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Twin Cities Campus
Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics B.A.E.M.Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics
College of Science and Engineering
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 College of Science and Engineering: 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.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
Students must complete
8 courses
before admission to the program.
Freshman and transfer students are usually admitted to pre-major status
before admission to this major.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
Required prerequisites
Mathematics Core
Honors math (MATH 1571H, 1572H, (2573H or 2574H)) may be taken in place of the listed courses
Required prerequisites
Physics Core
PHYS 1301W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I
[PHYS, WI]
(4.0 cr)
or
PHYS 1401V - Honors Physics I
[PHYS, WI]
(4.0 cr)
PHYS 1302W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering II
[PHYS, WI]
(4.0 cr)
or
PHYS 1402V - Honors Physics II
[PHYS, WI]
(4.0 cr)
Required prerequisites
Chemistry Core
CHEM 1061 - Chemical Principles I
[PHYS]
(3.0 cr)
CHEM 1065 - Chemical Principles I Laboratory
[PHYS]
(1.0 cr)
or
CHEM 1071H - Honors Chemistry I
[PHYS]
(3.0 cr)
CHEM 1075H - Honors Chemistry I Laboratory
[PHYS]
(1.0 cr)
Required prerequisites
Statics Core
AEM 2011 - Statics
(3.0 cr)
General Requirements
All students in baccalaureate degree programs 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.
Required courses for the major, minor or certificate in which a student receives a D grade (with or without plus or minus) do not count toward the major, minor or certificate (including transfer courses).
Program Requirements
AEM Core
AEM 2012 - Dynamics
(3.0 cr)
AEM 2301 - Mechanics of Flight
(3.0 cr)
AEM 3031 - Deformable Body Mechanics
(3.0 cr)
AEM 4201 - Fluid Mechanics
(4.0 cr)
AEM 3103 - Computer Methods in Aerospace Engineering
(3.0 cr)
AEM 4202 - Aerodynamics
(4.0 cr)
AEM 4301 - Orbital Mechanics
(3.0 cr)
AEM 4501 - Aerospace Structures
(3.0 cr)
AEM 4601 - Instrumentation Laboratory
(3.0 cr)
AEM 4331 - Aerospace Vehicle Design
(4.0 cr)
AEM 4602W - Aeromechanics Laboratory
[WI]
(4.0 cr)
AEM 4203 - Aerospace Propulsion
(4.0 cr)
AEM 4303W - Flight Dynamics and Control
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
Math, Science, and Engineering
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)
ME 3324 - Introduction to Thermal Science
(3.0 cr)
MATS 2001 - Introduction to the Science of Engineering Materials
(3.0 cr)
or
MATS 3011 - Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
(3.0 cr)
PHYS 2503 - Physics III: Intro to Waves, Optics, and Special Relativity
(4.0 cr)
or
PHYS 2303 - Physics III: Physics of Matter
(4.0 cr)
or
PHYS 2403H {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
MATH 2373 - CSE Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
(4.0 cr)
or
MATH 2243 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
(4.0 cr)
or
MATH 2574H - Honors Calculus IV
(4.0 cr)
Technical Electives
At least three courses (to total at least 9 credits) are required. These are typically chosen from 4xxx and 5xxx AEM courses that extend material covered in the required courses. They may be from other engineering, math and science disciplines at the appropriate level. One may be a 2xxx or 3xxx math or science course. In particular AST 2001 may be used to complete a minor in astronomy. Details are available from: www.aem.umn.edu/teaching/undergraduate/advising_guide/index.shtml
Program Sub-plans
A sub-plan is not required for this program.
EIP
Students may obtain professional experience in an industry or government assignment through an internship. The internship program usually consists of one term experience, generally in the summer. The practical engineering experience obtained through an internship not only enhances a student's education but also gives an edge on employment after graduation.
Students can receive 3 credits by taking AEM 4796 (report required). These credits can be counted as a technical elective toward the B.A.E.M. degree.
Internship
AEM 4796 - Professional Experience
(3.0 cr)
Honors UHP
This is an honors sub-plan.
Students admitted to the University Honors Program (UHP) must fulfill UHP requirements, in addition to degree program requirements. Honors courses used to fulfill degree program requirements will also fulfill UHP requirements.
Current departmental honors course offerings are listed at: http://www.honors.umn.edu/academics/curriculum/dept_courses_current.html
Honors students complete an honors thesis project in the final year, most often in conjunction with an honors thesis course, or with an honors directed studies, or honors directed research course. Students select honors courses and plan for a thesis project in consultation with their UHP adviser and their departmental faculty adviser.
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