The minor in aerospace engineering is open to all students except for those majoring in mechanical engineering with a concentration in aerospace engineering. All prerequisites and corequisites must be satisfied for all courses taken.
Program Highlights
Modern and well-equipped laboratories
Nationally-recognized faculty
Special opportunities to work on projects sponsored by industry
At ODU, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...
Aircraft concepts including performance prediction and optimization, flight and maneuver envelopes, and steady flight…
MAE 403
Flight Mechanics
Aircraft concepts including performance prediction and optimization, flight and maneuver envelopes, and steady flight performance. Additional topics: longitudinal static stability and trim; aircraft dynamics; development, separation and solution of aircraft equations of motion; natural modes; dynamic stability; sensors and actuators; and design of stability augmentation and autopilot systems. Prerequisites: MAE 303 with a grade of C or better and MAE 340. Pre- or corequisite: MAE 436.
Inviscid flow concepts including: Euler equations, stream function, velocity potential, singularities, vorticity and circulation laws. Viscous flow topics including boundary layers, separation, and turbulent flow. In addition, external flows, lift and drag, thin airfoil theory, finite wing theory and airfoil design will be discussed. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAE 303; MAE 312 and MAE 340.
Basic principles of design, operation and performance of propulsion systems - including turbojet, turboprop, turbofan,…
MAE 417
Propulsion Systems
Basic principles of design, operation and performance of propulsion systems - including turbojet, turboprop, turbofan, and ramjet engines. Introduction to chemical rockets, ion and plasma thrusters. Prerequisites: MAE 312 or MAE 414.
Cost
Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit$250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit$408
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
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