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2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Index of Courses

 

Accounting
  

  • ACC 2000 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-3)

    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  

  • ACC 2070 - Financial Accounting for Decision Making (3)

    Introduction to financial accounting and accounting information systems (AIS), including basic concepts, limitations, tools and methods, use of AIS-generated information, including financial statements in decision making by investors, creditors, and other users external to the organization.

    Prerequisite(s): CIS 101, CIS 1010 , or  PCPT.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 2080 - Managerial Accounting for Decision Making (3)

    Introduction to managerial accounting and accounting information systems (AIS), including basic concepts, limitations, tools and methods. Use of AIS-generated information to support the internal decision-making functions of an organization.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 2070 ; or ACC 207 and ACC 207A.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
    Note(s): For credit, both segments are to be successfully completed.
  

  • ACC 2990 - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-3)

    Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  

  • ACC 2990A - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Activity (1-3)

    Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  

  • ACC 2990L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Laboratory (1-3)

    Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  

  • ACC 3110 - Intermediate Accounting I (3)

    Fundamental financial accounting concepts that underlie U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and international financial reporting systems (IFRS), and their application to the basic financial statements, revenue recognition, fair-value accounting and assets.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC 2070  or ACC 207/ACC 207A; ACC 2080  or ACC 208/ACC 208A; EC 2201  or EC 201; EC 2202  or EC 202; GE Area A2; FRL 2013  or FRL 201; MAT 1250  or MAT125, MAT 114 and MAT 115, MAT 1140 , or MAT 1140C; STA 1200  or STA120.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 3120 - Intermediate Accounting II (3)

    Fundamental financial accounting concepts that underlie U.S. GAAP and IFRS, and their application to liabilities, equity, and special topics including income taxes, leases, pensions, share-based compensation, EPS, accounting changes, error corrections, and cash flows statement.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC 3110 ; or ACC 311 and ACC 312; and GWT.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 3210 - Cost Accounting (3)

    Accounting information for management of all types of business entities including cost concepts; cost accumulation and analysis; product costing; master and flexible budgeting; standard costing and variance analysis; responsibility accounting; decision making and relevant information; and pricing decisions and analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC 2070  or ACC207/ACC207A; ACC 2080  or ACC208/ACC208A; EC 2201  or EC201; EC 2202  or EC 202; GE Area A2; FRL 2013  or FRL 201; MAT 1250  or MAT 125, MAT 114 and MAT 115, MAT 1140 , or MAT 1140C; STA 1200  or STA 120.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4000 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-3)

    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems at advanced level. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  

  • ACC 4122 - Financial Accounting and Analysis (3)

    Understanding essential financial accounting standards (U.S. GAAP and IFRS) and FASB Conceptual Framework from both preparer’s and user’s perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC 2070  or ACC 207/ACC 207A; ACC 2080  or ACC 208/ACC 208A; EC 2201  or EC 201; EC 2202  or EC 202; FRL 2013  or FRL 201; MAT 1250  or MAT 125, MAT 114 and MAT 115, MAT 1140 , or MAT 1140C; CIS 101, CIS 1010 , or  PCPT.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
    Note(s): Not open to accounting majors.
  

  • ACC 4131 - Advanced Financial Accounting (3)

    Advanced financial accounting topics in corporation and partnership accounting including consolidations, derivatives of financial instruments, foreign currency transactions and translation, interim reporting and disclosures.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC 3120  or ACC 313.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4211 - Advanced Cost Accounting (3)

    Advanced cost accounting techniques focusing on activity-based-costing; cost allocation issues and customer profitability; service department cost allocations; accounting for spoilage, rework, and scrap; inventory costing and management; cost behavior; transfer pricing; divisional performance measurement; and capital budgeting.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC 3210  or ACC 307.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4221 - Controllership (3)

    Supervision and dissemination of financial and managerial information, taxation, and any other required reporting to diverse users, including management, stockholders, creditors (e.g., banks and suppliers), stock exchanges, employees, customers, U.S. government agencies (e.g., the Securities and Exchange Commission, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Commerce, Department of Labor, and the Federal Trade Commission), and state and other agencies.

