Aerospace Engineering

Aerodynamics is the study of how gases interact with moving bodies, particularly aircraft. You will understand the principles of lift, drag, thrust, and gravity, and how to analyze airflow to design efficient flight vehicles.

Aerospace control systems focuses on the guidance, navigation, and stabilization of aircraft and spacecraft. You will understand how to design feedback loops, analyze system dynamics, and program automated systems to maintain flight stability.

This topic introduces the core principles of atmospheric and space flight. You will understand the foundational concepts of propulsion, aerodynamics, materials science, and structural analysis required to design and evaluate aerospace vehicles.

Aerospace materials covers the selection and analysis of substances used in flight vehicles, such as composites, alloys, and ceramics. You will understand how materials behave under extreme temperatures, pressures, and mechanical stresses.

Aircraft structures focuses on the design, analysis, and integrity of flight vehicle frames. You will understand how to calculate structural loads, analyze stress and strain, and design lightweight components that withstand flight forces.

Avionics covers the electronic systems used on aircraft, artificial satellites, and spacecraft. You will understand the operation of navigation, communication, flight control, and radar systems essential for safe and effective flight operations.

Flight dynamics is the study of the performance, stability, and control of vehicles flying through the air. You will understand how forces affect aircraft motion, attitude, and trajectory in response to pilot inputs and environmental disturbances.

Fluid mechanics is the study of fluids (liquids and gases) at rest and in motion. Learners analyze fluid behavior under various forces, calculate pressure drops, and design piping systems, pumps, and aerodynamic structures.

Orbital mechanics, or astrodynamics, is the study of the motion of spacecraft under the influence of gravity. You will understand how to calculate trajectories, plan orbital maneuvers, and design launch and interplanetary missions.

Propulsion systems examines the engines and mechanisms that generate thrust for aircraft and spacecraft. You will understand the thermodynamic principles behind gas turbines, rockets, and electric propulsion, and how to evaluate their efficiency.

Spacecraft design covers the systems engineering process of creating satellites, probes, and crewed vehicles. You will understand how to integrate thermal control, power systems, communications, and payloads to survive the harsh environment of space.