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 301Aerodynamics I3
AERO 313Space Mechanics3
AERO 318Aerospace Structures I3
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 Credits17