    Prerequisite(s):  C or better in ACC 3110 , or ACC 311 and ACC 312; and C or better in ACC 3210  or ACC 307.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4310 - Introduction to Taxation (3)

    Fundamental principles of income taxation leading to the preparation of federal tax and state returns, including tax determination, gross income, deductions, property transactions, depreciation, employee expenses, self-employed deductions and Passive Activity Losses. Course emphasizes written and oral communication skills and tax research.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC 3110  or ACC 311; and GWT, CPU 4010 , or CPU 401.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4321 - Advanced Taxation (3)

    Federal and international taxation of legal entities (corporations, partnerships, fiduciaries, tax-exempt organizations), including credits; accounting methods and periods; organization and applicable taxation concepts of these entities. Course emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills, tax research and tax return preparation.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC 4310  or ACC 431.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4331 - Tax Procedure and Research (3)

    Procedural aspects of dealing with the Internal Revenue Service, including administration procedures governing tax controversies; rights and obligations of taxpayers and tax practitioners. Coverage of tax research methodology, including case studies, and communication of research results.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC 4310  or ACC 431.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4341 - Taxation (2)

    Federal and state individual income tax-return preparation for elderly and low-income taxpayers at supervised sites, such as through the IRS Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Provides students with an introduction to procedural steps of dealing with the IRS.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent.

     
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4351 - Supervisory Taxation (1)

    Emphasis on the supervisory role in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (return-preparation). Involvement in assisting student tax preparers and taxpayers with ‘real world’ tax preparation issues providing a diverse learning experience.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 4341  and Instructor Consent.
    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4411 - Accounting Internship (1-3)

    On-the-job training in accounting involving new university-level learning experiences. Experiences may be useful as a basis for senior projects.

    Prerequisite(s): Director of Internship Program consent.
    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 1 - 3 units each.
    Note(s): Maximum of 3 units of Career Emphasis may be satisfied by internship.
  

  • ACC 4421 - Internship in Public Accounting (1-3)

    On-the-job training with a CPA firm in phases of auditing or public accounting. The experience must be new to the student. Analytical reports of work accomplished by each student are made periodically to the faculty coordinator. Units of college credit granted are dependent on departmental approval.

    Prerequisite(s): Director of Internship Program consent.
    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 1 - 3 units each.
    Note(s): Maximum of 3 units of Career Emphasis may be satisfied by internship.
  

  • ACC 4510 - Accounting Information Systems (3)

    Role, design, implementation, and management of the accounting information system as a subset of the management information system. Interface between accountants and computer specialists. Short case studies.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC 3210  or ACC 307; ACC 4810  or ACC 419; CIS 3100  or CIS 310, ACC 3120  or ACC 313; and ACC 4310  or ACC 431.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4511 - Advanced Accounting Information Systems (3)

    Elements of accounting information systems emphasizing conceptual modeling, implementation of accounting transaction processing systems, enterprise value chains, business processes, documentation, and control requirements. Utilization of database approaches to design and develop complex data systems; use of Microsoft Access to query data, and write reports for various case assignments.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 4510  or ACC 304.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4611 - Senior Project I (1-2)

    Familiarization with sources of data and academic literature for research-oriented projects: problem identification and analysis, research methodology, application of report writing tools and techniques under the faculty supervision. Project(s) must involve research and/or field study and formal writing.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC 3110 ; or ACC 311 and ACC 312.
    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4621 - Senior Project II (1-2)

    Selection and completion of one or more project(s) under faculty supervision. Project(s) are research-oriented and typical of problems which graduates may be required to solve in future occupations. Project(s) must involve library research and/or field study and formal writing.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC 4611  or ACC 461.
    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4711 - Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting (3)

    Budgetary and fund accounting as applied to municipalities, other governmental units, and institutions operating as not-for-profit entities

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC 3110 ; or ACC 311 and ACC 312.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4810 - Auditing (3)

    Auditing standards and procedures used by assurance auditors including types of audit reports; internal controls; audit evidence; professional responsibilities and legal liabilities; and standards of reporting financial information.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC 3110 , or ACC 311 and ACC 312; C or better in TOM 3020  or TOM 302; and GWT.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4811 - Accounting Ethics (3)

    Importance of ethics in accounting practice; frameworks for ethical decision making; professional codes of ethics in accounting; and current and classic ethics cases.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC 3110 ; or C or better in ACC 311 and ACC 312.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4821 - Forensic Accounting (3)

    Study of forensic accounting, a discipline that focuses on the procedures and techniques used in the prevention, investigation, and detection of occupational and financial statement fraud. Study of social, ethical, legal, and political considerations that surround fraud.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC 3110 ; or C or better in ACC 311 and ACC 312.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4831 - Advanced Auditing (3)

    Application of auditing procedures and techniques; working paper development and preparation; use of computer auditing tools; and extensive case analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC 4810  or ACC 419.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4841 - Internal Auditing (3)

