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(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering, especially with an understanding of physics, chemistry, www.csupomona.edu/aro mathematics, material science, electrical circuits, controls, and software required to address real-world engineering problems; Ali R. Ahmadi, Chair (b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data especially for testing of aerospace structural Subodh Bhandari Donald L. Edberg elements, aerodynamic components and systems, aerospace Steven K. Dobbs Gabriel G. Georgiades systems, , launch and control systems including autonomous controls; The Aerospace Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering (c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. The vision of desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, the Aerospace Engineering Department is to produce nationally environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, recognized aerospace graduates who can contribute to achievements in manufacturability, and sustainability with the ability to turn data national defense, space exploration, commercial aerospace, into meaningful engineering design using systems engineering life aeronautics, and academia. cycle development processes especiallly for the design of complex The mission of the Aerospace Engineering Program is to provide an systems such as , launch vehicles and spacecraft from a education by hands-on application of theory to produce graduates for a conceptual design perspective and formulate the systems diverse society who can contribute immediately, effectively and ethically engineering life cycle development process including business case to the development of aerospace products and possess the educational modeling; foundations for their career growth in industry, and academia, with (d) An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams; innovation and leadership. (e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems Traditionally the aerospace engineer has been involved with the design with an understanding of engineering science fundamentals that and development of high speed vehicles such as aircraft, missiles and enables them to examine real world engineering problems for the spacecraft. Over the years this list has evolved to include ocean vessels underlying physical principles and decide on appropriate methods of and high-speed land vehicles as well. The extreme environments in solution especially applied to analyzing aerospace structural which these vehicles operate have dictated the construction of the most elements, aerodynamic components and systems, aerospace complex engineering systems devised by man and require integration propulsion systems, spacecraft, launch vehicles and trajectory flight and application of such disparate fields as and heat control systems including autonomous controls; transfer, structural mechanics, control system theory and (f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility and an dynamics using systems engineering processes. Often the aerospace awareness of environmental and quality concerns of the engineer is confronted with problems that cannot be fully defined but, in engineering profession; spite of this, require imaginative and sophisticated solutions. (g) An ability to communicate effectively including good oral, written The graduates of Aerospace Engineering will be practicing professionals and graphic communications skills; who exhibit these Program Educational Objectives: (h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of A. Demonstrate their knowledge of aerodynamics, aerospace engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and materials, aircraft and spacecraft structures, aircraft and space societal context with an understanding of the role of the engineer propulsion, flight mechanics, stability and control systems, orbital in industry, government, and society. mechanics, space environment, attitude determination and control, (i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long telecommunications, and design competence of aircraft and learning; spacecraft using systems engineering principles; (j) A knowledge of contemporary issues; B. Apply hands-on application of theory in laboratory, field experience (k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering and independent study opportunities involving teamwork and computational tools. exposure to modern engineering analytical and computational tools; Aerospace engineering students are encouraged to become active in the C. Utilize a comprehensive educational foundation that emphasizes student branch of the American Institute of Aeronautics and application based analysis and problem-solving, exposure to open- Astronautics, a national society organized for the advancement of ended problems and engineering while fostering teamwork, aerospace knowledge. Qualified students are invited to join the student