Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering - STEM Designated
Chicago, USA
DURATION
127 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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Introduction
Aerospace engineering explores both the design and manufacturing of aircraft, as well as the design and flight of vehicles beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Knowledge of aerodynamics, structures and materials, propulsion systems, and flight mechanics and controls are important to this field.
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Aerospace engineers are primarily employed in civil aeronautics, the defense industry, and the space program. However, applications of aerospace technology are also found in related areas such as ground and undersea transportation systems, pollution control, wind power and the effects of wind on structures, and the development and use of advanced materials.
Program Overview
Explore the design and manufacturing of aircraft or flight of vehicles beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Knowledge of aerodynamics, structures and materials, propulsion systems, flight mechanics, and controls are essential.
Illinois Tech's aerospace engineering program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission of ABET.
The current educational objectives of the undergraduate program in aerospace engineering are embodied in the following statements:
- Graduates will meet the expectations of employers of aerospace engineers.
- Graduates will be prepared to pursue advanced study if they so desire.
- Graduates will be prepared to assume/undertake leadership roles in their communities and/or professions.
Why Illinois Tech is one of the best value universities in the country
As an Illinois Tech student, you’ll automatically be considered for our university’s generous institutional scholarships. On average, this adds up to a savings of $107,472 on tuition and housing for every student during your four years at Illinois Tech ($134,340 for five years, based on fall 2021 figures).
We’re committed to dramatically reducing the cost of your degree, so you can focus on learning at one of the most dynamic and innovation-driven universities in the country.
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- On top of our institutional scholarship, on average, Illinois Tech awards our students an additional $34,412 each in need-based tuition aid over four years ($43,015 for five years). (among FAFSA filers, fall 2021)
- We’re the #44 Best Value School in the nation (U.S. News & World Report)
- 98% of our students receive some form of financial aid
- The mean starting salary of our undergraduates is $63,938
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Required Courses
Aerospace Engineering Requirements ---- ---- (56)
- MMAE 100 ---- ---- Introduction to the Profession ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 202 ---- ---- Mechanics of Solids ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 304 ---- ---- Mechanics of Aerostructures ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 305 ---- ---- Dynamics ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 311 ---- ---- Compressible Flow ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 312 ---- ---- Aerodynamics of Aerospace VHLS ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 313 ---- ---- Fluid Mechanics ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 315 ---- ---- Aerospace Laboratory I ---- ---- 4
- MMAE 320 ---- ---- Thermodynamics ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 350 ---- ---- Computational Mechanics ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 352 ---- ---- Aerospace Propulsion ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 372 ---- ---- Aerospace Materials Lab ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 410 ---- ---- Aircraft Flight Mechanics ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 411 ---- ---- Spacecraft Dynamics ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 412 ---- ---- Spacecraft Design I ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 414 ---- ---- Aircraft Design I ---- ---- 3
- MMAE 415 ---- ---- Aerospace Laboratory II ---- ---- 4
- MMAE 443 ---- ---- Systems Analysis and Control ---- ---- 3
Materials Science Requirement (3)
- MS 201 ---- ---- Materials Science ---- ---- 3
Mathematics Requirements ---- ---- (18)
- MATH 151 ---- ---- Calculus I ---- ---- 5
- MATH 152 ---- ---- Calculus II ---- ---- 5
- MATH 251 ---- ---- Multivariate & Vector Calculus ---- ---- 4
- MATH 252 ---- ---- Introduction to Differential Equations ---- ---- 4
Physics Requirements (8)
- PHYS 123 ---- ---- General Physics I: Mechanics ---- ---- 4
- PHYS 221 ---- ---- General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism ---- ---- 4
Chemistry Requirement ---- ---- (4)
CHEM 124 ---- ---- Principle of Chemistry I with Lab ---- ---- 4
Computer Science Requirement ---- ---- (2)
CS 104 ---- ---- Introduction to Computer Programing for Engineers ---- ---- 2
Interprofessional Project (IPRO) ---- ---- (6)
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section E ---- ---- 6
Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements ---- ---- (21)
See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, sections B and C ---- ---- 21
Technical Electives ---- ---- (3)
Select three credit hours1 ---- ---- 3
Free Electives ---- ---- (6)
Select six credit hours ---- ---- 6
Total Credit Hours ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- 127
1A technical elective is a 300- or higher-level course in any engineering discipline (other than required MMAE courses or their equivalent) or in mathematics, chemistry, physics, or computer science. However, not all such courses are acceptable as technical electives. Students should consult their faculty adviser for a determination of which courses are acceptable. In addition, ECE 218, ECON 423, INTM 437, and INTM 438 are permitted. Any substitutions require written approval by the department.
Career Opportunities
Aerospace engineers are primarily employed in such areas as:
- Civil aeronautics
- Defense industry
- Space program
- Ground and undersea transportation systems
- Pollution control
- Wind power and effects on the structures