AEROENG 2200
Transcript Abbreviation:
Intro Aero Eng I
Course Description:
An introduction to fundamental concepts leading to aircraft design, with an emphasis on aerodynamics and aircraft performance.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
4.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Physics 1250 or 1260; and Math 1152, 1161, 1172, or 1181H. Prereq or concur: Math 2173, 2153, or 2162, and CHEM 1250 or CHEM 1210.
Electronically Enforced:
Yes
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Introduce students to the nomenclature and environment of flight
Educate students in the fundamentals of fluid flow and the concepts of lift and drag
Train students in the methodology for prediction of aerodynamic characteristics of aircraft
Introduce aerodynamic concepts of vertical flight and rotorcraft performance
Develop in students an understanding of how the equations of aircraft motion can be specialized to steady and accelerated flight
Stimulate understanding of the basic principles with simple laboratory experiences
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight environment, fundamental quantitative concepts, perfect gas law, and the standard atmosphere. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 8.0 | 0 |
| Equations of fluid flow. Equations of conservation of mass, momentum and energy in one dimension. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Elementary thermodynamics; isentropic flow; nozzles. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Applications to subsonic and supersonic wind tunnels. | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Applied aerodynamics; Lift of airfoils, finite wings, pressure distributions; drag of bodies, boundary layers and separation. | 8.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Rotorcraft aerodynamics in hover and forward flight. Basic momentum-disk theory. Helicopter operation and performance characteristics. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Drag estimates of vehicles; parasitic and induced drag. | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Airplane performance; level and unaccelerated flight; thrust and power. | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Climbs and glides. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Range and Endurance. | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Accelerated flight: turns, banks, takeoff, and landing. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Midterm Exams | 40% |
| Homework Assignments | 13% |
| Lab Reports | 12% |
| Final Exam | 30% |
| Class Participation | 5% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Flight, 6th ed. | John D. Anderson, Jr. |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| 3 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| 4 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| 5 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| 6 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| 7 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
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Additional Notes or Comments:
(N/A)
Basic Course Overview:
AEROENG_2200_basic.pdf
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