Areas of Study
Undergraduate Technical Areas of Study - The Department of Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics offers two technical areas of study.
Atmospheric Flight: This area (also called Aeronautics) provides the student with a well-rounded program of study emphasizing the major disciplines of aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, design, performance, and control of aircraft. These subjects are treated at a fundamental level that lays a foundation for work in a broad variety of specialties in the aircraft industry. This option is intended primarily for the undergraduate student whose primary interest is aircraft.
Space Flight: This area (also called Astronautics) provides the student with a well-rounded program of study which provides a background in the traditional areas of fluid mechanics, materials, structures, propulsion, controls, and flight mechanics, while also offering the student a chance to learn about the space environment, attitude determination/control, orbital mechanics, mission design, and spacecraft systems/design. These subjects are treated at a fundamental level that lays a foundation for work in a broad variety of specialties in space-related industries. This option is intended primarily for the undergraduate student whose primary interest is space and spacecraft.
Basic Sequence/Major Sequence: See http://www.engr.utexas.edu/current/policies/majorsequence.cfm.
Elective Courses: All elective courses must be approved by the Department of Aerospace Engineering before enrolling in them. These lists are available in the flyer rack outside of WRW 211.
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