B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology
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Aeronautical concentration
The aeronautical concentration of the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology degree includes six key aeronautical engineering content areas:
- aircraft systems
- aircraft design
- gas dynamics and propulsion
- aircraft structures
- composite materials manufacturing
- wind tunnel testing
What You Can Do With This Degree
This concentration prepares students for employment in one of the many aeronautical-related companies in the aerospace sector. Career employment opportunities include design and development, direct manufacturing support, quality control and assurance, sales, and management. Companies large and small, in this region and outside of it, provide a wide range of opportunities for graduates. Starting salaries of recent graduates are in the $50,000 - $60,000 range.
Courses Associated With This Degree
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AET 215 Aircraft Systems
- Description: Principles and design features of aircraft structures, systems, and materials.
AET 300 Aircraft Design I
- Description: Applied aerodynamics, standard atmosphere, speed measurement, infinite and finite wings, airplane performance.
AET 417 Aerospace Structures
- Description: Analysis and design of aircraft and aerospace structures. Shear flow. Semimonocoque structures. Effects of dynamic loading.
AET 415 Gas Dynamics and Propulsion
- Introduces compressible flow, internal and external flow, and aerothermodynamic analysis of propulsion systems.
AET 420 Experimental Aerodynamics and Wind Tunnels
- Description: Experimental applied aerodynamics related to aeronautical and mechanical design. Wind tunnel design and testing. Low speed flows.
MET 418 Composites Materials Manufacturing
- Description: Introduces composite materials and associated manufacturing issues, including tooling, processes, and quality control. Related issues, including testing and joining.
MET 434 Thermo-Fluids II
- Description: Fluid statics. Basic fluid flow equations. Viscous flow in pipes and channels. Compressible flow. Applies fluid measurement and flow in conduits.