Undergraduate Program
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
As a highly integrated and interdisciplinary modern science and technology, Aerospace Engineering involves engineering techniques related to aircraft design, manufacturing, experimentation and application, which are closely related to aerospace. It is also a comprehensive discipline about aircraft design theory, manufacturing methods and scientific applications. Aerospace Engineering, closely follows the requirements of talents in the field of aerospace engineering and combines the advantages and characteristics of Sichuan University in the direction of aircraft structure and mechanism, aerospace mechanics, etc., focuses on cultivating senior engineering and technical talent working in system design, technology development, product development, experiment & testing and technology management related to aerospace.
The Aerospace Engineering curriculum provides a strong fundamental background in engineering, mathematics, and science, along with the ability to apply this fundamental knowledge to the analysis and design of future aircraft and spacecraft. It also prepares students for lifelong learning and the attainment of their career goals in the field of aerospace engineering and in a wide range of other areas.
CORE CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Credits
Intro Aerospace Engineering
2
Calculus I
5
Linear Algebra
3
Mechanical Graphics (II) - 1
2
Basic of Computer Technology
2
Second Semester
Credits
Calculus II
4
Probability Statistics
3
University Physics (II) - 1
3
Mechanical Graphics (II) - 2
3
| First Semester | Credits |
| Theoretical Mechanics (II) | 4 |
| University Physics (II) - 2 | 3 |
| Mechanical Principle | 3 |
| Engineering Training | 3 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| Material Mechanics (II) | 5 |
| Aerodynamics | 3 |
| Mechanical Design | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Electronic Technology (I) | 3 |
THIRD YEAR
First Semester
Credits
Aerospace Material Engineering
3
Flight Dynamics
3
Automation Control Theory (II)*
3
Aerospace Manufacturing Technology*
2
Computational Fluid Dynamics*
3
Mechanics of Elasticity*
4
Principle of Propulsion Technology*
3
Second Semester
Credits
Fundamentals of Aircraft Design
2
Aerospace Structure Design
3
Aircraft Structural Vibration Theory*
2
Mechanics of Composite Material*
2
Introduction to Reliability Engineering
2
Numerical Method (AE)*
3
FORTH YEAR
First Semester
Credits
Space Environment Engineering
2
Aerospace Material Surface Processing
3
Aero-engine Components and Configuration
2
Failure Analysis and Nondestructive Testing
2
3D Printing for Aerospace Manufacturing
3
Visual Technology for Flight Simulation
3
Second Semester
Credits
Graduation Design (Thesis)
10
Bachelor of Science in Flight Vehicle Control and Information Engineering
The major
of Flight Vehicle Control and Information Engineering is an emerging and
cross-professional with great developing potential in the aeronautics and astronautics
field. This major focuses on developing capabilities for comprehensive
application of control, navigation, guidance, information processing and system
simulation technology. The students in this major have to master the basic
theory and expertise in aerospace information processing, flight control and
simulation, aircraft navigation and guidance, aircraft control and guidance. The
goal of this major is to cultivate the high-quality professional and technical
personnel capable of scientific research, technical R&D and engineering
application in control, navigation, guidance, information processing, system
simulation, etc. in the aerospace field.
Our
undergraduate education in Flight Vehicle Control and Information Engineering motivates
our students to master a deep working knowledge of the technical fundamentals
while giving them the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to lead in the
creation and operation of products, processes, and systems. Our exciting
undergraduate curriculum prepares students for careers in the aerospace
industry, or to continue in advanced study.
CORE CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
| First Semester | Credits |
| Intro Aerospace Engineering | 2 |
| Calculus I | 5 |
| Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Mechanical Graphics (II) - 1 | 2 |
| Basic of Computer Technology | 2 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| Calculus II | 4 |
| Probability Statistics | 3 |
| University Physics (II) - 1 | 3 |
| Mechanical Graphics (II) - 2 | 3 |
SECOND YEAR
| First Semester | Credits |
| Theoretical Mechanics (II) | 4 |
| University Physics (II) - 2 | 3 |
| Circuit Theories | 4 |
| Analog Electronic Technology (II) | 3 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| Material Mechanics (II) | 5 |
| Aerodynamics | 3 |
| Digital Electronic Technology (II) | 3 |
| Structural of Flight Vehicle | 2 |
THIRD YEAR
| First Semester | Credits |
| Navigation Principle | 3 |
| Flight Dynamics | 3 |
| Automation Control Theory (II) | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Air Traffic Management* | 3 |
| Random Signal Analysis* | 3 |
| Radar Principle* | 3 |
| Avionics for the Air Transport Pilot* | 3 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| Modern Control Theory | 3 |
| Satellite Navigation System: Principle and Application* | 2 |
| Principles of Flight Simulation* | 3 |
| Secondary Radar Principle* | 3 |
| The Principle of Visual-aided Navigation* | 3 |
| Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Design and Practice | 2 |
FORTH YEAR
| First Semester | Credits |
| Flight Control System | 3 |
| Modern Air Traffic Management* | 3 |
| Precision Guidance Technology* | 3 |
| 3D Scene Simulation and Visual Technology* | 2 |
| Avionics System* | 2 |
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| Second Semester | Credits |
| Graduation Design (Thesis) | 10 |