communication skills, innovation, leadership, lifelong learning skills chapter of Sigma Gamma Tau, the national aerospace engineering honor and individual ethnical professionalism in graduate studies and society. careers in aerospace engineering. Students desiring to major in Aerospace Engineering should have a REQUIRED CORE COURSES particularly high aptitude for science and mathematics, and incoming Required of all students. A 2.0 cumulative GPA is required in core freshmen should have taken substantial college preparatory courses in courses for the major in order to receive a degree in the major. these disciplines in high school. Incoming transfer students should have completed at least one year of college calculus and one year of college Introduction to Aeronautics ...... ARO 101L (1) physics (with laboratory) prior to beginning the program at Cal Poly Introduction to Astronautics ...... ARO 102L (1) Pomona. The community college student planning to transfer into this Introduction to Aerospace Propulsion ...... ARO 103L (1) department should consult a school counselor or department to Fundamentals of Aeronautics ...... ARO 202L (1) determine which courses meet the program requirements. Fundamentals of Astronautics ...... ARO 203L (1) ...... ARO 301 (4) The Student Outcomes at the time of graduation are: Low-Speed Aerodynamics and Performance . . . . . ARO 305 (4)

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Astronautics ...... ARO 309 (3) 2. Written Communication Gas Dynamics ...... ARO 311 (3) 3. Critical Thinking Aircraft ...... ARO 312 (4) Area B Mathematics and Natural Sciences (16 units) Aerospace Feedback Control Systems ...... ARO 322/L (3/1) 1. Physical Science Aerospace Structural Mechanics I ...... ARO 326/L (3/1) 2. Biological Science Aerospace Structural Mechanics II ...... ARO 327 (3) 3. Laboratory Activity Aerospace Structural Analysis and Design ...... ARO 329 (3) 4. Math/Quantitative Reasoning Fluid Dynamics/Heat Transfer Lab ...... ARO 351L (1) 5. Science and Synthesis High-Speed Aerodynamics Lab ...... ARO 352L (1) Aerospace Structures Laboratory ...... ARO 357L (1) Area C Humanities (16 units) Heat, Mass and Moment Transfer ...... ARO 401 (4) 1. Visual and Performing Arts High-Speed Aerodynamics ...... ARO 404 (3) 2. Philosophy and Civilization Aircraft Stability and Control ...... ARO 405 (4) 3. Literature and Foreign Languages Advanced Dynamics and Vibrations 4. Humanities Synthesis of Aerospace Systems ...... ARO 406 (4) Area D Social Sciences (20 units) Low-Speed Aerodynamics Laboratory ...... ARO 435L (1) 1. U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals Senior Project ...... ARO 461 (2) 2. History, Economics, and Political Science Senior Project ...... ARO 462 (2) 3. Sociology, Anthropology, Ethnic, and Gender Studies Aerosciences ...... ARO 490L (1) 4. Social Science Synthesis Aerospace Vehicle Design Lab I ...... ARO 491L (2) Aerospace Vehicle Design Lab II ...... ARO 492L (2) Area E Lifelong Understanding and Self-development (4 units) Aerospace Vehicle Design Lab III ...... ARO 493L (2) Lifelong Understanding

ELECTIVE CORE COURSES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Approved Technical Electives ...... (12) ARO 101L Introduction to Aeronautics (1) History of fixed- and rotary- aircraft development; characteristics of REQUIRED SUPPORT COURSES current aircraft. Contributions of aerospace engineering to society. Units The following major support courses should be used to satisfy the and dimensions, dimensionless coefficients. Forces, pressures, indicated GE requirements. If these courses are not used to satisfy GE, generation of lift. Wind tunnel test project. Radio-controlled aircraft the total units to degree may be more than 198 units. project. Aerospace structural materials. Preliminary aircraft sizing. 1 three-hour laboratory. Corequisite: MAT 114 Fundamentals of Systems Engineering ...... ARO 201L (1) CHE Thermodynamics I ...... CHE 302 (4) ARO 102L Introduction to Astronautics (1) or Thermodynamics I ...... ME 301 (4) General Chemistry ...... CHM 121 (3) History of missile, , and spacecraft development; characteristics of General Chemistry Lab (B3) ...... CHM 121L (1) current launch vehicles and spacecraft. The role of the aerospace Elements of Electrical Engineering ...... ECE 231/L (3/1) engineer in industry, government, and the university. Launch Ethical Considerations in Technology performance, trajectories, and orbits. Solid-propelled rocket project. and Applied Science (C4) ...... EGR 402 (4) Spacecraft mission design and configuration. 1 three-hour laboratory. Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (B4) ...... MAT 114 (4) Corequisite: MAT 114. Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...... MAT 115 (4) Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ...... MAT 116 (4) ARO 103L Introduction to Aerospace Propulsion (1) Calculus of Several Variables I ...... MAT 214 (3) History of aircraft and rocket development; characteristics of Calculus of Several Variables II ...... MAT 215 (3) current aircraft piston, turbine and rocket . Ethical factors, Differential Equations ...... MAT 216 (4) standards and expectations in aerospace engineering. Generation of or Elem. Linear Algebra & Differential Equations MAT 224 (4) . Propulsion system performance. Jet engine test project. Mathematical Analysis of Engineering Problems . . MAT 318 (3) Compressed-air thrust project. 1 three-hour laboratory . Corequisite: MAT Vector Statics ...... ME 214 (3) 114. Vector Dynamics ...... ME 215 (4) Materials Science and Engineering ...... MTE 207 (3) ARO 127L Aerospace Engineering Computer Graphics Laboratory (2) General Physics (B1, B3) ...... PHY 131/L (3/1) Computer-aided graphics and engineering design fundamentals. General Physics ...... PHY 132/L (3/1) Sketching, line drawing, dimensioning, simple wire frame, solid General Physics ...... PHY 133/L (3/1) modeling and projection theory. Airplane general arrangement, layout, and inboard profile drawings. 2 three-hour laboratories. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS An alternate pattern from that listed here for partial fulfillment of Areas ARO 201L Fundamentals of Systems Engineering (1) A, C, and D available for students in this major is the Interdisciplinary History and purpose of systems engineering. System design exercise. General Education (IGE) Program. Please see the description of IGE Team design. Needs analysis; consideration of ethical, social, economic elsewhere in this catalog. contemporary issues and environmental factors. System-design process. Role of the engineer in system design. Program planning and control. Area A Communication and Critical Thinking (12 units) Engineering documentation. Principles of technical writing. 1 three-hour 1. Oral Communication laboratory. Prerequisite: ENG 104 or IGE 120 or IGE 121 or IGE 122, C or

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better in MAT 114. Mathematical models of systems. Laplace transformations. Feedback control systems: characteristics, performance, stability. Root locus ARO 202L Fundamentals of Aeronautics (1) method. Frequency response methods. Stability in the frequency domain. Aircraft manufacturing methods. Aerodynamic . Aircraft controls Time domain analysis. Design and compensation of aerospace feedback and piloting techniques. Aircraft performance. Aeroelasticity concepts. control systems. 3 lectures/problem-solving; 1 three-hour laboratory. Preliminary aircraft design. Wind tunnel test project. 1 three-hour Prerequisites: ENG 104 or IGE 120 or IGE 121 or IGE 122, C or better in laboratory. Prerequisite: C or better in ARO 101L. MAT 216 or MAT 224. Corequisite: MAT 318.

ARO 203L Fundamentals of Astronautics (1) ARO 326/L Aerospace Structural Mechanics I/Laboratory (3/1) Orbits and trajectories. Launch windows and rendezvous. Spacecraft Vector analysis of two-dimensional kinetic motion of aerospace vehicles. mission analysis. Spacecraft guidance and control techniques. Booster Plane kinematics including absolute and relative motion. Force and design. Boost and reentry trajectory simulation. . 1 moment equilibrium in three dimensions using free body diagrams and three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: C or better in ARO 102L. vector algebra. Internal loads in engine mount, landing gear and fabric- covered wing structures. Shear and bending-moment diagrams. ARO 299/299A/299L Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4) Centroids, center of gravity, moments of area, and moments of inertia. Material properties, stress-strain relationships, Mohr’s circle, strain Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance. Total gages. Analysis of stress in members subject to axial, torsional, bending, credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. and shearing loading. 3 lectures/problem-solving; 1 three-hour Instruction is by lectures/problem-solving, laboratory, or a combination. laboratory. Prerequisites: C or better in PHY 131/L. Corequisite: MAT 214. ARO 301 Fluid Dynamics (4) Pressure distribution in a fluid. Control volume and differential ARO 327 Aerospace Structural Mechanics II (3) approaches to fluid flow analysis. Development and application of External loads on aircraft, inertia forces and load factors, design loads, Navier-Stokes equations. Potential flow theory. Dimension analysis and factor of- and margin of-safety, V-n diagrams. Strain . Analysis of similarity. Viscous flow in ducts. Working knowledge of a high-level deformation in members subject to axial, torsional, bending, shearing, computer language is required. 4 lectures/problem-solving. and combined loading using Castigliano’s theorem. Statically Prerequisites: ENG 104 or IGE 120 or IGE 121 or IGE 122, C or better in indeterminate structures. Pressure vessels, yield criteria. Shear flow in MAT 216 or MAT 224. Corequisites: MAT 318, CHE 302 or ME 301, and closed and open thin-walled sections. Bending and shear stresses in ME 215. beams with unsymmetrical cross-sections. Principles and analysis of stressed skin construction. 