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Mission
The Mission of the Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics (BAEM) Program at the University of Minnesota is to produce graduates who are prepared to enter and sustain the practice of aerospace engineering and related fields, or to pursue advanced studies. This Mission is consistent with the Mission of the University of Minnesota in Learning and Teaching; with the Mission of the Institute of Technology to provide a rigorous and stimulating education for its undergraduate majors, and to provide programs of instruction in engineering that meet nationally accepted standards for practice of the profession of engineering.
Constituents
Our constituents are the following:
- Undergraduate Students in the BAEM Program
- Alumni of the BAEM Program
- Employers of the BAEM Graduates
- Faculty of the BAEM Program
Objectives
The educational objectives for students graduating from the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Minnesota are:
- To produce graduates with a broad background in aerospace engineering and mechanics, including fluid mechanics, structural mechanics and aerospace systems.
- To produce graduates who can apply their knowledge of aerospace engineering and mechanics to achieve success in the aerospace industry, related government agencies, and other engineering industries.
- To produce graduates with skills in the essential tools used in aerospace and other industries. These include experimental methods, problem-solving techniques, computational methods and engineering design.
- To produce graduates with the ability to both seek out assistance when needed and to learn new skills throughout their careers.
- To produce graduates with the oral and written communication skills needed to successfully work in a modern multidisciplinary environment.
- To produce graduates who can be successful in graduate level work in engineering, as well as in other professional schools.
Outcomes
A student completing the BAEM program will acquire the following:
- A solid foundation in mathematics, science and engineering and the ability to apply this knowledge.
- An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
- An ability to design aerospace systems and components in collaboration with others in a professional and ethical manner.
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
- An ability to communicate effectively
- A broad education necessary for the understanding of the impact of solutions of engineering problems in a global and social context as well as a knowledge of contemporary issues.
- A recognition of the need for and the ability to engage in life-long learning.
- An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
- Knowledge of aerodynamics, aerospace materials, structures, propulsion, flight mechanics, stability and control, orbital mechanics, rocket propulsion, space structures and other space related topics.
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