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Rensselaer Catalog 2011-2012 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2011-2012 [Archived Catalog]

Aerospace Engineering Curriculum


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First Year


Fall


  • Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective Credit Hours: 4

Spring


  • Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective Credit Hours: 4

Second Year


Third Year


Fall


  • Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective Credit Hours: 4

Spring


  • Professional Development II Credit Hours: 2
    (See footnote 2 below.)
  • Hum. or Soc. Sci. Elective Credit Hours: 4

Fourth Year


Fall


  • Flight Mechanics Elective Credit Hours: 4
    (See footnote 4 below)

Spring


  • Capstone Design Elective Credit Hours: 3
    (See footnote b Below)
  • Free Elective Credit Hours: 4
  • Free Elective Credit Hours: 4
  • Free Elective Credit Hours: 4

Humanities or Social Sciences Electives


In this area, the electives are based on the Institute and School of Engineering requirements for these electives. Students are urged to elect humanities and social science sequences through which they will obtain adequate breadth and depth in subject areas. Students desiring minors in Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences must consult the school or department in which the courses are offered to obtain further information and specific requirements.

Footnotes


  1. These required courses may be taken in any order.
  2. This course will be fulfilled from a list published at the start of each semester.
  3. Can be taken either semester.
  4. Choice of: MANE 4090, MANE 4100, or MANE 4200.
  5. Choice of: MANE 4230, MANE 4850, or MANE 4860.

Dual Major Programs


A dual major in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering is available to students who follow a prescribed program that can be completed in eight semesters. General requirements and procedures for dual degrees are described within the Academic Information and Regulations section of this catalog.  Degree templates for Dual Majors offered by the MANE department may be found here: http://www.eng.rpi.edu/mane/undergraduate.cfm

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