3 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: C ARO 305 Low-Speed Aerodynamics and Performance (4) or better in ARO 326. Boundary-Layer theory. Biot-Savart law. Panel methods. Thin airfoil theory. Lifting-line theory. Numerical aerodynamics of airfoils and ARO 328 Aerospace Structures (4) . Skin drag. Induced drag. theories. Airplane Aerospace structural analysis in the design process. Elementary performance. 4 lectures/ problem-solving. Prerequisite: C or better in aeroelasticity. Axial constraint. Design of members in tension, torsion, ARO 301. bending, or shear. Design of compression members. Design of webs in shear. Detailed design. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: C or ARO 309 Astronautics (3) better in ARO 329. Space mission and trajectory design. Kepler’s laws. Orbits, hyperbolic escape trajectories, interplanetary transfers, gravity assists. Special ARO 329 Aerospace Structural Analysis and Design (3) orbits including geostationary, Molniya, sun-synchronous. 3 Work and energy methods. Numerical analysis and introduction to the lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisites: ENG 104 or IGE 120 or IGE 121 finite element method. Thin plate theory and structural stability. Elastic or IGE 122, C or better in ME 215. and aeroelastic instabilities. Design of Aerospace structures. 3 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: C or better in ARO 327. ARO 311 Gas Dynamics (3) Governing equations of fluid dynamics for compressible flow. Normal ARO 351L Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer Laboratory (1) shock waves. Oblique shock waves. Expansion waves. Quasi-one- Selected experiments in fluid dynamics and heat transfer in aerospace dimensional flow. Fanno flow. Rayleigh flow. Unsteady wave motion. engineering, such as vortex flows, transition from laminar to turbulent High-temperature gases and flows. Applications. 3 lectures/problem- flow and potential flow simulations. Team work. Laboratory report solving. Prerequisite: C or better in ARO 301. Corequisite: CHE 302 or ME writing. 1 three-hour laboratory. Corequisite: ARO 401. 301. ARO 352L High-Speed Aerodynamics Laboratory (1) ARO 312 Aircraft Jet Propulsion (4) Selected experiments in high-speed aerodynamics using a supersonic Ideal cycle analysis of ramjet, turbojet, turbofan and . After wind tunnel and a computer-based data acquisition system. Team work. burning. Cycle analysis with losses. Nonrotating components: diffusers, Laboratory report writing. 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: C or nozzles and combustors. Compressor, fans and turbines. Component better in ARO 312, ARO 404. matching and engine performance. noise. Hypersonic engines. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: C or better in ARO ARO 357L Aerospace Structures Laboratory (1) 311. Experimental stress analysis of structures subject to axial, torsional, ARO 322/L Aerospace Feedback Control Systems/Laboratory (3/1) bending, shearing and combined loading. Statically indeterminate structures. Application of the electrical resistance strain gage and

242 CAL POLY POMONA CATALOG 2011-2012 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING photoelastic methods. Technical communication and engineering report ARO 409 Spacecraft Dynamics and Control (4) writing. 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: C or better in ARO 326. Euler’s equations. Rigid body motion, including inertia tensors. Spin and ual-spin spacecraft stability. De-spinning of spacecraft. Coning ARO 400 Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-2) maneuvers. Closed-loop attitude control via thrusters, reaction wheels, Individual or group investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected control-moment gyros. Phase-plane diagrams. Bang-bang control. 4 problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisites: C or better in ARO 309, 406. quarter. Prerequisite: ENG 104, or IGE 120 or IGE 121 or IGE 122. ARO 412 Wing Theory (4) ARO 401 Heat, Mass and Momentum Transfer (4) Potential flow theory. Complex mappings; Kutta-Joukowski Conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Heat diffusion transformation. Chordwise pressure distributions; thin airfoil theory. equation. 1-D, 2-D and 3-D conduction. Transient conduction. Finite- Sectional force and moment coefficients. Symmetric and asymmetric difference methods. Heat, mass and momentum transfer by convection spanwise loading; basic and additional lift effects. Twist. Wing force and in external and internal flows. Radiation heat transfer analysis. 4 moment coefficients. High lift devices. 4 lectures/problem-solving. lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: C or better in ARO 301. Prerequisite: C or better in ARO 305.

