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AOE Program Educational Objectives


The Aerospace Engineering and Ocean Engineering undergraduate programs seek to:
  1. Prepare students for entry-level positions and graduate study in the fields of aerospace engineering or ocean vehicle engineering.
  2. Provide students with a strong background in fundamentals, including theoretical, experimental, and computational aspects of science and engineering which will facilitate lifelong learning and the ability to pursue advanced study.
  3. Provide students with a broad education in the aerospace or ocean vehicle field with coverage of the areas of fluid dynamics, vehicle dynamics and control, propulsion, and structures, including an emphasis on design and synthesis in a team environment.


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