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BS in Aeronautical Engineering

Objectives

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Graduates will meet or exceed the expectations of employers of Mechanical Engineers
Graduates will continue to develop professionally and pursue the lifelong learning necessary for a successful career.

Graduates will demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills and contribute to their profession.
Graduates will apply Christian principles of stewardship and discipline with a commitment to professional and ethical standards.

Domains

Program Domains

Mathematics and Science Foundations -
- Identify a need or problem that can be solved with engineering
- Verify a solution to a complex engineering problem using principles of mathematics
- Synthesize algebraic math techniques to solve an engineering problem
- Apply differential and integral calculus to an engineering problem
- Apply statistical methods to the assessment of engineering data and/or design of experiments
- Apply principles of natural science to solving engineering problems
- Create an engineering model using fundamentals of natural science and mathematics
- Establish known and unknown variables/parameters in an engineering problem
Ethical and Professional Responsibilities -
- Identify ethical considerations and professional responsibilities relevant to real-world engineering problems
- Justify the importance of engineering standards in engineering solutions
- Evaluate the economic impact of engineering solutions in a societal and global context
- Examine global, economic, environmental, and societal constraints on an engineering solution
Communications and Teamwork -
- Demonstrate effective written communication of data interpretation, analyses, and results to a technical audience
- Demonstrate effective oral communication of data interpretation, analyses, and results to a technical audience
- Communicate concise technical information in writing to a non-technical audience
- Communicate concise technical information orally to a non-technical audience
- Collaborate within a team to establish goals and plan tasks
- Collaborate within a team to accomplish project objectives
Engineering Design and Build -
- Incorporate engineering standards into a given problem or engineering solution
- Apply engineering design principles to a real-world engineering problem
- Implement economic principles into an engineering project
- Construct a computational model to support an engineering design

Engineering Test and Analysis -
- Explain the purpose of the engineering experiment/test
- Apply engineering standards, principles, and assumptions to the experiment/test design and execution
- Analyze and interpret engineering experiment/test data
- Formulate conclusions based on data using engineering judgment
Application of Core Engineering Knowledge -
- Demonstrate innovative thinking through the creation of a solution(s) to an open-ended engineering problem
- Examine and incorporate relevant research literature to support a solution(s) to an engineering problem
- Develop initiative to acquire and critically assess new knowledge
Domain 7: Aeronautical Engineering -
- Apply aerodynamic principles to optimize the performance, efficiency, and safety of aircraft in various flight conditions
- Utilize computational tools such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel to evaluate and improve the aerodynamic characteristics of aircraft designs
- Understand and select aerospace materials based on properties such as strength, weight, durability, and resistance to improve the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in aircraft structures
- Analyze aircraft structures to ensure they meet safety, performance, and weight criteria for operational loads and various environmental conditions
- Apply principles of propulsion to design, and analyze aircraft propulsion systems for performance and efficiency.
- Analyze the aircraft performance in various flight regimes, including takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, and maneuvering, ensuring safe and efficient flight operations
- Design and analyze stability and control systems for aircraft, ensuring precise and reliable control under all flight conditions
- Integrate aerodynamic principles into a comprehensive design project that reflects real-world engineering challenges in aeronautical engineering

Faculty

Program Faculty

Our faculty are committed to bringing their abundant knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience to GCU and its students every day.

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BS in Aeronautical Engineering

Objectives

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Graduates will meet or exceed the expectations of employers of Mechanical Engineers
Graduates will continue to develop professionally and pursue the lifelong learning necessary for a successful career.

Graduates will demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills and contribute to their profession.
Graduates will apply Christian principles of stewardship and discipline with a commitment to professional and ethical standards.

Domains

Program Domains

Mathematics and Science Foundations -
- Identify a need or problem that can be solved with engineering
- Verify a solution to a complex engineering problem using principles of mathematics
- Synthesize algebraic math techniques to solve an engineering problem
- Apply differential and integral calculus to an engineering problem
- Apply statistical methods to the assessment of engineering data and/or design of experiments
- Apply principles of natural science to solving engineering problems
- Create an engineering model using fundamentals of natural science and mathematics
- Establish known and unknown variables/parameters in an engineering problem
Ethical and Professional Responsibilities -
- Identify ethical considerations and professional responsibilities relevant to real-world engineering problems
- Justify the importance of engineering standards in engineering solutions
- Evaluate the economic impact of engineering solutions in a societal and global context
- Examine global, economic, environmental, and societal constraints on an engineering solution
Communications and Teamwork -
- Demonstrate effective written communication of data interpretation, analyses, and results to a technical audience
- Demonstrate effective oral communication of data interpretation, analyses, and results to a technical audience
- Communicate concise technical information in writing to a non-technical audience
- Communicate concise technical information orally to a non-technical audience
- Collaborate within a team to establish goals and plan tasks
- Collaborate within a team to accomplish project objectives
Engineering Design and Build -
- Incorporate engineering standards into a given problem or engineering solution
- Apply engineering design principles to a real-world engineering problem
- Implement economic principles into an engineering project
- Construct a computational model to support an engineering design

Engineering Test and Analysis -
- Explain the purpose of the engineering experiment/test
- Apply engineering standards, principles, and assumptions to the experiment/test design and execution
- Analyze and interpret engineering experiment/test data
- Formulate conclusions based on data using engineering judgment
Application of Core Engineering Knowledge -
- Demonstrate innovative thinking through the creation of a solution(s) to an open-ended engineering problem
- Examine and incorporate relevant research literature to support a solution(s) to an engineering problem
- Develop initiative to acquire and critically assess new knowledge
Domain 7: Aeronautical Engineering -
- Apply aerodynamic principles to optimize the performance, efficiency, and safety of aircraft in various flight conditions
- Utilize computational tools such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel to evaluate and improve the aerodynamic characteristics of aircraft designs
- Understand and select aerospace materials based on properties such as strength, weight, durability, and resistance to improve the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in aircraft structures
- Analyze aircraft structures to ensure they meet safety, performance, and weight criteria for operational loads and various environmental conditions
- Apply principles of propulsion to design, and analyze aircraft propulsion systems for performance and efficiency.
- Analyze the aircraft performance in various flight regimes, including takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, and maneuvering, ensuring safe and efficient flight operations
- Design and analyze stability and control systems for aircraft, ensuring precise and reliable control under all flight conditions
- Integrate aerodynamic principles into a comprehensive design project that reflects real-world engineering challenges in aeronautical engineering

Faculty

Program Faculty

Our faculty are committed to bringing their abundant knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience to GCU and its students every day.

Disclosures

BS in Aeronautical Engineering

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BS in Aeronautical Engineering

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Program Domains

Program Faculty

Disclosure Categories Related to Professional Licensure

Alabama

Alaska

American Samoa

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

District of Columbia

Federated States of Micronesia