ARO 402 Numerical Methods (4) ARO 414 Rocket Propulsion (4) Numerical methods in engineering. Algorithms. Interpolating Principles of rocket propulsion. Combustion chemistry. Liquid-fuel rocket polynomials, difference formulas, numerical differentiation and engines. Solid-fuel rocket engines. Electrical propulsion. 4 lectures/ integration. Matrix methods. Non-linear systems. Solution of differential problem-solving. Prerequisite: C or better in ARO 311. equations. Applications to engineering problems. Working knowledge of a high-level computer language required. 4 lectures/problem-solving. ARO 418 Space Enviroment (4) Prerequisites: ENG 104 or IGE 120 or IGE 121 or IGE 122, C or better in The space environment and its impact on spacecraft operations. Non- MAT 216 or MAT 224. uniform gravitational fields, aerodynamic drag effects including aerobraking, solar heating and pressure, radiation, electrical issues, ARO 404 High-Speed Aerodynamics (3) orbital debris. Considerations for special orbits. On-board disturbances. Governing laws of high-speed flows. The velocity potential equation. Spacecraft thermal control, life support systems. 4 lectures/ problem- Taylor-Maccoll equation. Conical flow. Compressibility correction rules solving. Prerequisite: C or better in ARO 309. for subsonic flows. Transonic flow. Wing sweep. Area ruling. Airfoils and wings in supersonic flight. Wave drag. Hypersonic flight. Design ARO 419 Computational Fluid Dynamics (4) considerations for high-speed aircraft. 3 lectures/problem-solving. Classification of partial differential equations. Elements of finite- Prerequisite: C or better in ARO 311. difference methods. Stability analysis. Algorithms for numerical solution of parabolic, elliptic and hyperbolic partial differential ARO 405 Aircraft Stability and Control (4) equations. Finite volume and finite element methods. Applications in Static Stability. Stability derivatives. Airplane controls. Airplane fluid dynamics, gas dynamics and heat transfer. Working knowledge of a equations of motion. Dynamic stability. Transfer functions. Airplane high-level computer language required. 4 lectures/problem-solving. response and simulation. Flying qualities. Automatic control and Prerequisites: C or better in ARO 301. Corequisite: ARO 311. autopilots. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisites: C or better in ARO 305, 322/322L. ARO 420 Aerospace Engineering Management (4) Introduction to various management roles in technical fields. Gain ARO 406 Advanced Dynamics and Vibrations of Aerospace Systems (4) insight into the roles of Program Management, Project Management and Vector dynamics of aerospace systems; 3-D particle and rigid-body Functional Management in aerospace companies. Understand dynamics; linear and angular momentum; Lagrangian dynamics; government agencies and customer interactions. Role of discretionary equations of motion and vibrations of single and multi-degree of R&D and proposal development. Career path development and expected freedom and continuous systems; method of Euler; introduction to space skills requirements. Program management plan; team project linked to vehicle motion. 4 lectures. Prerequisites: ENG 104 or IGE 120 or IGE 121 ARO 492L/493L. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: ENG 104 or or IGE 122, C or better in ME 215, MAT 318. IGE 120 or IGE 121 or IGE 122. Consent of Instructor.

