Degree Program

The degree program gives the student a broad education in engineering by requiring basic courses in aerodynamics and propulsion (collectively referred to as "gas dynamics"), structural mechanics, and flight dynamics and control systems. These courses cover fundamentals and their application to the analysis, design and construction of aircraft, spacecraft and other vehicular systems and subsystems. Courses in gas dynamics treat fluid and gas flow around bodies and through turbojet engines and rocket nozzles. In courses on structural mechanics, lightweight structures are studied from their strength, elastic, stiffness, stability, and dynamic behavior. Flight dynamics and control systems courses deal with the dynamical behavior of vehicles and systems as a whole, their stability and controllability both by human pilots and as autonomous systems. Integration of all these subjects takes place in the capstone aircraft design course or space system design course that is chosen by the student. The aerospace engineering program offers considerable flexibility through technical and general electives, in which the students have an opportunity to study in greater depth any of the areas mentioned above. In addition, other technical elective areas are available to aerospace engineering students, including aerophysical sciences, environmental studies, computers, person-machine systems, and transportation. Elective courses in each technical elective area include courses taught both inside and outside the aerospace engineering department.

Combined Degrees Program

For students with special interests, combined degree programs leading to two bachelor's degrees are available. The flexibility of the aerospace curriculum makes it feasible to obtain a second bachelor's degree. Popular second-degree areas of concentration among aerospace engineers are Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, but combined degrees with other departments can be arranged.

Sequential Graduate/Undergraduate Study (SGUS)

B.S.E. in Aerospace Engineering/M.S.E. in Aerospace Engineering

Students enrolled in the College of Engineering who complete 90 credit hours toward the B.S.E. degree in Aerospace Engineering with GPA 3.5 or higher and who meet all other conditions required for admission as determined by the Department Graduate Committee, may apply for, and be granted admission to, the combined bachelor's/ master's program. Please contact the Aerospace Engineering department for more information.

B.S.E. in Aerospace Engineering/M.Eng. in Space Engineering

Students enrolled in the College of Engineering who complete 90 credit hours toward the B.S.E. degree in Aerospace Engineering, and who meet all other conditions required for admission as determined by the M.Eng. in Space Engineering program committee, may apply for, and be granted admission to, the combined bachelor's/ master's program. Please contact the Aerospace Engineering department for more information.

Engineering Global Leadership (EGL) Honors Program

The Engineering Global Leadership Honors Program (EGL) is an honors program that allows students to complement their engineering education with courses in the Ross School of Business and global/cultural courses in LS&A. The EGL Honors program prepares students to communicate across cultures and across the engineering/business boundaries. Students also complete a practical internship and leadership training. This honors program is rigorous (full course loads every semester and maintenance of a 3.6 GPA ) and leads to two degrees; a BSE and a MSE degree in Aerospace Engineering. For more details, go to the website http://www.engin.umich.edu/egl .

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