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Twin Cities Campus
Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics B.A.E.M.
Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics
Institute of Technology
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Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2005.
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Required credits to graduate with this degree: 127.
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Required credits within the major: 56.
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Degree: Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics.
The mission of the bachelor of aerospace engineering and mechanics (B.A.E.M.) program is to produce graduates who are prepared to enter and sustain the practice of aerospace engineering and related fields, or to pursue advanced studies. This mission is consistent with the mission of the University of Minnesota in learning and teaching, and with the mission of the Institute of Technology: to provide a rigorous and stimulating education for its undergraduate majors and to provide programs of instruction in engineering that meet nationally accepted standards for practice of the profession of engineering.
Aerospace engineering is a multidisciplinary field that encompasses many areas of science and engineering and plays a major role in the technological advancement of society. As a constantly changing profession, aerospace engineering is concerned with a wide range of problems and the latest technologies. An aerospace engineer must have a comprehensive fundamental education in mathematics, physical sciences, and engineering sciences. The four-year program leading to the B.A.E.M. provides this broad background. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
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Admission Requirements
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Students must complete 9 courses before admission to the program.
Freshmen and transfer students are usually admitted to pre-major status before admission to this major.
A GPA above 2.00 is preferred for the following:
2.8 for students transferring from outside the University.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions Web site.
Mathematics Core
MATH 1371 - IT Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
or MATH 1271 - Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
MATH 1372 - IT Calculus II (4.0 cr)
or MATH 1272 - Calculus II (4.0 cr)
MATH 2374 - IT Multivariable Calculus and Vector Analysis (4.0 cr)
or MATH 2263 - Multivariable Calculus (4.0 cr)
MATH 2373 - IT Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.0 cr)
or MATH 2243 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.0 cr)
Physics Core
PHYS 1301W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I, PHYS SCI/L, WI (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 1401V - Honors Physics I, PHYS SCI/L, WI, H (4.0 cr)
PHYS 1302W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering II, PHYS SCI/L, WI (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 1402V - Honors Physics II, PHYS SCI/L, WI, H (4.0 cr)
PHYS 2503 - Physics III: Intro to Waves, Optics, and Special Relativity (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 2403H - Honors Physics III, H (4.0 cr)
Statics and Dynamics Core
AEM 2011 - Statics (3.0 cr)
AEM 2012 - Dynamics (3.0 cr)
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General Requirements
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All students are required to complete general University and college
requirements including writing and liberal education courses.
For more information about University-wide requirements, see the
liberal education requirements.
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Program Requirements
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AEM Core
AEM 2301 - Mechanics of Flight (3.0 cr)
AEM 3031 - Deformable Body Mechanics (3.0 cr)
AEM 4201 - Fluid Mechanics (4.0 cr)
AEM 4202 - Aerodynamics (4.0 cr)
AEM 4203 - Aerospace Propulsion (4.0 cr)
AEM 4301 - Orbital Mechanics (3.0 cr)
AEM 4303W - Flight Dynamics and Control, WI (4.0 cr)
AEM 4331 - Aerospace Vehicle Design (4.0 cr)
AEM 4332W - Aerospace Vehicle Design II: Space Vehicles, Missions, and Systems, WI (4.0 cr)
AEM 4501 - Aerospace Structures (3.0 cr)
AEM 4601 - Instrumentation Laboratory (3.0 cr)
AEM 4602W - Aeromechanics Laboratory, WI (4.0 cr)
Science and Engineering
CHEM 1021 - Chemical Principles I, ENVT, PHYS SCI/L (4.0 cr)
or CHEM 1031H - Honors Chemistry I, ENVT, PHYS SCI/L, H (4.0 cr)
CSCI 1113 - Introduction to C/C++ Programming for Scientists and Engineers (4.0 cr)
EE 3005 - Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering (4.0 cr)
EE 3006 - Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering Laboratory (1.0 cr)
MATS 2001 - Introduction to the Science of Engineering Materials (3.0 cr)
ME 3324 - Introduction to Thermal Science (3.0 cr)
Solids, Materials or Structures Elective
AEM 4502, 4511, 4581 count as honors experiences.
Solids, materials, or structures elective.
or AEM 4502 - Computational Structural Analysis (3.0 cr)
or AEM 4511 - Mechanics of Composite Materials (3.0 cr)
or AEM 4581 - Mechanics of Solids (3.0 cr)
or AEM 5441 - Structural Dynamics (3.0 cr)
or AEM 5651 - Aeroelasticity (3.0 cr)
Technical Electives
Take at least two courses (to total 6 credits), which may include but are not limited to: any math/science course 2xxx or higher (such as AST 2001, which completes a minor in astronomy); any computation course 3xxx or higher (such as CE 3101); any STAT 3xxx or higher course (such as STAT 3021). See an adviser for other options.
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Program Sub-plans
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A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Honors
This is an honors sub-plan.
For cum laude, students must complete a thesis and one honors experience and have a cumulative GPA of 3.50. To graduate magna cum laude, students must complete a thesis and two honors experiences and have a cumulative GPA of 3.66. For summa cum laude, students must complete a thesis and three honors experiences and have a cumulative GPA of 3.75. Consult an academic adviser for a list of possible honors experiences or to petition the department to approve an honors experience not listed. Honors
A senior thesis is only required for the summa cum laude degree. One honors experience will be covered by the Solids, Material or Structures Elective. A second honors experience must be completed by completing one of the courses from the list below. All of the honors experiences can be met by taking AEM courses as technical electives.
AEM 4311 {Inactive}
or AEM 4371 - Helicopter Aerodynamics (3.0 cr)
or Independent Study
EIP
Students may obtain professional experience in an industry or government assignment through either an Internship or Co-op program. The internship program usually consists of one term experience often in the summer. The Co-op program consists of multiple terms off campus. The Co-op program almost always prolongs the time required to graduate. The practical engineering experience obtained through the internship or co-op programs not only enhances a student's education but also gives an edge on future employment after graduation.
Students can receive up to 3 academic credits by taking AEM 4796. These credits can be counted as a technical elective toward the BAEM Degree. Internship
AEM 4796 - Professional Experience (3.0 cr)
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