Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics Four-Year Plan

Revised 05/2024

Bold: only offered in indicated semester
Italic: course prerequisites and corequisites (designated by &)
UD: must be admitted to the major prior to enrollment
◊: Courses required for admission to this major
+: ME 2011 is recommended as a technical elective for those interested in an experiential course with design and prototype construction. For students interested in ME 2011, it is an option on a space available basis and is recommended you complete ME 2011 in sophomore fall and move MatS 2001 to senior spring. 

Note: This is a sample plan that shows the department's recommended course plan for completing this degree in four years. Alternative course options can be seen on the APAS or Catalog page. 

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

  • ◊ Math 1371 Calculus I (placement or prereq) [4cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1071 CSE Chem Principles I [3cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1065 Chem Principles I Lab (&1071) [1cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]
  • Liberal Education course or Writ 1301 [3 or 4cr]
  • CSE 1001 First Year Experience [1cr]

 

Spring Semester

  • ◊ Math 1372 Calculus II (1371) [4cr]
  • ◊ Phys 1301W Intro Physics I (&Math 1371) [4cr]
  • CSci 1113 Intro to C/C++ (Math 1371) [4cr]
  • Liberal Education course or Writ 1301 [3 or 4cr]

 

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

  • ◊ Math 2374 Multivariable Calculus (1372) [4cr]
  • ◊ Phys 1302W Intro Physics II (1301W, &Math 1372) [4cr]
  • ◊ AEM 2011 Statics (Phys 1301W, &Math 2374) [3cr]
  • MatS 2001 Intro to Engineering Materials (CSE, Chem 1071/65, Math 1372, Phys 1301W) [3cr]

 

Spring Semester

  • Math 2373 Linear Algebra & Differential Equations (1372) [4cr]
  • AEM 3103 Computer Methods in Aerospace Eng (&Math 2373) [3cr]
  • AEM 2012 Dynamics (2011, &Math 2373) [3cr]
  • AEM 2301 Mechanics of Flight (Phys 1301W, &Math 2373) [3cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]

 

Junior Year

Fall Semester

  • AEM 4201 Fluid Mechanics (UD, 2012, Math 2373, Math 2374) [4cr]
  • AEM 3031 Deformable Body Mechanics (2011, Math 2374, &Math 2373) [3cr]
  • AEM 4301 Orbital Mechanics (UD, 2012, Math 2373) [3cr]
  • EE 3005 Fundamentals of EE (Phys 1302W, Math 2373) [4cr]
  • EE 3006 Fundamentals of EE Lab (&3005) [1cr]

Spring Semester

  • AEM 4202 Aerodynamics (UD, 4201) [4cr]
  • AEM 4501 Aerospace Structures (UD, 3031) [3cr]
  • AEM 4601 Instrumentation Lab (UD, EE 3005/3006, CSci 1113) [3cr]
  • AEM 4303W Flight Dynamics and Control (UD, 2012, 2301, 3103, Writ 1301) [3cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]

Senior Year

Fall Semester

  • AEM 4331 Aerospace Vehicle Design (AEM Sr, 2301, 4202) [4cr]
  • AEM 4602W Aeromechanics Lab (UD, 4201, 4501, 4601, Writ 1301) [4cr]
  • AEM 4321 Automatic Control Systems (UD) [3cr]
  • Technical Elective I [3cr]

Spring Semester

  • AEM 4203 Aerospace Propulsion (UD, 4202) [4cr]
  • ME 3324 Intro to Thermal Science (Chem 1061/65, Phys 1301W, Math 2373) [3cr]
  • Technical Elective II [3cr]
  • Technical Elective III [3cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]

Total Credits Needed for Degree: 122

Additional Information

The APAS is the official method for tracking completion of your specific degree requirements. This plan is not a contract and curriculum can change.

Applying to a major: z.umn.edu/csemajorapp

Courses required for admission to this major: Math 1371, Math 1372, Math 2374, Chem 1071/65, Phys 1301W, Phys 1302W, AEM 2011

All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.

Department Contact Information

Website: cse.umn.edu/aem
Main phone: 612-625-8000 • Main Office: Akerman Hall 107
Departmental Advising: Hannah Pahr; pahrx005@umn.edu
Permission Numbers: z.umn.edu/aemwaitlist
Major Catalog Page: https://umtc.catalog.prod.coursedog.com/programs/000821107 

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University Degree Requirements

All students must complete the following requirements. Requirements with an (*) will be fulfilled by taking courses at UM-TC required for this major.

Writing Requirements

University Writing:

  • Writ 1301/1401 or equivalent

Writing Intensive (WI):

  • One: Any level*
  • One: Any level*
  • One: 3/4/5xxx level (in major)*
  • One: 3/4/5xxx level (any dept.)*

Liberal Education

Cores:

  • Biological Sciences w/Lab
  • Physical Sciences w/Lab*
  • Historical Perspectives
  • Social Sciences
  • Arts/Humanities
  • Literature
  • Mathematical Thinking*

Themes (choose 4 of 5):

  • Race, Power, and Justice in the US (required)
  • Civic Life and Ethics
  • The Environment
  • Global Perspectives
  • Technology and Society