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Emphasis - Aerospace Engineering

B.S. in Engineering

Description

The B.S. in engineering provides the student with a fundamental knowledge of engineering science and prepares graduates for a variety of careers in industry and government, or for advanced study in engineering, business, or professional school.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 127

Goals/Mission Statement

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates from the program, within 3-5 years after graduation, will:

Student Outcomes

BSE students at the University of Mississippi should demonstrate the attainment of the following student outcomes:

  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 judgements, 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 judgement to draw conclusions
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

General Education Requirements

Course Requirements

Emphasis - Aerospace Engineering

Description

“The emphasis in aerospace engineering provides a cross-disciplinary foundation in topics critical to the modern aerospace industry. The curriculum provides core knowledge in typical aerospace topics such as fluid mechanics and structures while also providing a foundation in digital architectures and programming, materials, and electrical systems. The curriculum appropriately prepares the student for either entry into the aerospace industry or to graduate education in aerospace-related fields. Electives can be selected under approval of the student’s academic adviser to further a knowledge base in relevant aerospace areas such as flight mechanics, controls, and digital systems, and communications.”

Course Requirements

Engineering Electives (12 hours) * Ch E 316: Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics (3) * M E 401: Thermo-Fluid Dynamics (3) * M E 402: Elements of Propulsion (3) * M E 529: Aerodynamics (3)

Emphasis Courses (3 hours) * PHYS 308: Mathematical Physics (3)

Emphasis Courses (select 9 hours from suggested or other by approval) Csci 111, Csci 112, ISS 125, El E 235, El E 236, PHYS 310, Csci 325, Csci 356, C E 310, M E 527

Open Emphasis Hours (6 hours open for student selection based on interest)

Degree Requirements

The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.

B.S. in Engineering

General Education

Requirement Hours Description
First Year Writing I 3 Sucessfully complete Hon 101, Writ 100, or Writ 101.
First Year Writing II 3 Successfully complete one of the following courses: Liba 1 Writ 102 or Hon 102.
3 hrs humanities 3 Successfully complete 3 hrs of humanities with a passing grade chosen from the following: African American studies (Aas 201, 202), classics (Clc), environmental studies (Envs 101), gender studies (G St 201, 202), history (Hst), liberal arts (Liba 202, 305, 312), literature (Eng 103, 220-226), philosophy (Phil), religion (Rel), Southern studies 100-level, and either Hon 101 or 102 (if not being used to fulfill composition requirements).
3 hrs fine arts 3 Complete 3 hrs of fine arts with a passing grade chosen from art history, music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. Courses that satisfy this requirement are any Art History (AH); Liba 130, 204, 314; Mus 101, 102, 103, 104, 105; Danc 200; Thea 201, 202.
3 hrs FA/Lang/Hum 3 Successfully complete 3 hrs of Fine Arts, Humanities, or Modern language with a passing grade. Modern Language include courses in courses in Ancient Greek (Gr), Arabic (Arab) nd Swahili (Swa). (Japn), Korean (Kor), Latin (Lat), Portuguese (Port), Russian (Russ), Spanish
Econ 310 3 Successfully complete Econ 310.

General Education II

Requirement Hours Description
Math 261 3 Complete Math 261 with a passing grade.
Math 262 3 Complete Math 262 with a passing grade.
Math 263 3 Complete Math 263 with a passing grade.
Math 264 3 Complete Math 264 with a passing grade.
Math 353 3 Complete Math 353 with a passing grade.
Chem 105 3 Complete Chem 105 with a passing grade.
Chem 115 1 Complete Chem 115 with a passing grade.
Chem 106 3 Complete Chem 106 with a passing grade.
Chem 116 1 Complete Chem 116 with a passing grade.
Phys 211 3 Complete Phys 211 with a passing grade.
Phys 221 1 Complete Phys 221 with a passing grade.
Phys 212 3 Complete Phys 212 with a passing grade.
Phys 222 1 Complete Phys 222 with a passing grade.

Major Requirements

Requirement Hours Description
Engr 100 or Engr 102 3 Complete Engr 100 or Engr 102 with a passing grade.
CSci 251 3 Complete CSci 251 with a passing grade.
Engr 201 3 Complete Engr 201 with a passing grade.
Engr 309 3 Complete Engr 309 with a passing grade.
Engr 310 3 Complete Engr 310 with a passing grade.
Engr 312 3 Complete Engr 312 with a passing grade.
Engr 313 3 Complete Engr 313 with a passing grade.
Engr 314 1 Complete Engr 314 with a passing grade.
Engr 321 3 Complete Engr 321 with a passing grade.
Engr 323 3 Complete Engr 323 with a passing grade.
Engr 360 3 Complete Engr 360 with a passing grade.
Engr 361 1 Complete Engr 361 with a passing grade.
Engr 400 1 Complete Engr 400 with a passing grade.
Engr 431 3 Complete Engr 431 with a passing grade.
Engr 451 2 Complete Engr 451 with a passing grade.
Engr 452 1 Complete Engr 452 with a passing grade.
Manf 460 3 Complete Manf 460 with a passing grade.
12 hrs approved engr electives 12 Complete 12 hours of approved engineering electives with 9 hrs at the 300+ level chosen from: Engr 340, BME 200, BME 222, BME 301, BME 311, BME 313, BME 314, BME 333, BME 350, BME 370, BME 510, BME 523, BME 524, Ch E 307, Ch E 308, Ch E 413, Ch E 520, Ch E 521, Ch E 522, Ch E 523, Ch E 524, C E 207, C E 208, C E 210, C E 325, C E 471, C E 472, Csci 111, Csci 112, Csci 343, El E 235, El E 331, G E 305, G E 405, M E 324, M E 325, M E 401, M E 406, and M E 421

Emphasis - Aerospace Engineering

Requirement Hours Description
Phys 308 3 Complete Phys 308 with a passing grade.
9 hrs ae electives (BS Engr (ae)) 9 Complete 9 hrs of electives with a passing grade chosen from the following: CSci 111, 112, 325, 356 ISS 125, El E 235, 236, Phys 310, C E 310, and M E 527.
6 hrs general electives 6 Complete 6 hrs of electives of your choice.
Ch E 316 3 Complete Ch E 316 with a passing grade. This course is meant to share with Engineering electives.
M E 401 3 Complete M E 401 with a passing grade. This course is intended to share with Engineering Elecives.
M E 402 3 Complete M E 402 with a passing grade. This course is intended to share with Engineering electives.
M E 529 3 Complete M E 529 with a passing grade. This course is intended to share with Engineering Electives.
3 hrs social sciences 3 Successfully complete 3 hrs of social science with a passing grade chosen from anthropology (Anth), economics (Econ), political science (Pol), psychology (Psy), sociology (Soc), Liba 203, 313, or Hon 101, 102
3 hrs gen ed, lang, or SS/H/FA 3 Complete 3 additional hours with a passing grade of humanities, languages (modern, Greek, or Latin), social science, or a general education course as defined by the School of Engineering
The policies and regulations contained in this online University of Mississippi Catalog are in effect for the current or selected semester. The catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility.