B.S. in Aerospace Engineering
As a student of the aerospace engineering program at Parks,
you will gain a solid foundation of course work in the engineering
sciences, graphics, mechanics of solids, fluid and thermal
sciences, vibrations and controls, and electronics. You will
then be able to take junior and senior level courses in such
areas as aerodynamics, structural design and analysis, propulsion,
and stability and control. Technical electives such as orbital
mechanics, helicopter theory and performance, hypersonics,
flight testing, composite structures and design and flight
simulation will provide opportunities for greater depth of
study. Well equipped laboratories emphasize measurement techniques
and experimental methods.
Engineers are problem solvers. You will experience design
problems throughout the engineering curricula, culminating
in a two semester capstone design sequence. You will become
aware of the impact of design decisions, not only on vehicle
performance, but on society as a whole.
Each Aerospace Engineering student's sequence of courses
will vary according to credits taken in high school, ability
level, individual preference and career goals.
Program Educational Objectives:
A graduate with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering
is well prepared to pursue an advanced degree or to seek employment
in industry. Industry and government agencies have long recognized
the quality of the aerospace engineering graduate from Parks
College of Saint Louis University. Lockheed Martin, Raytheon,
General Dynamics, Northrop, Hughes, Boeing, Pratt-Whitney, General
Electric as well as NASA, US Air Force, Navy, and Army research
centers are but a few of the corporations and agencies where
successful Parks alumni can be found.
More information about the job market for aerospace engineers (including salary figures) is available here.
