AE 440
Aerospace Systems Design I

Credit: 3 hours.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a
Advanced Composition course.

(A A E 240) Introduction to the design of aerospace flight systems. The principles of systems engineering, as they apply to the design process, are presented. A general design methodology is introduced. These concepts are then applied to the initial sizing of both aircraft and spacecraft systems. Involves intensive technical writing. 3 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in AE 302, 311, 322, 352, and 433.