- Aerospace engineering deals with the design, construction and study of the science behind the behavior of aircraft, rockets and spacecraft.
- Aerospace engineers are employed in manufacturing, analysis, design, research, development, and the federal government.
- Our students will be prepared to enter this exciting field and contribute to the development of next generation of aircraft as they are redesigned to be quieter and more fuel-efficient. Aerospace engineering also encompasses satellites, unmanned aerial systems and the materials used to build spacecraft.
- Our aerospace engineering program provides a strong foundation in engineering science and engineering design as applied to aerospace materials and structures, including their mechanical and aerodynamic characteristics and behaviors. In addition to taking engineering courses, you will work in project groups, acquiring social skills to work in multi-disciplinary environments and learning how to present your work effectively. Through the design and lab work, you’ll gain hands-on, real life experience that will shape you into responsible and innovative aerospace engineers.
Major subjects included in the aerospace engineering curriculum include:
- Computer Aided Design
- Statics and Solid Mechanics
- Applied Numerical Methods
- Dynamics and Vibrations
- Aerospace Structures
- Aerodynamics
- Energy Power and Propulsion
- Aerospace Systems
- Aerospace Laboratories
- Flight and Orbital Mechanics
- Flight Dynamics and Control
- Thermodynamic Fundamentals
- Engineering Materials
- Manufacturing Processes
- Aerospace Engineering Design
- The curriculum also includes the Carolina Core, foundational math and science courses, and technical and engineering electives. Independent study and special topics courses also provide unique learning opportunities.
Enrollment Cycles
- December 2023
- April 2024
- July 2024
- September 2024