DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
Academic Staff
Courses
TQF Adoption
Program Outcomes Course Matrix
Graduate Program
Double Major Program
Minor Program
Head of Department: Prof.Dr. SERKAN ÖZGEN
Web adress: http://www.ae.metu.edu.tr/
Courses
TQF Adoption
Program Outcomes Course Matrix
Graduate Program
Double Major Program
Minor Program
Head of Department: Prof.Dr. SERKAN ÖZGEN
Web adress: http://www.ae.metu.edu.tr/
General Information on Undergraduate Program
General Information on Undergraduate ProgramThe 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.
The Aerospace Engineering undergraduate program was accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
MISSION STATEMENT
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.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
To have graduates
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.
2. who will pursue advanced studies in the most prestigious universities and research institutions in the world.
3. who are sought after in top aerospace and related companies, and who hold leading executive and technical positions in a company.
4. who will establish innovative start-up companies in aerospace and related industries.
STUDENT OUTCOMES
Our graduates are expected to have the following knowledge, skills, and behaviors:
*An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
*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
*An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
*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
*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
*An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
*An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Undergraduate Curriculum
FIRST YEAR
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
| PHYS105 | GENERAL PHYSICS I | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6.0 |
| CHEM107 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY | 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 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1.0 |
| 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: | 34 | ||||
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
| PHYS106 | GENERAL PHYSICS II | 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 |
| AEE172 | INTRODUCTION TO AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4.0 |
| ENG102 | ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES II | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6.0 |
| Semester Total: | 29.5 | ||||
SECOND YEAR
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
| MATH219 | INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7.0 |
| ES202 | MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| METE230 | FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| AEE200 | SUMMER PRACTICE I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 |
| 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: | 36 | ||||
Fourth Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
| ES361 | COMPUTING METHODS IN ENGINEERING | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| EE209 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL&ELECTRO. EN | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| AEE244 | FLUID MECHANICS | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6.0 |
| AEE262 | DYNAMICS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4.5 |
| AEE264 | MECHANICS OF MATERIALS | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5.5 |
| ENG211 | ACADEMIC ORAL PRESENTATION 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: | 34 | ||||
THIRD YEAR
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
| AEE300 | SUMMER PRACTICE II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 |
| AEE305 | NUMERICAL METHODS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| AEE331 | HEAT TRANSFER | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| AEE341 | AERODYNAMICS I | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6.0 |
| AEE361 | APPLIED ELASTICITY | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| AEE383 | SYSTEMS DYNAMICS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| 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: | 36 | ||||
Sixth Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
| ME212 | PRINCIPLES OF PRODUCTION ENGINEERING | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.0 |
| AEE334 | PROPULSION SYSTEMS I | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6.0 |
| AEE342 | AERODYNAMICS II | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6.0 |
| AEE362 | AEROSPACE STRUCTURES | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5.5 |
| AEE372 | FLIGHT MECHANICS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4.5 |
| 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 |
| NONTECHNICAL ELECTIVE | 5.0 | ||||
| Semester Total: | 37 | ||||
FOURTH YEAR
| Course Code | Course Name | METU Credit | Contact (h/w) | Lab (h/w) | ECTS |
| AEE400 | SUMMER PRACTICE III | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 |
| AEE435 | PROPULSIONS SYSTEMS II | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6.0 |
| AEE451 | AEROSPACE ENGINEERING DESIGN | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6.0 |
| AEE463 | MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6.0 |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 5.0 | ||||
| TECHNICAL ELECTIVE | 5.0 | ||||
| Semester Total: | 33 | ||||
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: | 264.5 | ||||
h/w = hours per week