Aerospace Systems and Mission Design Major, B.S.

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Students who attain a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Aerospace Systems and Mission Design will be equipped with a solid foundation in technical and operational concepts along with associated technology to support a career working with aerospace systems. The curriculum is underpinned with a comprehensive foundation of scientific principles to support students interested in overall space mission conceptualization, design and integration of space systems, and spaceflight mission operations and support throughout the entirety of the life cycle.

Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of aerospace systems along with professional technical and scientific communication skills using current technologies to conduct systems analysis.
Students will possess the knowledge, ethical principles, and expertise necessary to make a positive impact, effectively communicating complex information and solving problems within the aerospace domain.
Students will develop critical thinking skills, planning, decision-making, and effective communication abilities, integrating technical and scientific knowledge to address challenges in a professional context.
Students will evaluate and integrate the significance of regulatory compliance, understanding its influence on global aerospace operations while addressing interconnected technical, environmental, and human factors.
Students will apply innovative approaches to ensure long-term sustainability, emphasizing the responsible use of resources in the aerospace domain.

Program Requirements

A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
A grade of D- or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
A grade of “C-” or better is required in all upper division courses listed as part of the major, whether or not they are AES prefixed courses, including electives. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required. This requirement does not apply to General Studies classes.
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Aerospace Systems and Mission Design.
A minor IS NOT required for this program.

General Studies: 33 credits

Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.

Written Communication (6 credits)
Oral Communication (3 credits)
Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
- Recommended: It is recommended that students fulfill this requirement with MTH 1110 - College Algebra for Calculus, which is required by the Aerospace Systems and Mission Design major.
Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
- Recommended: It is recommended that students partially fulfill this requirement with PHI 3370 - Computers, Ethics, and Society.
Historical (3 credits)
Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
- Recommended: It is recommended that students fulfill this requirement with PHY 2311 - General Physics I, PHY 2321 General Physics I Laboratory, and AES 1050 - Introduction to Space, which are required by the Aerospace Systems and Mission Design major.
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
- Recommended: It is recommended that students partially fulfill this requirement with CET 3120 - Engineering Economy.
Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)

ESSJ: 3 credits

Students should consult the Multicultural Graduation Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the Multicultural Requirement for degree completion.
Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Some courses that satisfy the Multicultural requirement also satisfy a General Studies requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement.

Required Ancillary Courses: 40 credits

CHE 1800 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CS 1050 - Computer Science 1 Credits: 4
CSS 2751 - Principles of Cybersecurity Credits: 3
EET 2000 - Electric Circuits and Machines Credits: 3
GIS 2250 - Geographic Information Systems Credits: 4
GIS 4840 - Remote Sensing Credits: 3
JMP 2610 - Introduction to Technical Writing Credits: 3
MTH 1110 - College Algebra for Calculus Credits: 4
MTH 1120 - College Trigonometry Credits: 3
MTH 1410 - Calculus I Credits: 4
PHY 2311 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 2321 - General Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1

Required Courses: 37 credits

AES 1050 - Introduction to Space Credits: 3
AES 2607 - Introduction to Aerospace Systems Simulation Credits: 3
AES 2630 - Spacecraft Mission Operations I Credits: 3
AES 3600 - Space Flight Operations I Credits: 3
AES 3620 - Aerospace Systems Project and Mission Scheduling Credits: 3
AES 4601 - Space Flight Operations II Credits: 3
AES 4602 - Aerospace Commercialization Operations Credits: 3
AES 1910 - Aerospace Industry Exploration and Analysis Credits: 3
AES 3640 - Fundamentals of Aerospace Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 4
AES 4603 - Aerospace Operations Systems Analysis and Design Credits: 3
AES 4640 - Aerospace Model-Based Systems Analysis Credits: 3
AES 4650 - Aerospace Software and Mission Visualization Tools Credits: 3

Electives: 18 credits

Select 18 credit hours from the following.

AES 1040 - Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems Credits: 3
AES 2050 - Aviation and Aerospace History and Development Credits: 3
AES 3530 - Aerodynamics Credits: 3
AES 3607 - Orbital Mechanics and Aerospace Systems Simulations Credits: 3
AES 3610 - Elements of Spacecraft Design I Credits: 3
AES 3630 - Spacecraft Mission Operations II Credits: 3
AMS 3010 - Additive Manufacturing Stratasys Certification Preparation Credits: 3
CET 3120 - Engineering Economy Credits: 3
CS 2050 - Computer Science 2 Credits: 4
IND 1450 - Technical Drawing and CAD Credits: 3
IND 2810 - Technology and Design: Global Perspectives Credits: 3
IND 3000 - Design Thinking Credits: 3
MET 4000 - Project Engineering Credits: 3
MTH 3210 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 4
PHI 3370 - Computers, Ethics, and Society Credits: 3

Senior Experience: 3 credits

Summary of Requirements

General Studies Requirement	33 credits
Multicultural Requirement	0-3 credits
Additional Requirements (Ancillary Courses)	40 credits
Major Requirements	37 credits
Elective Courses	18 credits
Senior Experience Course	3 credits
Unrestricted Electives	0-4 credits
Total for the Aerospace Systems and Mission Design Major, B.S.	120 credits