Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
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Department of Aerospace Engineering
328 Bolz Hall
2036 Neil Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1276
614-292-2691
http://www.aerospace.ohio-state.edu/
Degrees offered
- Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
- Master of Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
Undergraduate Program
Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Marketplace, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; telephone: 410.347.7700
Program educational objectives
- Our students will develop strong physical insight on the fundamentals of present and future air and space transportation systems.
- Our students will learn to use analytical and computational methods for applying their knowledge in the fundamentals of the discipline to solution of engineering problems, including the use of current experimental and data analysis techniques.
- Our students will learn to work collaboratively and creatively, and to communicate effectively, in applying discipline-specific knowledge in basic sciences and aerospace engineering.
- Our students will understand the need for life-long learning and the responsibility of the engineer to behave professionally and ethically in the solution of societal problems.
Specialization may be accomplished through the series of three final year electives and participation in research projects in fluid mechanics, propulsion, structures and materials, and control theory, with emphases including viscous flows, real gas and rarefaction effects, combustion, plasma physics, turbomachinery, structural analysis and design, structural dynamics, aeroelasticity, stability and control of flight vehicles, and orbital mechanics. Research by faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students provides continuous stimulation for the academic program. The staff of the department is actively engaged in basic and applied research in aerodynamics, structures and materials, flight propulsion, control theory, design, theoretical and computational fluid mechanics and turbulent flows.
Acceptance to major
Entry courses: Aero Engineering 405
Annual numerical ceiling: 75
Acceptance criteria: Acceptance depends on the cumulative point-hour ration (CPHR) and the secondary point-hour ratio (SPHR) upon completion of the following pre-major courses: Chemistry 121, English 110, Engineering 181,183, Physics 131,132,133, Eng Graph 167, Mech Eng 410, Math 151,152,153, 254, and AAE 200. A minimum SPHR of 2.0 is required.