    Objectives, principles and methods of internal and operational auditing with special emphasis on examination and appraisal of internal controls in operations and reporting systems; problems of communication, delegation of authority or organization.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in ACC 3210  or ACC 307.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 4990 - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-3)

    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  

  • ACC 4990A - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Activity (1-3)

    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  

  • ACC 4990L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Laboratory (1-3)

    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  

  • ACC 5000 - Special Study for Graduate Students (1-3)

    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems at graduate level. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  

  • ACC 5410 - Internship In Accounting (1-3)

    On-the-job training in private/public accounting involving new university-level learning experiences.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 1 - 3 units each.
    Note(s): Maximum of 3 units of Career Emphasis may be satisfied by internship.
  

  • ACC 5990 - Special Topics for Graduate Students (1-3)

    Group study at a graduate level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  

  • ACC 5990A - Special Topics for Graduate Students Activity (1-3)

    Group study at a graduate level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  

  • ACC 5990L - Special Topics for Graduate Students Laboratory (1-3)

    Group study at a graduate level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  

  • ACC 6000 - Business Valuation Using Financial Statements (3)

    Cross Listed as: GBA 6000
    Provides a framework for business analysis and valuation using financial statement data and gives practical advice when using the framework to value a firm. Emphasizes integration of key concepts from accounting finance, economic and business strategy and illustrates the latest techniques and information sources used by financial information industry professionals.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 6100 - Internal Control and Corporate Governance (3)

    Cross Listed as: GBA 6100
    Foundations of internal control theory accepted and promulgated by auditors and accountants. Management implementation of effective corporate governance. Best practices, benchmarks and models for evaluating and strengthening internal control and corporate governance.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 6200 - Assurance and Regulation in Accounting (3)

    A managerial perspective on accounting assurance and regulatory requirements for all types of businesses. Emphasis on financial statement audits, public company requirements, other governmental regulation and internal auditing. Seminar course with problem solving and case studies.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 6300 - International Accounting Issues (3)

    Exploration of international accounting issues from interdisciplinary, managerial perspectives. Comparative accounting across national borders. Harmonization and evaluation of international accounting standards. Foreign exchange. Mergers, acquisitions and business valuation. Ethics. Management control issues in international contexts.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 6400 - Management Accounting Seminar (3)

    Strategic management accounting and control issues, including cost determination and analysis, activity-based systems, budgeting, transfer pricing, performance evaluation, cost management and ethics.

    Component(s): Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 6600 - Contemporary Accounting Issues (3)

    Study and analysis of contemporary accounting issues and practices. Emphasis on the integration of accounting knowledge in financial and managerial accounting, tax, accounting information systems, and auditing. Enhances analytical research, judgmental and communication skills of students.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 6700 - Management Control in Not-for-Profit Entities (3)

    Financial issues faced by not-for-profit organizations. Budgeting, preparing for financial statements and required tax forms, financing, investing, internal control problems, auditing and analyzing financial statements of not-for-profit organizations including hospitals, educational institutions and charitable foundations.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 6800 - Fraud and Forensic Accounting (3)

    Cross Listed as: GBA 6800
    A managerial perspective on fraud within an organization. Emphasis on fraud prevention and detection methods. Survey of the management support resources available in the field of forensic accounting. Case study and analysis of financial statement frauds.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 6900 - Strategic Tax Planning (3)

    Cross Listed as: GBA 6900
    A hands-on course for Masters of Accountancy students on how to factor taxes into strategic decision-making. Course enables students to recognize and understand the impact of taxation as a major factor in business planning.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 6910 - Directed Research (1-3)

    Individual research in a specialized area, under the direction of a graduate faculty member; work does not pertain directly to the thesis. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  

  • ACC 6920 - Independent Research (1-3)

    Individual study/investigation and research in a specialized area proposed by the student with the approval, and under the supervision, of a graduate faculty member; work does not pertain directly to the thesis. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  

  • ACC 6940 - MSA Research Project (3)

    A written research project concerning a significant problem in the field of accounting.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 6950 - Master’s Project (3)

    A written research project concerning a significant problem in the field of accounting.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of all MSA core courses.  Advancement to candidacy.

