Reach for the stars

Aerospace engineers are concerned with the application of scientific principles and engineering concepts and practices to design, build, test, and operate aerospace systems. The curriculum is intended to provide students with a broad understanding of fundamental scientific and technological principles, and to develop the ability to use these principles in developing solutions to engineering problems.

The objectives of the aerospace engineering program are:

• To help students develop written and oral communication skills and to acquire a knowledge of history, literature, and society
• To provide students a solid foundation in and a sound working knowledge of basic engineering principles
• To help students obtain an understanding of the engineering principles and skills specifically needed in the aeronautical and astronautical disciplines
• To assist and encourage each student to develop an enhanced ability to learn and think creatively

Learn the science of flight in both space and aircraft through technical and engineering skills. Study the principles of design and development testing, prototype and operational testing, and aircraft/spacecraft systems technology.

UCF produces more graduates who get jobs in aerospace and defense companies than any other U.S. university (2016 Aviation Week magazine workforce study).

The focus of the BS program in Aerospace Engineering is the design of aerospace vehicles and components. This is accomplished in a four year academic program that consists in the first year of basic sciences, mathematics, and communication courses.

These courses form the key foundation for the rest of the program. Also, you will take an Introduction to Aerospace Engineering course that will give you an overview of the BS program. In the second year you will continue to take basic mathematics and science as well as engineering science courses.

The engineering science courses apply the principles you have mastered in the basic sciences and mathematics to the solution of engineering problems. In the third year you learn the unique nature of aerospace problems. These courses cover the major subdivisions of Aerospace Engineering: fluid mechanics and aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, and flight dynamics.

You will also have courses in complementary topics including computer graphics and instrumentation. In your fourth year, you have the opportunity to see how all the individual specialized technologies are used to design a vehicle.