Medicinal Chemistry - B.S., B.S./M.S.Music - B.A.Music Performance - Mus.B.Music Theatre - B.F.A.Philosophy - B.A.Physics - B.A., B.S.Political Science - B.A.Psychology - B.A., B.S.Social Sciences Interdisciplinary - B.A., B.S.Social Sciences (Health & Human Services concentration)/SocialWork Combined - B.A./M.S.W.Sociology - B.A.Spanish - B.A.Special Studies - B.A., B.S.Speech and Hearing Science - B.A.Studio Art - B.A.Theatre - B.A., B.F.A.Women’s Studies - B.A.Engineering and Applied SciencesAerospace Engineering - B.S.Aerospace Engineering/Business Administration - B.S./M.B.A.Chemical Engineering - B.S.Chemical Engineering/Business Administration - B.S./M.B.A.Civil Engineering - B.S., B.S./M.E.Civil Engineering/Business Administration - B.S./M.B.A.Computer Engineering - B.S.Computer Science - B.A., B.S., B.S./M.S.Electrical Engineering - B.S.Electrical Engineering/Business Administration - B.S./M.B.A.Engineering Physics - B.S.Environmental Engineering - B.S.Industrial Engineering - B.S.Industrial Engineering/Business Administration - B.S./M.B.A.Mechanical Engineering - B.S.Mechanical Engineering/Business Administration - B.S./M.B.A.ManagementBusiness Administration - B.S., B.S./M.B.A.Medicine and Biomedical SciencesBiochemistry - B.S.Biomedical Sciences - B.S.Biophysics - B.S.Biotechnology - B.S.Medical Technology - B.S.Nuclear Medicine Technology - B.S.Pharmacology and Toxicology - B.S., B.S./M.SNursingNursing - B.S.Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesPharmaceutical Sciences - B.S., B.S./M.S.Pharmacy - Pharm.D.Public Health and Health ProfessionsExercise Science - B.S.Exercise Science/Nutrition - B.S./M.S.Occupational Science/Occupational Therapy - B.S./M.S.Physical Therapy - D.P.T.ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF STUDYApproved MinorsAfrican American StudiesAmerican StudiesAncient Greek Language and LiteratureAncient HistoryAncient Latin Language and LiteratureAnthropologyArchitectureArt HistoryAsian StudiesBiological SciencesChemistryChineseClassical CivilizationClassical Languages and LiteraturesComparative LiteratureComputer ScienceEconomicsEducationEnglishEnvironmental DesignEnvironmental StudiesFrenchGeneral GeographyGeographic Information Systems and CartographyGeography of International Business and World TradeGeological SciencesGermanHealth and WellnessHistoryItalianJapaneseKoreanLatina/Latino StudiesLinguisticsLogicMathematicsMedia StudyMedicinal ChemistryMediterranean ArcheologyMusicMusic PerformancePharmaceutical SciencesPharmacology and ToxicologyPhilosophyPhilosophy of the ArtsPhilosophy of LawPhilosophy of Professional EthicsPhilosophy of SciencePhotographyPhysical Geography and Environmental SystemsPhysicsPolitical ScienceSociologySpanishSpeech and Hearing ScienceTheatreUrban and Regional AnalysisWomen’s StudiesUniversity at Buffalo • <strong>Undergraduate</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong> 2007-08 31
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF STUDYAerospaceEngineeringDepartment of Mechanical andAerospace EngineeringSchool of Engineering andApplied Sciences309 Furnas HallNorth CampusBuffalo, NY 14260Phone: 716.645.2593Fax: 716.645.3875Web site: www.mae.buffalo.edu/D. Joseph MookChairJohn L. CrassidisDirector of <strong>Undergraduate</strong> StudiesFor a listing of Aerospace Engineeringfaculty and course descriptions, seethe <strong>Undergraduate</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong> Web siteat http://undergrad-catalog.buffalo.edu/academicprograms.About the ProgramThe four-year undergraduateprogram leading to the BS degreein aerospace engineering preparesstudents for careers in aerospaceand related technologies. Thisincludes the traditional aeronauticsand astronautics applications (e.g.,subsonic and supersonic aircraft,satellites, space shuttle, space station),as well as aerospace-relatedcomponent development (designof structures, devices, and instruments)and vehicle and propulsionsystem design.Because of the rapid pace ofdevelopment and the extremediversity of the aerospace field, theundergraduate aerospace engineeringprogram stresses knowledge ofthe profession’s fundamentals- thefoundation for lifelong learning.While many students enter