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Aeronautics and Astronautics (AA)

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School of Engineering Majors

Mathematics (24 units):

 

MATH 53 or CME 102

5

MATH electives (see Basic Requirement 1)

 

Science (18 units):

 

PHYSICS 41. Mechanics

4

PHYSICS 43. Electricity and Magnetism

4

One additional Physics course

3

Science electives (see Basic Requirement 2)

9

Technology in Society (one course required; see Basic Requirement 4)

3-5

Engineering Fundamentals (three courses minimum; see Basic Requirement 3):

ENGR 15. Dynamics

3

ENGR 30. Engineering Thermodynamics

3

ENGR 70A. Programming Methodology

3-5

Engineering Depth (39 units):

 

AA 100. Introduction to Aeronautics and Astronautics

3

AA 190. Directed Research in Aeronautics and Astronautics (WIM)

3

ENGR 15. Dynamics

3

CEE 101A. Mechanics of Materials
or ME 80. Strength of Materials

4

ME 161. Dynamic Systems
or PHYSICS 110. Intermediate Mechanics

4

ME 70. Introductory Fluids Engineering

4

ME 131A. Heat Transfer

4

Depth Area I1

6

Depth Area II1

6

Engineering Elective(s)2

3

These requirements are subject to change. The final requirements are published with sample programs in the Handbook for Undergraduate Engineering Programs.

1 Two of the following areas:
Fluids (AA 200A, 210A, 214A, 283; ME 131B)
Structures (AA 240A, 240B, 256)
Dynamics and Controls (AA 242A, 271A, 279; ENGR 105, 205)
Systems Design (AA 241A, 241B, 236A, 236B)

2 Electives are to be approved by the adviser, and might be from the depth area lists or courses such as AA 201A, 210B, 252; ENGR 206, 209A, 209B; or other upper-division Engineering courses.

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