Fundamntl Solid Mechanic

Last Updated: Sun, 04/12/2026
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General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
AE
Course number:
6114
Section:
A
CRN
84299
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Claudio
Instructor last name:
Di Leo
Catalog Description

This course provides a unified introduction to the fundamental principles of solid mechanics, from nonlinear continuum mechanics to linear elasticity, with an introduction to energy methods and selected advanced topics. Students will develop the mathematical and physical framework needed to understand deformation, stress, and material response, and will learn how to formulate and solve boundary value problems central to structural analysis, materials modeling, and related research areas.

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Active

Special Topics

Last Updated: Fri, 05/15/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
AE
Course number:
4803
Section:
QGE
CRN
88784
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Adam
Instructor last name:
Steinberg
Catalog Description
Course material devoted to special topics in aerospace engineering. Normally taken by seniors.
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Active

Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Mon, 04/27/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
AE
Course number:
4699
Section:
MEN
CRN
81401
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Suresh
Instructor last name:
Menon
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Course status
Active

Research Assistantship

Last Updated: Sun, 04/12/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
AE
Course number:
4698
Section:
ATH
CRN
89499
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Christos
Instructor last name:
Athanasiou
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Course status
Active

Space System Design I

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
AE
Course number:
4321
Section:
A01
CRN
89383
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Yashwanth
Instructor last name:
Nakka
Catalog Description

Conceptual design and synthesis of space systems. Students apply mission and spacecraft design principles.

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Active

Design Competition III

Last Updated: Fri, 05/15/2026
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General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
AE
Course number:
3355
Section:
A01
CRN
81597
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Carl
Instructor last name:
Johnson
Catalog Description
Team-oriented aerospace systems design project directed by a faculty advisor. Typically a national student competition in aircraft, rotorcraft, or spacecraft design. Technical or leadership role commensurate with junior standing.
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Course status
Active

Introduction to AE

Last Updated: Tue, 04/14/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
AE
Course number:
1601
Section:
A
CRN
85343
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Turab
Instructor last name:
Zaidi
Catalog Description

Overview of aerospace engineering. Common terminology, introduction to use of engineering models, professional and ethical standards and experience with team-based design of aerospace systems. Students cannot receive credit for both AE 1601 and AE 1350.

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Active