engineering Official Regulations.
SAMPLE FOUR-YEAR PLAN
First Year | |||
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Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
CHEM 1091 | 5 | E M A 2013 | 3 |
MATH 221 | 5 | MATH 222 | 4 |
Communication A | 3 | M E 231 | 3 |
INTEREGR 1702 | 3 | STAT 324 | 3 |
Liberal Studies Elective | 3 | ||
16 | 16 | ||
Second Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
MATH 234 | 4 | MATH 320 | 3 |
PHYSICS 202 | 5 | Technical Elective | 2 |
E M A 202 | 3 | M E 361 | 3 |
E P 271 or COMP SCI 310 | 3 | E M A 3034 | 3 |
E P D 275 or COM ARTS 105 | 2 | E M A/M E 307 | 1 |
Liberal Studies Elective | 3 | ||
17 | 15 | ||
Third Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
E M A 506 | 3 | E M A 405 | 3 |
E M A 542 or 5455 | 3 | Experimental Mechanics Course6 | 3 |
MATH 321 | 3 | M E 363 or CIV ENGR 310 | 3 |
M S & E 350 | 3 | Computing Elective | 3 |
E P D 397 | 3 | Technical Elective | 3 |
Liberal Studies Elective | 3 | ||
18 | 15 | ||
Fourth Year | |||
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
E M A 469 | 3 | E M A 569 | 3 |
E M A 5217 | 3 | EMA Elective | 3 |
EMA Elective | 3 | EMA Elective | 3 |
E C E 376 or PHYSICS 321 | 3-4 | M E 364 | 3 |
Liberal Studies Elective | 4 | Liberal Studies Elective | 3 |
16-17 | 15 | ||
Total Credits 128-129 |
1 | It is recommended that students take CHEM 109 Advanced General Chemistry for 5 credits. However, depending on their high school chemistry experience, students may substitute this with CHEM 103 General Chemistry I and CHEM 104 General Chemistry II for a total of 9 credits. |
2 | Students who were not able to take INTEREGR 170 Design Practicum as freshmen may, with the approval of their advisor, substitute a course offered in the College of Engineering or in the departments of Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics. |
3 | Students may substitute PHYSICS 201 General Physics, 5 credits, for E M A 201 Statics, 3 credits, with the approval of their advisor. |
4 | M E 306 Mechanics of Materials is an acceptable substitution for E M A 303 Mechanics of Materials. |
5 | Students electing E M A 545 Mechanical Vibrations instead of E M A 542 Advanced Dynamics should note that E M A 545 Mechanical Vibrations is offered in the spring semester only. |
6 | E M A 611 Advanced Mechanical Testing of Materials or E M A/M E 540 Experimental Vibration and Dynamic System Analysis or E M A/M E 570 Experimental Mechanics or E M A 522 Aerodynamics Lab. Note that EMA/ME 540 and EMA/ME 570 and are typically offered in the fall. EMA 611 and EMA 522 are typically offered in the spring. |
7 | M E 563 Intermediate Fluid Dynamics may be substituted for E M A 521 Aerodynamics. |