Aerospace Systems Engineering, BS

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Systems Engineering (490005BS)

Completion of degree requirements for the Aerospace Systems Engineering program requires that students complete several required semester-long cooperative education assignments with corporations or governmental entities in the aerospace industry.  Based on aerospace industry requirements for full-time and cooperative education placement, full admission to the Aerospace Systems Engineering program is limited to citizens or permanent resident aliens of the United States.  

The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Systems Engineering degree program is intended to produce engineers who possess both a broad, interdisciplinary knowledge of aerospace engineering fundamentals and who will be able to move quickly into the role of project managers, the precursor position to program managers and ultimately, senior managers. These engineers can lead multidisciplinary teams and bring about the integration of components in a variety of systems. The program includes basic engineering and aerospace courses and will also include specific non-engineering courses, selected to meet the goal of developing future senior technical leaders for our aerospace industries. The program features a mandatory co-op component that begins following the sophomore year. The co-op requirement is expected to fill out the student's technical background as well as provide a basis for broad personal growth that is part of the aim of the General Education requirement. Three fewer hours of General Education courses are required for Aerospace Systems Engineering due to the mandatory co-op.

Requirements for Admission

All students gain access to 300 and 400 level engineering classes once you:

• Have a cumulative GPA at UA of 3.0
• Complete Calculus 2 with a C- or higher
• Have a 2.3 grade point average in at least three of the following categories:
  • in all coursework
  • in all required mathematics coursework
  • in all required science coursework (Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Biology)
  • in all engineering coursework

The Aerospace Systems Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. The program educational objectives (PEOs) for the Aerospace Systems Engineering program are that, within a few years after graduation, our Aerospace Systems Engineering graduates:

• Practice the aerospace systems engineering disciplines successfully within community accepted standards
• Acquire teamwork and communications skills to develop a successful career in aerospace systems engineering
• Fulfill professional and ethical responsibilities in the practice of aerospace systems engineering, including social, environmental, and economical considerations
• Engage in professional service, such as participation in professional society and community service
• Engage in life-long learning activities, such as graduate studies or professional workshops
• Develop a professional career in the prevailing market that meets personal goals, objectives and desires

To meet those program educational objectives as well as the curricular requirements specified by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Aerospace Systems Engineering program identifies student outcomes, which are what students to achieve by the time of graduation. They are:

(1) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

(2) an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

(3) an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

(4) an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

(5) an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

(6) an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

(7) an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Accelerated BS/MS program

The department offers B.S. Aerospace Systems Engineering students at The University of Akron a BS/MS program that allows them to earn the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with one additional year of study. Applications are accepted in the Spring before the senior year.

The following information has official approval of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and The College of Engineering and Polymer Science, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (DPR) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor. 

Requirements

Summary

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Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education requirements. The University minimum of 36 credits are required for General Education and credit for these courses will apply to multiple requirements. 

General Education Courses

Math and Science Requirements

Accounting and Economics Requirements 

Tools and Project Management

 Fundamental Engineering Courses

Upper Level Requirements

Co-op Courses

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