Minor in Aerospace Engineering
The Aerospace Engineering minor provides students with a foundational understanding of the principles governing the design, analysis, and operation of air and space vehicles. The program introduces core concepts in aerodynamics, structural behavior, and orbital mechanics, while offering flexibility through elective coursework that allows students to explore advanced topics such as propulsion, flight dynamics, space systems, computational methods, and experimental techniques. Emphasis is placed on developing analytical and problem-solving skills, with opportunities for applied and laboratory-based learning. This minor complements a wide range of majors by providing interdisciplinary exposure to aerospace engineering and preparing students for careers or further study in aerospace and related high-technology fields.
Some majors may not be eligible to pair with this minor. See the Minor Restrictions list for details.
Prescott Minor Requirements
| AERO 301 | Aerodynamics I | 3 |
| AERO 313 | Space Mechanics | 3 |
| AERO 318 | Aerospace Structures I | 3 |
| Choose Eight Credits from the Following: | 8 | |
| Aerodynamics II | ||
| Experimental Aerodynamics | ||
| Experimental Aerodynamics Laboratory | ||
| Aircraft Flight Mechanics and Performance | ||
| Experimental Space Systems Engineering | ||
| Experimental Space Systems Engineering Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Finite Element Analysis | ||
| Advanced Experimental Aerodynamics | ||
| Space Propulsion | ||
| In-Flight Laboratory | ||
| Aerospace Structures II | ||
| Fundamentals of Wind Energy | ||
| Airplane Stability, Dynamics, and Control | ||
| Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics | ||
| Advanced Space Mechanics | ||
| Aerodynamics of the Helicopter | ||
| Advanced Space Propulsion | ||
| Application of Advanced CATIA Methods | ||
| Space Systems Engineering | ||
| Airbreathing and Rocket Propulsion | ||
| Total Credits | 17 | |