ARO 407 Space Flight Dynamics (4) ARO 421 Helicopter Aerodynamics and Performance (4) Three-dimensional rigid body motion of launch vehicles and spacecraft. The development of rotary-wing aircraft and the helicopter. Review of Performance analyses and simulations. Estimation of gravity, drag, blade element/momentum theory; hovering and vertical flight theory; propulsion, and maneuvering losses. Gravity-turn and other ascent autorotation; performance in forward flight. 4 lectures/problem-solving. trajectories. Optimization techniques. Trajectory analysis computer Prerequisite: C or better in ARO 305, and ARO 405. codes. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: C or better in ARO 406. ARO 422 Advanced Aerospace Control Systems (4) ARO 408 Finite-Element Analysis of Aerospace Structures (4) Review of classical controls. Control system design. Compensators. Theoretical development of one- and two-dimensional finite elements. Nonlinear systems. Describing functions. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Analysis and design of truss, frame and semimonocoque structures Prerequisite: C or better in ARO 322. using the direct stiffness and energy formulation of the finite element method. Computer-aided design and analysis projects using commercial ARO 426 Aerospace Surface Systems (4) finite element software. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: C or Aerospace fundamentals of high speed surface systems. Station-to- better in ARO 326. station concepts. Air cushion and tubeflight systems. Airload

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determination. Drag reduction. Propulsion systems and braking. 104 or IGE 120 or IGE 121 or IGE 122, senior standing in major. Guideway considerations. Stability and control. 4 lectures/problem- solving. Prerequisite: C or better in ARO 305. ARO 490L Aerosciences (1) Comprehensive review of basic principles of aerodynamics, propulsion, ARO 427 Aeroacoustics and Structural Dynamics (4) vehicle dynamics, astronautics, and structures for application in the Vibrational concepts of acoustics: time and frequency domain analysis, conceptual and preliminary design of aerospace vehicles. A free and forced motion of single and multi-degree of freedom systems, comprehensive exam will be administered on the above subjects. 1 random inputs, and approximation methods. Classical vibration control. three-hour laboratory. Corequisite: ARO 491L or ARO 492L. Structural wave motion: aeroelasticity, divergence, and flutter. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: C or better in ARO 327 and ME 215. ARO 491L Aerospace Vehicle Design Laboratory I (2) Aerospace vehicle design philosophy. Oral and written presentations of ARO 431 Intermediate Finite-Element Analysis of Aerospace Structures (4) system design. Environmental considerations. Trade-studies; statistical Structural dynamics, structural stability and advanced elements in the design, parameter estimation. Manufacturing, facilities, cost, aircraft, finite element method. Basic theory will be augmented strongly by spacecraft. 2 three-hour laboratories. Prerequisites: C or better in ARO computer applications. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: C or 309, 312, 401, 404, 405. better in ARO 408. ARO 492L Aerospace Vehicle Design Laboratory II (2) ARO 435L Low-Speed Aerodynamics Laboratory (1) Conceptual design of aerospace vehicles. Design tradeoffs in multi- Test plan formulation. Pressure, temperature and loads measurements. disciplined systems. Participation in team design projects. Oral and Test section calibration and correction. Subsonic wind tunnel written presentations of system design. Oral briefing to an applications. 1 three-hour laboratories. Corequisite: ARO 305. industry/government review panel. 2 three-hour laboratories. Prerequisites: C or better in ARO 406, ARO 491L. ARO 436 Mechanics of Composite Materials (4) Mechanical behavior of composite materials. Stress/strain relations in ARO 493L Aerospace Vehicle Design Laboratory III (2) anisotropic materials. Strength criteria and stiffness. Interlaminar Preliminary design of aerospace vehicles. Completion of ARO 492L team stresses. Systems applications. Bending, buckling and vibration of design projects. Preparation of final project report together with an oral laminated plates. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: C or better in briefing to an industry/government review panel. 2 three-hour ARO 327. laboratories. Prerequisite: C or better in ARO 329, ARO 492L.

ARO 461, 462 Senior Project (2) (2) ARO 499/499A/499L Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4) Selection and completion of an aerospace engineering project, including Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance. Total a literature search and use of one or more of the following approaches: credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. theoretical, computational or experimental. Project results presented in Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination. Prerequisite: ENG a final, formal individual report. Project to be arranged by the student 104 or IGE 120 or IGE 121 or IGE 122. with an appropriate Aerospace Engineering faculty member who is the project supervisor. Minimum of 120 hours total time. Prerequisite: ENG

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