Courses

Considers probability concepts and theory for better design and control of aerospace engineering systems.Includes descriptive and inferential statistical methods for experimental analysis. Also covers discrete and continuous random variable distributions, estimators, confidence intervals, regression, analysis of variance, hypothesis testing, nonparametric statistics, random processes, and quality control, including software models of same. Prereq., junior or graduate standing or instructor consent. Same as ASEN 5047.

Focuses on GPS technology, software development, and applications. Lectures will cover the principal concepts used in GPS, and weekly laboratories will apply that knowledge. The course will culminate instudent design projects using GPS. Prereqs., APPM 2360 and GEEN 1300 or equivalent. Recommended junior/senior standing in engineering.

Methods of analysis and design of feedback control for dynamic systems. Covers nyquist, bode, and linear quadratic methods based on frequency domain and state space models. Laboratory experiments provide exposure to computation for simulation and real time control, and typical control system sensors and actuators. Same as ASEN 5114. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite courses of ASEN 3128 and ASEN 3200 (all min grade C). Restricted to Aerospace Engineering (ASEN) majors only.

Highlights free and forced vibration of discrete and continuous systems. Examines Lagrange's equation, Fourier series, Laplace transforms, and matrix and computational methods. Applies knowledge to practical engineering problems. Prereq., ASEN 3112 or MCEN 3030. MCEN 4123 and ASEN 4123 are the same course.

Introduces the field of human factors engineering and investigates human psychological, physiological and performance limitations in complex systems and why it is vital for engineers to understand human operational limitations when designing complex systems. Course includes studies of real accidents caused by human error, good and bad designs, latent conditions and accident-producing designs. Goal is an understanding of how to conduct engineering design with consideration of human factors. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Two lectures and one lab per week. Examines principles of aircraft configuration and design to meet given performance specifications, taking into account aerodynamic, stability and control, and flying quality considerations, as well as airworthiness regulations. Includes preliminary design of the major elements of an aircraft. Prereq., ASEN 3128. Restricted to ASEN majors. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite course of ASEN 3128. Restricted to Aerospace Engineering (ASEN) majors only.

Introduces descriptive and dynamical physical oceanography, focusing on the nature and dynamics of ocean currents and their role in the distribution of heat and other aspects of ocean physics related to the Earth's climate. Dynamical material limited to mathematical descriptions of oceanic physical systems. Restricted to seniors and graduate students. Same as ASEN 5215 and ATOC 4215. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Seniors) or graduate students only.

Explores bioelectric and metabolic signals generated by the nervous system from two stand points: 1) their biophysical genesis and role in neural integration and 2) neurotechnologies such as electroencephalography, magnetoencephalography, deep brain stimulation, and functional magnetic resonance imaging. Prereqs., ECEN 2260 or 3030, ASEN 3300, or instructor consent. Same as ASEN 5216 and ECEN 4811. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite course of ASEN 3300 or ECEN 2260 or ECEN 3030.

Develops the necessary structural analysis skills for conducting conceptual and preliminary designs of large space structures with a practical emphasis on structures considered by NASA over the past 20 years. Applies analysis skills to a broad range of space missions requiring large space structures, emphasizing low cost and practical design. Prereq., senior standing in ASEN or MCEN, or instructor consent. Same as ASEN 5218.

Studies common matrix materials and the modificationsand improvements of properties which can be achieved by adding second phase reinforcements. Properties will be significantly affected by the design approach and by requirements, and by the procedure of adding reinforcements. Investigates polymer, ceramic and metallic materials. Explores manufacturing, fabrication and processing techniques. Evaluates future developments. Prereq., ASEN 3112 or equivalent, or instructor consent. Coreq., ASEN 4012 or instructor consent. Same as ASEN 5222. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite course of ASEN 3112 and pre-requisite or co-requisite course of ASEN 4012.

Covers Matlab and Simulink software, and multivariable control system synthesis and analysis techniques for typical aerospace control problems. Students formulate control problems and synthesize control functions using lineage quadratic techniques. Includes numerical integration of differential equations and nonlinear simulation of orbit and attitude dynamics. Prereq., APPM 2360.

Studies theory and engineering applications of Kalman filter techniques. Covers discrete and continuous filters, the extended Kalman filter, and their application to guidance, navigation, and control, including satellite orbit and attitude problems, inertial and control navigation, and the Global Positioning System. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite course of ASEN 4238.

a review of the properties and causes of hazards posed by the environment, ranging from atmospheric wind shear to tornadic flows. Involves a multidisciplinary approach combining analytical, numerical, scale modeling studies with extensive field measurements, wind energy, and biophysical aerodynamics. Prereq., senior standing in ASEN. Same as ASEN 5255.

Covers basic structural design concepts and finite element modeling techniques. Emphasizes use of finite element static and dynamic analysis to validate and refine an initial design. Introduces basic design optimization and tailoring. Proficiency in Matlab required. Prereq., ASEN 3112. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite course of ASEN 3112.

A biophysical exploration of human physiology from the standpoints of control systems and neural information processing. Topics include: neural control of movement and cardiovascular performance, tissue growth and repair, carcinogenesis, and physiological responses to microgravity. Prereqs., ECEN 2260 or 3030, ASEN 3300, or instructor consent. Same as ASEN 4426 and ECEN 4821/5821. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite course of ASEN 3300 or ECEN 2260 or ECEN 3030.

An introductory, integrative survey of brain science, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and their interrelations. Considers central concepts and principles from each of these areas and the similarities and difference of brain, minds, computers, robots, etc. Same as ASEN 5436 and ECEN 4831/5831. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) College of Engineering majors only.

Studies specialized aspects of the aerospace engineering sciences or innovative treatment of required subject matter at the upper-division level. Course content is indicated in the online Schedule Planner. Prereq., varies. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.

Special projects agreed upon by student and instructor. Instructor consent required.

Assigns a research problem on an individual basis. Instructor consent required.

Introduces finite element methods used for solving linear problems in structural and continuum mechanics. Covers modeling, mathematical formulation, and computer implementation. Prereq., matrix algebra. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students or Aerospace Engineering Concurrent Degree majors only.

Includes rigid body kinematics and spacecraft attitude descriptions, torque-free attitude dynamics, static attitude determination, motion and stability due to gravity gradient torque and spinning craft, passive and active methods of attitude control, nonlinear regulator and attitude tracking feedback controlaws. Prereq., ASEN 3200 or equivalent. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students or Aerospace Engineering Concurrent Degree majors only.

Applies fundamental concepts of continuum mechanics, theory of elasticity, and energy methods to the analysis of structures. Prereqs., APPM 2360 and ASEN 2001, 2003, and 3112, or equivalent. Similar to MCEN 5023. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students or Aerospace Engineering Concurrent Degree majors only.

Introduces the theory of linear systems, including vector spaces, linear equations, structure of linear operators, state space descriptions of dynamic systems, and state feedback control methods. Prereq., ASEN 3200. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students or Aerospace Engineering Concurrent Degree majors only.

Familiarizes students with factors affecting living organisms in the reduced-gravity environment of space flight. Covers basic life support requirements, human physiological adaptations, and cellular-level gravity dependent processes with emphasis on technical writing and research proposal preparation. Prereq., graduate standing in engineering or senior with 3.25 GPA. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering graduate students or Aerospace Engineering Concurrent Degree majors only.

Exposes MS and PhD students to project management and systems engineering disciplines while working a complex aerospace engineering project as part of a project team. The project team may perform some or all of the following project activities during this first semester of the two-semester course sequence: requirements, definition, design and design review, build, test, and verification. Recommended prereqs., ASEN 4138, or 5148, or 5158.