Academic Catalog

DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

General Information on Undergraduate Program

General Information on Undergraduate Program<BR>The basic undergraduate program is designed to equip the student with basic physicomathematical sciences in the first year; with basic engineering courses in the second year. and with the aerospace engineering courses in the remaining two years. The program comprises various summer training programs and laboratory work at every level of the education. Successful students are awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace Engineering at the end of the program.<BR>The Aerospace Engineering undergraduate program was accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. http://www.abet.org.<BR><BR>MISSION STATEMENT<BR>The mission of the Department of Aerospace Engineering is to educate students and to do research in aerospace sciences. including analysis. design. manufacturing. and testing of air and space vehicles. in order to contribute to the economic progress and welfare of the society.<BR><BR>PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES<BR>To have graduates<BR>1. who are equipped with the fundamental knowledge of mathematics. aerospace sciences and engineering and who can apply this knowledge in the design and analysis of aerospace systems and components in their professional life.<BR>2. who will pursue advanced studies in the most prestigious universities and research institutions in the world.<BR>3. who are sought after in top aerospace and related companies. and who hold leading executive and technical positions in a company.<BR>4. who will establish innovative start-up companies in aerospace and related industries.<BR><BR>STUDENT OUTCOMES<BR>Our graduates are expected to have the following knowledge. skills. and behaviors:<BR><BR>*An ability to identify. formulate. and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering. science. and mathematics<BR>*An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health. safety. and welfare. as well as global. cultural. social. environmental. and economic factors<BR>*An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences<BR>*An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments. which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global. economic. environmental. and societal contexts<BR>*An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership. create a collaborative and inclusive environment. establish goals. plan tasks. and meet objectives<BR>*An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation. analyze and interpret data. and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions<BR>*An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed. using appropriate learning strategies

Undergraduate Curriculum


FIRST YEAR

First Semester
Course Code Course Name METU Credit Contact (h/w) Lab (h/w) ECTS
PHYS105 GENERAL PHYSICS I 4 3 2 6.0
MATH119 CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY 5 4 2 7.0
ME105 COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING GRAPHICS 3 2 2 5.0
AEE101 INTRODUCTION TO AEROSPACE ENGINEERING 2 2 0 2.0
ENG101 ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES I 4 4 1 6.0
OHS101 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY-I 0 0 0 2.0
IS100 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS 0 0 2 1.0
Semester Total:29

Second Semester
Course Code Course Name METU Credit Contact (h/w) Lab (h/w) ECTS
PHYS106 GENERAL PHYSICS II 4 3 2 6.0
CHEM107 GENERAL CHEMISTRY 4 3 2 6.0
MATH120 CALCULUS OF FUNCTIONS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES 5 4 2 7.5
BA100 CAREER PLANNING 0 1 0 2.0
CENG240 PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON FOR ENGINEERS 3 2 2 4.0
ENG102 ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES II 4 4 1 6.0
Semester Total:31.5

SECOND YEAR

Third Semester
Course Code Course Name METU Credit Contact (h/w) Lab (h/w) ECTS
MATH219 INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 4 4 0 7.0
METE230 FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 3 3 0 5.0
AEE202 MATHEMATICS FOR AEROSPACE ENGINEERS 4 4 0 6.0
AEE231 THERMODYNAMICS 4 4 0 5.5
AEE261 STATICS 3 3 0 4.5
Any 1 of the following set ..
HIST2201 0 2 0 2.0
HIST2205 HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION I 0 2 0 2.0
            NONTECHNICAL ELECTIVE 5.0
Semester Total:35

Fourth Semester
Course Code Course Name METU Credit Contact (h/w) Lab (h/w) ECTS
EE209 FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL&ELECTRO. EN 3 3 0 5.0
ME212 PRINCIPLES OF PRODUCTION ENGINEERING 3 3 0 5.0
AEE244 FLUID MECHANICS 4 4 0 6.0
AEE262 DYNAMICS 3 3 0 4.5
AEE266 MECHANICS OF MATERIALS 3 3 0 5.0
ENG211 ACADEMIC SPEAKING SKILLS 3 3 1 4.0
OHS301 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY - II 0 0 0 2.0
Any 1 of the following set ..
HIST2202 0 2 0 2.0
HIST2206 HISTORY OF THE TURKISH REVOLUTION II 0 2 0 2.0
Semester Total:33.5

THIRD YEAR

Fifth Semester
Course Code Course Name METU Credit Contact (h/w) Lab (h/w) ECTS
AEE300 SUMMER PRACTICE II 0 0 0 5.0
AEE301 MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES I 2 1 2 3.0
AEE305 NUMERICAL METHODS 3 3 0 5.0
AEE345 AERODYNAMICS I 3 3 0 5.0
AEE361 APPLIED ELASTICITY 3 3 0 5.0
AEE371 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE 3 3 0 5.0
AEE385 SYSTEM DYNAMICS AND CONTROL 4 4 0 6.0
Any 1 of the following set ..
TURK105 TURKISH I 0 4 0 5.0
TURK201 ELEMENTARY TURKISH I 0 2 0 3.0
TURK303 TURKISH I 0 2 0 2.0
Semester Total:39

Sixth Semester
Course Code Course Name METU Credit Contact (h/w) Lab (h/w) ECTS
AEE302 MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES II 2 1 2 3.0
AEE331 HEAT TRANSFER 3 3 0 5.0
AEE338 PROPULSION SYSTEMS I 3 3 0 5.0
AEE346 AERODYNAMICS II 3 3 0 5.0
AEE364 AEROSPACE STRUCTURES 3 3 0 5.0
AEE372 FLIGHT MECHANICS 3 3 0 5.0
Any 1 of the following set ..
TURK106 TURKISH II 0 4 0 5.0
TURK202 INTERMEDIATE TURKISH I 0 2 0 3.0
TURK304 TURKISH II 0 2 0 2.0
Semester Total:33

FOURTH YEAR

Seventh Semester
Course Code Course Name METU Credit Contact (h/w) Lab (h/w) ECTS
AEE400 SUMMER PRACTICE III 0 0 0 5.0
AEE451 AEROSPACE ENGINEERING DESIGN 3 2 2 7.0
            RESTRICTED ELECTIVE 5.0
            FREE ELECTIVE 5.0
            TECHNICAL ELECTIVE 5.0
            TECHNICAL ELECTIVE 5.0
            NONTECHNICAL ELECTIVE 5.0
Semester Total:37

Eighth Semester
Course Code Course Name METU Credit Contact (h/w) Lab (h/w) ECTS
            RESTRICTED ELECTIVE 5.0
            TECHNICAL ELECTIVE 5.0
            TECHNICAL ELECTIVE 5.0
            TECHNICAL ELECTIVE 5.0
            NONTECHNICAL ELECTIVE 5.0
Semester Total:25
Program Total:263

h/w = hours per week