To earn a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering, a student must complete the requirements listed below. A minimum of 180 credits is required to complete the degree. Current A&A undergraduate students are able to access detailed information about degree requirements, deadlines, and policies on the A&A Undergraduate Student Resource Canvas.
Mathematics
(24 credits)
- MATH 124 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5)
- MATH 125 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5)
- MATH 126 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5)
- MATH 207 (formerly MATH 307) Introduction to Differential Equations (3)
- MATH 208 (formerly MATH 308) Matrix Algebra with Applications (3)
- MATH 224 (formerly MATH 324) Advanced Multivariable Calculus (3)
Sciences
(25 credits)
- CHEM 142 General Chemistry (5)
- CSE 160* Data Programming (Python) or ME 123 Introduction to Visualization and Computer-Aided Design (Solidworks) (5) or other Natural Sciences - NSc (5)
- PHYS 121 Mechanics (5)
- PHYS 122 Electromagnetism (5)
- PHYS 123 Waves (5)
*If you have prior programming experience, then ME 123 is recommended.
Engineering Fundamentals
(16 credits)
Written & Oral Communication
(5 credits)
- English Composition - C (5)
- 7 additional writing credits are built into A&A core courses - W
Areas of Inquiry Requirements
(24 credits)
- Arts and Humanities - A&H (10)
- Social Sciences - SSc (10)
- Additional A&H and/or SSc (4)
- 5 additional diversity credits are required and can overlap with other areas of inquiry requirements - DIV
A&A Core Courses
(50 credits)
- A MATH 301** Beginning Scientific Computing (4)
- A A 301 Compressible Aerodynamics (4)
- A A 302 Incompressible Aerodynamics (4)
- A A 310 Orbital and Space Flight Mechanics (4)
- A A 311 Atmospheric Flight Mechanics (4)
- A A 312 Structural Vibrations (4)
- A A 320 Aerospace Instrumentation (3) - W
- A A 321 Aerospace Laboratory I (3) - W
- A A 322 Aerospace Labroatory II (3) - W
- A A 331 Aerospace Structures I (4)
- A A 332 Aerospace Structures II (4)
- A A 395 Undergraduate Seminar (1)
- A A 447 Control in Aerospace Systems (4)
- A A 460 Propulsion (4)
** Please take AMATH 301 with MATLAB: typically offered Autumn and Spring quarters. Check the Time-schedule or contact Advising if you have questions.
A&A Capstone Design Courses
(8 credits)
A&A Technical Electives
(15 credits)
Choose from the following:
- A A 402 Viscous Fluid Mechanics (3)
- A A 405 Introduction to Aerospace Plasmas (3)
- A A 406 Electric Propulsion (3)
- A A 419 Aerospace Heat Transfer (3)
- A A 448 Control Systems Sensors and Actuators (3)
- A A 461 Air Breathing Propulsion (3)
- A A 462 Rocket Propulsion (3)
- A A 470 System Engineering (4)
- A A 516 Stability and Control of Flight Vehicles (3)
- A A 532 Mechanics of Composite Materials (3)
- A A 540 Finite Element Analysis I (3)
- A A 498 Special Topics (may only be used when pre-approved by the department)
- A A 499 Undergraduate Research (up to 6 credits of A A 499 & ENGR 321 may be used)
- ENGR 321 Engineering Internship Education (up to 6 credits of A A 499 & ENGR 321 may be used)
Free Electives
(13 credits)
Choose from the following:
- Additional coursework in any subject area not used elsewhere in degree.