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• MAE 5450: Hybrid Energy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course introduces various renewable energy resources, nuclear energy and energy storage technologies. Fundamental principles and analysis using thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer are emphasized. Students explore the concept of hybrid energy systems to improve energy efficiency, increase renewable energy, and mitigate environmental impact.
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• MAE 5500: Aerodynamics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students learn the fundamentals of incompressible, inviscid flow; aerodynamic forces and moments; airfoil characteristics; incompressible flow around two-dimensional airfoils and finite wings; three-dimensional incompressible flow; and are introduced to aircraft performance.
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• MAE 5510: Dynamics of Atmospheric Flight

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Aircraft equations of motion; aerodynamic forces and moments; aircraft stability and control in roll, pitch, and yaw; aircraft motion with six degrees of freedom; aircraft performance and design; and design project.
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• MAE 5520: Elements of Space Flight

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Introduction to astrodynamics and orbital design. Spacecraft systems engineering including spacecraft subsystems (e.g., attitude control, communications, power, structures). Introduction to propulsion and launch vehicles.
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• MAE 5530: Space System Design

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students in teams perform a space system design involving all aspects, including technical, cost, and schedule. The class is linked to national design competitions and/or current USU spacecraft design projects.
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• MAE 5540: Propulsion Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Fundamentals of rocket and air breathing propulsion, including space flight dynamics, nozzle theory, combustion processes, and flight performance. Rocket propulsion systems, including solid, liquid, hybrid, and combined cycles. Air breathing propulsion systems, including ramjet, scramjet, turbojet, and turbofan engine concepts.
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• MAE 5550: Introduction to Aircraft Structures

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course is an introduction to aircraft structure with an emphasis on the following: evolution of aircraft structures, basic structural components, analysis of loads and mechanics of different components, repair concepts, damage assessment and classification, and NDI methods.
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• MAE 5560: Dynamics of Space Flight

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Course Description:This course covers the fundamentals of spacecraft dynamics, including Keplerian orbits, orbital position as a function of time, three-dimensional orbits, orbital determination, orbital maneuvers, satellite attitude dynamics, and rocket vehicle dynamics.
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• MAE 5700: Introduction to Microfabrication

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers materials, wet chemical cleaning and etch, photolithography, metal deposition, doping, carrier density and conductivity, microfluidics, and micro-electronic-mechanical-systems.
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• MAE 5900: Cooperative Practice

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Planned work experience in industry. Detailed program must have prior approval. Written report required.
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