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ENG 221 - Introduction to Aerospace Engineering


3.00 Credits, 3..00 Contact Hours (3 lec.)

Introduction to the fundamental concepts, and approaches of aerospace engineering. Includes history of aeronautics and astronautics, overview of modern design and analysis practices for aircraft and spacecraft industry. Elements of aerodynamics, airfoils and wings. Airplane performance, stability, and control. Aircraft and rocket propulsion. Fundamentals of orbital motion. Basic aircraft performance and aspects of vehicle conceptual design.

Prerequisite(s): PHY 210IN  , MAT 241   and MAT 262   (MAT 262   may be taken concurrently)