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Aerospace Capstone Design I

Course Description

This aerospace capstone design course is the first in a two-semester sequence that is project-based and focused on aerospace related project. It involves problem framing, stakeholder analysis, concept generation, and project management skills. The projects are designed to provide students with design experience in aerospace engineering prior to graduation.

Athena Title

Aero Capstone I

Prerequisite

AERO 2990 and [MCHE 3990 or (ECSE 2920 or ECSE 2920H) and (ECSE 4230 or ELEE 4270)]

Pre or Corequisite

[(ENGR 3150 or ENGR 3150E) and (MCHE 3310 or MCHE 3310E) and (MCHE 3300 or MCHE 3300E) and MCHE 3920 and MCHE 4000] or ELEE 4210/6210

Semester Course Offered

Offered fall

Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

Student learning Outcomes

  • Students will have an opportunity to apply mathematics, science, and engineering principles to solve a meaningful aerospace engineering design problem that involves meeting real-world needs while overcoming practical constraints.
  • Students will also be introduced to the requirements of the FE exam and made aware of career choices available to them.

Topical Outline

  • This course is designed to provide students with a complete engineering design experience, including problem definition, concept development and detailed design with an emphasis on overcoming real-world constraints.
  • The lecture component of the course will serve as a review for the FE exam and provide career counseling.
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