Courses

    Covers prerequisite chemistry topics for materials science and introduces material types, properties and behavior for aerospace engineers. Topics include review of chemistry; atomic bonding; crystals; diffusion; mechanical/thermal properties; phase diagrams; heat treatment; failure mechanisms; materials selection; and a general introduction to modern materials for aerospace engineering applications including composites, nanomaterials and metamaterials. Lab project or tensile testing is included. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of APPM 1350 or MATH 1300 (minimum grade C). Requires corequisite courses of GEEN 1300 or CSCI 1300 or ECEN 1310. Restricted to Aerospace Engineering (ASEN) majors only.
    Introduces models and analytical/numerical methods for statics and structural analysis. Topics include force/moment equilibrium, truss analysis, beam theory, stress/strain, failure criteria, and structural design. Matlab proficiency required. Offered fall only. Prerequisites: Requires prereq courses of APPM 1350 or MATH 1300, & APPM 1360 or MATH 2300, & PHYS 1110 & GEEN 1300 or CSCI 1300 or ECEN 1310 (all min grade C). Requires coreq courses of ASEN 2002 & ASEN 2012 & APPM 2350. Restricted to Aerospace Eng (ASEN) majors only.
    Teaches Mechanics of Materials methods of stress and deformation analysis applicable to the design and verification of aircraft and space structures. It offers an introduction to matrix and finite element methods for truss structures, and to mechanical vibrations. Offered fall only. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ASEN 2001, 2003, 2004 and APPM 2360 (all minimum grade C). Restricted to Aerospace Engineering (ASEN) majors only.
    Studies aerospace grade aluminum, magnesium, nickel, and titanium alloys. Covers heat treatment, defect structures, failure mechanisms, corrosion and its prevention, the effect of space radiation on materials, and high and low temperature effects. Introduces composite materials with a lab design and experiment. Emphasizes the selection of materials in design with procedures for choosing materials rationally. Case studies include aerogels, carbides, composites, powder metallurgy, nanomaterials, and advanced materials manufacturing technologies. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of ASEN 2001 (minimum grade C). Restricted to Aerospace Engineering (ASEN) or Aerospace Engineering Concurrent Degree (C-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. MCEN 4123 and ASEN 4123 are the same course. Same as MCEN 5123. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of ASEN 3112 or MCEN 3030 (minimum grade C). Restricted to Aerospace Engineering (ASEN) majors only.
    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. Same as ASEN 5222. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of ASEN 3112 and prerequisite or corequisite course of ASEN 4012 (all minimum grade C). Restricted to Aerospace Engineering (ASEN) majors only.
    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. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of ASEN 3112 (minimum grade C). Restricted to Aerospace Engineering (ASEN) majors only
    Introduces finite element methods used for solving linear problems in structural and continuum mechanics. Covers modeling, mathematical formulation, and computer implementation. Department enforced prereq., matrix algebra. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering (ENGR) graduate students or Aerospace Engineering Concurrent Degree (C-ASEN) majors only.
    Applies fundamental concepts of continuum mechanics, theory of elasticity, and energy methods to the analysis of structures. Recommended prereqs., APPM 2360 and ASEN 2001, 2003, and 3112, or equivalent or instructor consent required. Similar to MCEN 5023. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering (ENGR) graduate students or Aerospace Engineering Concurrent Degree (C-ASEN) majors only.
    Applies concepts covered in undergraduate dynamics, structures, and mathematics to the dynamics of aerospace structural components, including methods of dynamic analysis, vibrational characteristics, vibration measurements, and dynamic stability. Recommended prereqs., ASEN 5012, 5227, MATH 3130, or APPM 3310 or equivalent or instructor consent required. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering (ENGR) graduate students or Aerospace Engineering Concurrent Degree (C-ASEN) majors only.
    Introduces static and dynamic aeroelasticity of airfoils and wings. Covers the classical aeroelasticity theory and introduces computational methods for aeroelastic problems. Recommended prereqs., ASEN 3111, MATH 3130 or APPM 3310, and MATH 4430, or equivalent, or instructor consent required. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering (ENGR) graduate students or Aerospace Engineering Concurrent Degree (C-ASEN) majors only.
    Introduces the basic problems in dynamic modeling and active control of large spacecraft and satellites. Includes system descriptions, model reduction, controller design, and closed-loop stability analysis. Recommended prereq., ASEN 3200, or equivalent, or instructor consent required. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering (ENGR) graduate students or Aerospace Engineering Concurrent Degree (C-ASEN) majors only.
    Develops the macromechanical and micromechanical theory of the elastic behavior and failure of composite laminates. Applies basic theory to a broad range of practical problems including the buckling and vibration of composite plates, columns, and shells. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering (ENGR) graduate students or Aerospace Engineering Concurrent Degree (C-ASEN) majors only.
    Recommended prereqs., ASEN 3112 and 4012 or equivalent, or instructor consent required. Same as ASEN 4222. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering (ENGR) graduate students or Aerospace Engineering Concurrent Degree (C-ASEN) majors only.
    Two-part graduate-level course on dynamics. Covers both flexible and rigid multibody analytical dynamics and finite element method for dynamics. Emphasizes formulations that naturally lead to easy computer implementation and stability, linearization, and modern rotational kinematics. Department consent required. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering (ENGR) graduate students or Aerospace Engineering Concurrent Degree (C-ASEN) majors only.
    Continues ASEN 5007. Covers more advanced FEM applications to linear static problems in structural and continuum mechanics. Focuses on modeling, formulation, and numerical solutions of problems modeled as plates, shells, and solids. Includes an overview of advanced variational formulations. Recommended prereqs., introductory graduate level course in FEM and familiarity with linear algebra. Credit not granted for this course and ASEN 5367. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering (ENGR) graduate students or Aerospace Engineering Concurrent Degree (C-ASEN) majors only.
    Covers modeling, computational algorithms and their computer implementation for both linear and nonlinear dynamical systems. Topics covered include transient analysis, wave propagation, multiphysics analysis, and their significant engineering applications. Recommended prereq., ASEN 5022 or equivalent or instructor consent required. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering (ENGR) graduate students or Aerospace Engineering Concurrent Degree (C-ASEN) majors only.