undergrad handbook - aa
AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS
The principal purpose of the undergraduate Interdisciplinary Major in
Aeronautics and Astronautics is to prepare students who are strongly interested
in aerospace for subsequent graduate study in the field. In particular, it is
expected that students completing this undergraduate curriculum can then
satisfy the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Aeronautics and
Astronautics at Stanford University in one additional academic year or,
alternatively, complete the B.S. in General Engineering and the M.S. in
Aeronautics and Astronautics as a co-terminal program in five years.
Another objective of the program is, of course, to provide interested
undergraduates an opportunity to become acquainted with the challenges of the
aerospace field, with aeronautical and astronautical principles, and with the
faculty who teach and do research in aeronautics and astronautics.
The departmental requirements of this Major include a core set of courses
required of every Aeronautics and Astronautics major, a set of depth areas from
which two areas (four courses) must be chosen, and an engineering elective.
Students are expected to consult closely with an advisor about how best to
satisfy these and all the other requirements of the major, to submit a program
planning sheet when declaring the major, and to have a final program planning
sheet approved by the advisor and department at least one quarter prior to
graduation.
(Students interested in aerospace are also encouraged to consider the
undergraduate minor in Aeronautics and Astronautics, which is described in the
"Minors" section of this Handbook.)
REQUIREMENTS
MATHEMATICS: 21 UNITS FR, SO, JR
Mathematics through ordinary differential equations is required by depth
courses. Some statistics is desirable. For a list of acceptable courses, see
the Mathematics Requirement section of this handbook. Required: Differential
Equations (Math 53 or 130, or ME100).
SCIENCE: 18 UNITS FR, SO
A strong foundation in classical physics, particularly mechanics, is desirable
for the depth program. Chemistry is needed for students without high school
chemistry and is recommended for others. For a list of acceptable courses, see
the Science Requirement section of this handbook. Required: Physics 41 and
either 23 or 43, plus one further physics course.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY: 1 COURSE
For a list of acceptable courses, see the TIS Requirement section of this
handbook.
ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS: 5 COURSES
Course
|
Title
|
Prerequisites
|
Units
|
|
|
|
|
E15
|
Dynamics
|
Phys
41, Math 51
|
5
|
E30
|
Engineering
Thermodynamics
|
Phys
41, Math 42
|
3
|
E70A
or 70X
|
Programming
Methodology
|
|
5
|
(option)
|
two
more courses chosen from Fundamentals section of this handbook
|
|
6-10
|
DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 39 UNITS
Course
|
Title
|
Prerequisites
|
Units
|
|
|
|
|
AA100
|
Introduction
to Aeronautics & Astronautics
|
Math
42; elem. physics; or consent of instructor
|
3
|
ME33
|
Introduction
to Fluids Engineering
|
E14,
E30
|
4
|
ME131A
|
Heat
Transfer
|
E30,
ME33
|
5
|
ME131B
|
Fluid
Mechanics
|
ME131A
|
3
|
AA290
|
Problems
in Aero/Astro
|
|
3
|
CE180A
or ME111
|
Introduction
to Structural Analysis
- or - Stress Strain and Strength
|
E14
|
3
|
E104
or ME161
or Phys110
|
Dynamic
Response
- or - Dynamic Systems
- or - Intermediate Mechanics
|
Phys
43
E15, Math 51, (E40)
Phys 41, Math 130
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
Depth
Area I
|
two
courses from a department Depth Area
(see Depth Area lists below)
|
|
6
|
Depth
Area II
|
two
courses from a second Depth Area
|
|
6
|
Elective
|
one
engineering elective
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL UNITS
|
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39
|
Depth Areas
Students should select four courses from the list below, two from each of two
areas. One additional engineering elective (at least 3 units) should also be
selected; this may an additional course from any of the depth areas below,
another course in Aeronautics and Astronautics, or an appropriate elective from
another Engineering department. In any case, the choice of depth
areas and engineering elective should be determined in consultation with the
Aeronautics and Astronautics major advisor.
FLUIDS
& CFD:
|
Applied
Aerodynamics
|
AA
200A
|
|
Compressible
Flow
|
AA
210A
|
|
Computational
Fluid Dynamics
|
AA
214A
|
|
Propulsion
|
AA
280 or 283
|
|
Thermodynamics
|
ME
131C
|
|
|
|
STRUCTURES:
|
Analysis
of Structures I
Analysis of Structures II
|
AA
240A
AA 240B
|
|
Mechanics
of Composites
|
AA
256
|
|
|
|
DYNAMICS
&
|
Feedback
Control Design
|
Engr.
105
|
CONTROLS:
|
Classical
Dynamics
|
AA
242
|
|
Spacecraft
Mechanics
|
AA
279
|
|
Dynamics
and Control of Aircraft and Spacecraft
|
AA
271A
|
|
|
|
SYSTEMS
DESIGN:
|
Aircraft
Design
|
AA
241A,B
|
|
Spacecraft
Design
|
AA
236A,B
|
FREE ELECTIVES: TO BRING TOTAL TO 180 UNITS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DECLARING MAJOR IN
Engineering: Aeronautics & Astronautics
1. Obtain your Stanford transcript (with your name printed on it) from the
AXESS system and take it along with this form to the AA Student Services Office
(Durand Building Rm 250)
2. You will be assigned to a faculty member who will serve as your academic
advisor. Make an appointment with your advisor to discuss the Aero/Astro
program. During that appointment, or soon thereafter, fill out a program sheet
indicating how you plan to fulfill the major requirements, and obtain your
advisor's signature. (Your interests may change as you gain experience, of
course, and you may revise your degree plan in consultation with your advisor.
You will submit a final program sheet two quarters before you graduate. It is
important, however, that you begin planning now for your degree
requirements.)
3. Bring your signed program sheet & this form to the A/A Student Services
office for signature.
4. Take this signed form to the Registrar's Office at the Old Union. They will
give you a Declaration of Undergraduate Major form. Fill out the form and turn
in the white copy to the Registrar's Office.
5. Take the yellow copy of the Declaration of Undergraduate Major form to your
former undergraduate advisor and pick up your undergraduate file.
6. Turn in your undergraduate file along with the yellow copy of the
Declaration of Undergraduate Major form, your transcript and this memo to the
A/A Student Services Office.
Date:
To: Registrar
talked to Professor
on and received advice about majoring in our department.
(date)
Please assist him/her in declaring an interdisciplinary major in Aeronautics
and Astronautics.
Sally Gressens
Student Services, Aeronautics And Astronautics