Department of Aerospace Engineering

Program Objectives

  1. Coordinate the Aerospace Engineering Program’s mission, educational objectives, and learning outcomes with the Iowa State University, College of Engineering, and the Aerospace Engineering Department mission, objectives, and outcomes.
  2. Educate students to be proficient in the application of fundamental principles of aerodynamics, flight dynamics, propulsion, structural mechanics, flight controls, design, testing, and space technologies to the solution of significant aerospace problems.
  3. Educate students to be proficient in the use and application of numerical techniques and computational tools in the solution of significant aerospace problems
  4.  Prepare students to be successful in the workplace utilizing non-technical skills that include: communication skills, teamwork, leadership, and ethical and societal responsibility considerations.
  5. Provide students with applied engineering experiences through hands-on laboratory courses, internships, and cooperative education experience.
  6. Maintain an ongoing consultation with students, faculty, industry, and aerospace professionals for the continuous process of academic improvement.