Aerospace Engineering Minor

Study of forces, moments, free-body diagrams, friction, equilibrium, first and second moments of lines, centers of pressure, mass and gravity, and moments of inertia. Prerequisite: EGR 182 or MAT 245. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

Introduction of stress and strain, stress transformations, analysis of stresses, strain, and deflections in axial members, beams, and torsional shafts. Analysis of pressure vessels. Prerequisites: EGR 241 and either EGR 182 or MAT 245. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course will provide an overview of the salient math topics most heavily used in the core sophomore-level engineering courses. These include trigonometry, vectors, complex numbers, sinusoids and harmonic signals, systems of equations and matrices, derivatives, integrals, differential equations and Fourier series within the context of an engineering application. These concepts will be reinforced through extensive examples of their use in the core engineering curriculum. Students may only earn credit for either EGR 182 or EGR 182L. Prerequisite: EGR 181 or MAT 115. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

Basic concepts of analytical geometry, limits and derivatives, differentials and rates, integration, definite and indefinite integrals, differentiation of logarithmic and exponential functions. Prerequisites: MAT 135, 145, EGR 182, or sufficient SAT, ACT or math placement exam scores and appropriate high school mathematics background. (4 units; Fall/Spring)

Thermodynamic properties, heat and work, first and second laws, processes, ideal and nonideal cycles. Prerequisites: Both CHE 115 and 115L, and PHY 203, 214, or EGR 272. (3 units; Fall)

Introductory concepts of fluid motions, fluid statics, control volume forms and basic principles, and applications basic principles of fluid mechanics to problems in viscous and compressible flow. Co-Requisite: MAT 342 or 343. (3 units; Spring)

Properties of the principal families of materials used in mechanical engineering design with an introduction to the manufacturing processes used to convert these materials into finished products. Application of statistics and probability to material properties and manufacturing. Laboratory experiments in strength of materials, property of materials, and manufacturing processes. Prerequisite: EGR 242. (4 units; Fall)

The fundamentals of machine elements in mechanical design. Includes the analysis of components under static and fatigue loadings, and the analysis, properties, and selection of machine elements such as shafts, gears, belts, chains, brakes, clutches, bearings, screw drives and fasteners. Prerequisite: EGR 242. (3 units; Fall)

The theory and analysis of vibrating systems including single and multi-degrees of freedom, free and forced, vibrations, with and without damping. Prerequisites: EGR 343 and 382. (3 units; Spring)

Measurement of fluid flow, heat transfer, power and other properties of mechanical equipment. Design of experiments, use of data acquisition systems, date reporting and presentation. Prerequisites: EGR 305 and 441; Co-requisite: EGR 443. (3 units; Spring)

This course will introduce students the topic of gas dynamics and concepts of lift, drag, and pitching moment. The course will also cover the topics of potential flow, mechanics of laminar and turbulent flow, boundary-layer theory, and applications to wings and turbo-machinery. Numerical analysis will also be utilized in design analysis and problem solving. (3 units; Spring)

This course will introduce students to the fiber-reinforced composite materials and structures with emphasis on numerical analysis. Topics covered in this course will include composite micromechanics and failure criteria, design considerations for structures made of composite materials, and the overview of fabrication process and experimental characterization. Prerequisite: EGR 242 (3 units; Fall)

This course will introduce students to the topic of propulsion, stationary power production with gas turbine engines, and reciprocating engines. Air-breathing propulsion is emphasized, with a brief treatment of rocket propulsion. It also includes the application of thermodynamic and fluid-mechanical principles to analysis of performance and design with numerical methods. (3 units; As offered)

An introduction to the safety regulations, requirements, and environment in the U.S., including an in-depth examination of Safety Management Systems (SMS). (3 units; Spring)

An in-depth examination of security regulations, requirements, and environment in the U.S., including the role of the Department of Homeland Security in ensuring aviation security. (3 units; Fall, even years)

Design and implementation of computer-assisted date acquisition (DAQ) systems and computer controlled instrumentation. Designs are implemented and visualized as virtual instruments using the LabVIEW Graphical Programming Language. Prerequisite: EGR 232. (3 units; Fall)

This course covers the topics of classification of heat exchangers, design methods, single-phase convection correlations and two phase-correlations, pressure drop calculations, and fouling of heat exchangers. Study of various types of heat exchangers are also discussed, such as double pipe heat exchangers, shell-and-tube heat exchanger, compact heat exchangers, plate heat exchangers, condensers, and evaporators. Prerequisite: EGR 371 or 441. (3 units; As offered)

An in-depth study of aircraft systems, including engine, fuel, electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, flight control, and computer systems and displays. (3 units; Fall)