• MAE 5440: Computational Fluid Dynamics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This is an introduction to computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer using the finite-volume method. It includes extensive code development. Students apply a commercial CFD solver to a problem of interest. Prerequisites/Restrictions: MAE 2450 MAE 3420 Student must be in the Professional Engineering Program or have graduate standing
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• MAE 5450: Hybrid Energy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course introduces various renewable energy resources, nuclear energy and energy storage technologies. Fundamental principles and analysis using thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer are emphasized. Students explore the concept of hybrid energy systems to improve energy efficiency, increase renewable energy, and mitigate environmental impact. Prerequisite/Restriction: MAE 3440 Student must be in the Professional Engineering Program or have Graduate Standing
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• MAE 5500: Aerodynamics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students learn the fundamentals of incompressible, inviscid flow; aerodynamic forces and moments; airfoil characteristics; incompressible flow around two-dimensional airfoils and finite wings; three-dimensional incompressible flow; and are introduced to aircraft performance. Prerequisites/Restrictions: MAE 2450 MAE 3420 Student must be in the Professional Engineering Program or have graduate standing
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• MAE 5510: Dynamics of Atmospheric Flight

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Aircraft equations of motion; aerodynamic forces and moments; aircraft stability and control in roll, pitch, and yaw; aircraft motion with six degrees of freedom; aircraft performance and design; and design project. Prerequisites/Restrictions: MAE 5500; Admittance to the Professional Engineering Program or Graduate Standing
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• MAE 5520: Elements of Space Flight

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Introduction to astrodynamics and orbital design. Spacecraft systems engineering including spacecraft subsystems (e.g., attitude control, communications, power, structures). Introduction to propulsion and launch vehicles. Prerequisite/Restriction: MAE 3320 or PHYS 3550; or both ECE 2290 and ECE 2700; Admittance to the Professional Engineering Program or Graduate Standing Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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• MAE 5530: Space System Design

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students in teams perform a space system design involving all aspects, including technical, cost, and schedule. The class is linked to national design competitions and/or current USU spacecraft design projects. Prerequisites/Restrictions: Admission to a USU major or graduate standing And one of the following: ECE 5230 MAE 5520 Crosslisted as ECE
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• MAE 5540: Propulsion Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Fundamentals of rocket and air breathing propulsion, including space flight dynamics, nozzle theory, combustion processes, and flight performance. Rocket propulsion systems, including solid, liquid, hybrid, and combined cycles. Air breathing propulsion systems, including ramjet, scramjet, turbojet, and turbofan engine concepts. Prerequisites/Restrictions: MAE 5420 or consent of instructor; Admittance to the Professional Engineering Program or Graduate Standing
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• MAE 5550: Introduction to Aircraft Structures

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course is an introduction to aircraft structure with an emphasis on the following: evolution of aircraft structures, basic structural components, analysis of loads and mechanics of different components, repair concepts, damage assessment and classification, and NDI methods. Prerequisite(s): MAE 3040 Registration Restriction(s): Student must be in the Professional Engineering Program, or have graduate standing in the MAE program Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• MAE 5560: Dynamics of Space Flight

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Course Description: This course covers the fundamentals of spacecraft dynamics, including Keplerian orbits, orbital position as a function of time, three-dimensional orbits, orbital determination, orbital maneuvers, satellite attitude dynamics, and rocket vehicle dynamics. Prerequisites/Restrictions: Admission to the Professional Engineering Program or graduate standing
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• MAE 5700: Introduction to Microfabrication

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers materials, wet chemical cleaning and etch, photolithography, metal deposition, doping, carrier density and conductivity, microfluidics, and micro-electronic-mechanical-systems. Crosslisted as: BENG 5700, ECE 5700 and PHYS 5700 Prerequisites/Restrictions: PHYS 2210 or PHYS 2310 PHYS 2215 PHYS 2220 or PHYS 2320 PHYS 2225 Admission to the Professional Engineering Program or graduate standing Permission of instructor
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