AAE 3000: Introduction to Flight

3 Credit Hours

This course is an introduction to Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. Technological and historical perspectives are covered at a fundamental level via the study of several topics including the first aeronautical engineers, the atmosphere, aerodynamic concepts, aircraft performance, stability and control, space flight, propulsion, and hypersonic vehicles.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Identify several key historical concepts and figures associated with the evolution of aerospace engineering.
Apply the basic concepts, equations, and tables associated with the standard atmosphere.
Apply the basic concepts and equations of aerodynamics to various aerodynamic shapes (airfoils, wings, etc.).
Calculate values for various key elements of airplane performance and stability and control.
Apply the basic principles and equations of space flight and hypersonic flight to various aerospace vehicles and scenarios.