Aeronautical Science and Engineering is the branch of engineering that applies scientific knowledge to the design, manufacture and operation of aircraft. Our Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Science and Engineering provides a broad background and fundamental education in mathematics, the physical sciences, and the engineering sciences. These fundamentals, when complemented by the required technical courses, prepare you for employment in government or industry, while simultaneously establishing an excellent foundation for graduate studies.
The fundamental disciplines of this branch of engineering apply to all bodies and vehicles whose applied loads are influenced by aerodynamic forces. Within this context, aeronautical engineers are involved with automobiles, trains, ships and submarines, aircraft, rockets and missiles, sports equipment, and a variety of energy systems.
Courses in fundamental engineering principles are supplemented with courses in aircraft propulsion, aerodynamics, performance, stability and control, aircraft preliminary design, aeronautical structures, and aeroelasticity.
The Aeronautical Science and Engineering curriculum is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
| Lower Division Program | ||
| UNITS | QUARTER USUALLY TAKEN | |
| Required Courses | ||
| Linear algebra-- Mathematics 22A | 3 | 5 |
| Differential equations-- Mathematics 22B | 3 | 6 |
| General physics--Physics 9A-9B-9C-9D | 16 | 3-4-5-6 |
| General chemistry--Chemistry 2A-2B or 2AH-2BH | 10 | 2-3 or 4-5 |
| Engineering graphics in design-- Engineering 4 | 3 | 1 or 2 |
| Applications of computers-- Engineering 5 | 3 | 2 or 5 |
| Circuits--Engineering 17 | 4 | 6 |
| Aeronautical engineering fundamentals-- Aeronautical Science and Engineering 25 | 3 | 2 or 5 |
| Statics--Engineering 35 | 3 | 4 or 5 |
| Properties of materials-- Engineering 45 | 4 | 4 or 6 |
| Expository writing--English 1 or 3, or Comparative Literature 1, 2, 3 or 4, or Native American Studies 5 | 4 | 1 or 2 |
| Introduction to public speaking or group communication-- Communication 1 or 3 (or an acceptable substitute as approved by the Undergraduate Study Committee of the College of Engineering) | 4 | 4 |
| HumanitiesSocial Sciences and/or General Education electives | 15 | |
| Total Lower Division Units | 91 | |
A broad range of technical elective courses is available. Some students choose these electives from one area of study in order to begin developing a specialty. Others choose from several areas in order to broaden their background in the sciences and engineering. Typical aeronautical science and engineering specialties include aero-thermodynamics, propulsion systems, aircraft performance, stability and control, aeronautical structures, aeroelasticity, flight testing, or component and mechanism design. While you should consult with your adviser before selecting your technical electives, there are a number of electives that could be recommended to all aeronautical science and engineering students regardless of their chosen area of specialization.
Suggested technical electives:
Suggested advisers: J.J. Chattot, M.M. Hafez, R.A. Hess, L.W. Rehfield, N. Sarigul-Klijn, S.A. Snell, C.P. van Dam, B.R. White.
| Upper Division Requirements | |
| UNITS | |
| Subject Areas and Courses | |
| Electronic circuits--Engineering 100 | 3 |
| Applied mechanics--Engineering 102, 104, 104L | 9 |
| Applied thermodynamics--Engineering 105A, 105B, Mechanical Engineering 165 | 10 |
| Fluid mechanics--Engineering 103A, 103B, 107 | 9 |
| Aerodynamics--Aeronautical Science and Engineering 126, 127 | 8 |
| Aircraft propulsion, performance, stability and control--Aeronautical Science and Engineering 128, 129, 138 | 12 |
| Aircraft preliminary design--Aeronautical Science and Engineering 130 | 4 |
| Aerospace structures--Aeronautical Science and Engineering 133, 135 | 7 |
| Measurement systems--Mechanical Engineering 176 | 3 |
| Controls and system analysis--Mechanical Engineering 171 | 4 |
| Applied mathematics--Select one course from Engineering 180, Applied Science Engineering 115 or Mathematics 128C | 3 |
| Professional responsibilities--Engineering 190 | 3 |
| Technical electives
Select 8 units from the following: Strongly recommended: Aeronautical Science and Engineering 131, 137, 139; Mechanical Engineering 172. Recommended: Engineering 106, 122, Materials Science and Engineering 140, 142, 148, 155, Mechanical Engineering 150A, 150B, 162, 184A with 184B (both courses must be taken), 186, 187, Applied Science 115, Civil and Environmental Engineering 130. | 8 |
| HumanitiesSocial Sciences electives and/or General Education electives | 9 |
| Total Upper Division Units | 92 |
| Minimum Units Required for Major | 183 |
UC Davis 1998-99 Online General Catalog. Posted July 31, 1998.
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