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 | ||
| Mathematics 21A-21B-21C-21D | 16 | 1-2-3-4 |
| Mathematics 22A-22B | 6 | 5-6 |
| Physics 9A-9B-9C-9D | 16 | 3-4-5-6 |
| Chemistry 2A-2B or 2AH-2BH | 10 | 2-3 or 4-5 |
| Engineering 4 | 3 | 1 or 2 |
| Engineering 6 | 4 | 2 or 5 |
| Engineering 17 | 4 | 6 |
| Engineering 35 | 3 | 4 or 5 |
| Engineering 45 | 4 | 4 or 6 |
| English 1 or 3, or Comparative Literature 1, 2, 3 or 4, or Native American Studies 5 | 4 | 1 or 2 |
| Communication 1 or 3 (or an acceptable substitute as approved by the Undergraduate Study Committee of the College of Engineering) | 4 | 4 |
| General Education electives | 16 | |
| Total Lower Division Units | 90 | |
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, C.P. van Dam, B.R. White.
| Upper Division Requirements | |
| UNITS | |
| Subject Areas and Courses | |
| Engineering 100, 102, 103, 104, 105, 107 | 23 |
| Mechanical Engineering 165, 171, 172 | 12 |
| Aeronautical Science and Engineering 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 133, 135, 138 | 32 |
| Select one course from Engineering 180 or Mathematics 128C | 4 |
| Engineering 190 | 3 |
| Technical electives
Select 11 units from the following: A combined maximum of 4 units may be selected from project/independent study courses (184-188, 192, 199) not used in satisfaction of core degree requirements. | 11 |
| General Education electives | 8 |
| Total Upper Division Units | 93 |
| Minimum Units Required for Major | 183 |
UC Davis 1999-2000 Online General Catalog. Posted July 30, 1999.
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