industrydirectly after completing the BSprogram, a significant numberelect to pursue graduate work inengineering or other fields.The objectives are to preparegraduates for a career or advancedstudies in aerospace engineering,applying the concepts andprinciples of mathematics, scienceand engineering; provide graduateswith the technical skills neededfor a career or advanced studies inaerospace engineering; and providegraduates with the professionalskills and societal awareness necessaryfor the practice of aerospaceengineering. During the first andsecond years, students will beprovided with broad knowledge inapplied mathematics, physics, andthe engineering sciences during thefirst and second years. During thethird and fourth years, studentsbuild upon this foundation bylearning the specialized topics ofaerodynamics, propulsion, structures,vehicle design, and stabilityand control.Transfer PolicyTransfer students must first applyto the university and meet theuniversity transfer admissionrequirements. See the School ofEngineering and Applied Sciencesentry in this catalog for the TransferPolicy.Degrees Offered•••<strong>Undergraduate</strong>: B.S.Combined: B.S./M.B.A.Graduate: M.S., M.E., Ph.D.AdvisementStudents are normally assignedan engineering advisor when theyenter their freshman year, and adepartmental faculty advisor for theaerospace engineering program duringtheir sophomore year. Studentsare expected to see this advisorprior to registration each semester.All engineering students are alsoencouraged to take advantage ofadvisement offered by the SEASOffice of Student Services in 410Bonner Hall. Entering freshmenare offered a wide range of specialadvisement opportunities and academichelp sessions by the Officeof Student Services.Aerospace Engineering—B.S.Acceptance CriteriaSee the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences for AcceptanceInformation.Advising NotesStudents must meet minimum GPA requirements in engineering asspecified by the Dean of Engineering to graduate from the program.See the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences for AcceptanceRequirements.Required CoursesCHE 107 General Chemistry for EngineersEAS 140 Engineering SolutionsEAS 200 EE Concepts/NonmajorsEAS 204 ThermodynamicsEAS 207 StaticsEAS 208 DynamicsEAS 209 Mechanics of SolidsEAS 230 Higher Level LanguageMAE 177 Introduction to Engineering Drawing and CADMAE 277 Introduction to Mechanical and AerospaceEngineering PracticeMAE 334 Introduction to Instrumentation and ComputersMAE 335 Fluid MechanicsMAE 336 Heat TransferMAE 338 Fluid and Heat Transfer LaboratoryMAE 340 Systems AnalysisMAE 376 Numerical MethodsMAE 377 Product Design in a CAD EnvironmentMAE 381 Engineering MaterialsMAE 385 Engineering Materials LaboratoryMAE 415 Analysis of StructuresMAE 416 Aerospace StructuresMAE 422 Gas DynamicsMAE 423 Introduction to PropulsionMAE 424 AerodynamicsMAE 425 Spacecraft Dynamics and ControlMAE 436 Flight DynamicsMAE 451 Design Process and MethodsMTH 141 College Calculus IMTH 142 College Calculus IIMTH 241 College Calculus IIIMTH 306 Introduction to Differential EquationsPHY 107 General Physics IPHY 108/PHY 158 General Physics II/LabOne applied math electiveOne science electiveSummaryTotal credit hours required for the major...................................116See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements for general educationand remaining university requirements.Recommended Sequence of Program RequirementsFIRST YEARFall—CHE 107, EAS 140, MTH 141Spring—EAS 230, MAE 177, MTH 142, PHY 107SECOND YEARFall—EAS 204, EAS 207, MAE 277, MTH 241, PHY 108/PHY 158Spring—EAS 200, EAS 208, EAS 209, MTH 306, one science electiveTHIRD YEARFall—MAE 334, MAE 335, MAE 376, MAE 377, MAE 381Spring—MAE 336, MAE 340, MAE 385, MAE 422FOURTH YEARFall—MAE 338, MAE 415, MAE 423, MAE 424, MAE 436, MAE 451Spring—MAE 416, MAE 434, MAE 425, one technical electiveElectives and Course GroupingsTechnical Electives• Engineering, mathematics, or science courses at the 300/400level that are not required courses.Science elective• CHE 108 with lab• PHY 207 with lab32 <strong>Undergraduate</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong> 2007-08 • University at Buffalo