Aircraft Systems Engineering, M.S. Aerospace Engineering
Faculty: Drs. Eric Besnard,
Hsun-Hu Chen,
Hsin-Piao Chen,
and
Hamid Rahai
This emphasis is
for engineers and managers interested in the engineering of
aeronautical systems. The program is designed to give breadth
of knowledge in all relevant disciplines. Advanced topics
include: stability and control, propulsion, avionics, aerodynamics
and structures. The systems engineering approach is addressed
in a separate course and all disciplines are integrated in
an aircraft design course.
Undergraduate
Background
A background in
the following courses will be helpful:
MAE
350, Flight Mechanics
MAE
434, Aerodynamics II
MAE
465, Aerospace Structures II
Requirements
(Effective 2007/2008 Catalog Year)
Completion of a
minimum of 30 [for PLAN I] or 36 units [for PLAN II] beyond
the bachelor's degree in graduate courses approved by the
Department's Graduate Studies Committee, including:
- A minimum of four (4) courses in the area of
Aircraft Systems Engineering;
- A minimum of two (2) advanced engineering mathematics
courses beyond basic calculus, basic differential equations,
and linear algebra;
- A minimum of two (2) technical elective courses
for PLAN I, or a minimum of four (4) technical elective
courses for PLAN II, selected from approved upper division
or graduate courses;
- Completion of a thesis (6 units of MAE
698) for PLAN I or completion of a directed research
project (6 units of MAE
697) for PLAN II.
PROGRAM UNITS
Requirements |
Plan I |
Plan II |
Math |
6 units |
6 units |
Core |
12 units |
12 units |
Electives |
6 units |
12 units |
Thesis or Directed Research |
|
6 units
Directed
Research
|
Total |
30 |
36 |
Math:
MAE 501 (3),
MAE 502 (3)
Core
Courses: MAE 452,
508, 537,
551, 553,
565, 554
(all are 3 units)
Electives:
(core courses not taken)
MAE 522/422,
535/435,
572, 635/735,
637, 642
Thesis:
MAE 698
Directed
Research: MAE 697
