Courses of Study 2011-2012 
    
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Courses of Study 2011-2012 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MAE 3050 - Introduction to Aeronautics


Fall. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: TAM 2030 . Pre- or corequisites: one of the following thermodynamics classes: ENGRD 2210  or BEE 2220  and one of the following fluid mechanics classes: MAE 3230  or CHEME 3230  or BEE 3310  or CEE 3310 ; upper-level engineers or permission of instructor.

Staff.

Introduction to aerodynamic design of aircraft. Principles of incompressible and compressible aerodynamics, boundary layers, and wing theory. Calculation of lift and drag for aircraft. Analysis of aerodynamic performance. Introduction to stability and control.

Outcome 1: Students will be able to understand the basic elements of aerodynamic lift, drag, and moments forming the basis for flight.

Outcome 2: Analyze the motion of aircraft to obtain performance, stability and control information.

Outcome 3: Be able to perform computer based solutions of problems related to aeronautics.

Outcome 4: Additional topics if time permits: description of aeronautical propulsion in propeller driven aircraft, gas turbine engines, and rocket engines.



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