     
    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ACC 6990 - Master’s Degree Continuation (0)

    Enrollment in this course allows candidates that have enrolled in the maximum number of thesis or project units to maintain resident status in order to receive university services.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: Unlimited

Aerospace Engineering
  

  • ARO 1011L - Introduction to Aeronautics and Air Propulsion Laboratory (1)

    History of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft and aircraft propulsion development. Contributions of aerospace engineering to society, ethical factors, standards and expectations in aerospace engineering. Units and dimensions and dimensionless coefficients. Forces, pressures, generation of lift, drag and aerodynamic moments. Design characteristics and performance of current aircraft and aircraft piston and turbine propulsion systems. Aircraft controls and piloting techniques. Aeroelasticity concepts. Aerospace structural materials. Aircraft manufacturing methods. Radio-controlled aircraft project. Wind tunnel test projects and model scaling. Jet engine test project.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Majors only.
    Corequisite(s): MAT 114 or MAT 1140 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 1021L - Introduction to Astronautics and Rocket Propulsion Laboratory (1)

    History of missile, rocket, spacecraft and rocket propulsion development. The role of the aerospace engineer in industry, government, and the university. The impact of political considerations on the space program. Design and mission characteristics of current launch vehicles, spacecraft and propulsion. Propulsion system thrust and performance. Launch performance, boost and reentry trajectories, and orbits. Orbital simulation methods. Launch windows and rendezvous. Spacecraft mission design and configuration. Spacecraft guidance and control techniques. Booster design. Solid-propelled engine and rocket flight test projects. Compressed-air thrust project.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Majors only.
    Corequisite(s): MAT 114 or MAT 1140 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 2000 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-3)

    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  

  • ARO 2011L - Fundamentals of Systems Engineering and Design Laboratory (1)

    History, purpose and science of systems engineering. The system life cycle and systems thinking. Needs and requirements analysis. Risk and opportunity management. Consideration of ethical, social, economic contemporary issues and environmental factors on system design constraints. Ethics codes in aerospace industry. System decomposition, design, trade study and down selection processes. Model based systems engineering methods. Conceptual and preliminary aircraft and space vehicle concept design and sizing methods. Aircraft constraint diagram conceptual design project using wind and water tunnels testing and test results. Program execution, tracking and control. Interface control, documentation and configuration management. Principles of technical writing. Team leadership principles. Team based system design project and presentations.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; ARO 1011L , or ARO 101L and ARO 103L; ARO 1021L  or ARO 102L.
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 2021L - Introduction to Aerospace Computational Methods Laboratory (1)

    An introduction to computer science, programming, and visualization for students in the Aerospace Engineering program, with an emphasis in MATLAB. Computational techniques required to solve aerospace related problems including simple algorithms for solving engineering problems, data structures and plotting, the use of root-finding methods, and introduction to aerospace related software.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in ARO 1011L  or ARO 101L; C or better in ARO 1021L , or C or better in ARO 102L and ARO 103L.
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 2041 - Engineering Statics (3)

    Cross Listed as: CE 2041
    Two & three-dimensional equilibrium of particles & rigid bodies. Properties of areas including centroids, centers of gravity, & moments of inertia. Distributed loads. Analysis of 2D & 3D trusses, frames & machines. Static equilibrium & statically indeterminate systems. Principles of friction. Simplified load distributions on aircraft and rockets. Theory and application of principles on aircraft and rocket structures.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 1150 , or MAT 115, PHY 1510  or PHY 131, and PHY 1510L  or PHY 131L.

     
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 2150 - Vector Dynamics (3)

    Cross Listed as: ME 2150
    Rectilinear and curvilinear motion of particles. Kinematics & kinetics. Planar motion of rigid bodies in an inertial reference frame using Cartesian, normal-tangential and polar coordinate systems. Newton’s laws of motion. Work and energy including kinetic and potential energy.  Linear and angular impulse and momentum. Direct and oblique central impact. Mass moments of inertia. Fixed-axis rotation and general plane motion of rigid bodies. External loads, inertia forces, load factors & V-n diagrams on aircraft. Theory and applications applied to aircraft and rocket structures.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in ME 2141  or C or better in ARO 2041 , CE 2041 , or ME 214; and C or better in MAT 1150  or MAT 116.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 2311 - Elements of Avionics (2)

    Introduction to theories describing a wide array of topics and provides the language and understanding necessary for communicating across the interdisciplinary engineering teams of today. Topics include electrical principles, DC and AC circuit analysis, sensing, data acquisition, and control using analog and digital circuits and microcontrollers.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; and C or better in PHY 131 OR PHY 1510 ; AND C or better in MAT 216 OR MAT 224 OR MAT 2240 .
    Corequisite(s): ARO 2311L . 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 2311L - Elements of Avionics Laboratory (1)

    Hands-on practices related to electrical principles, DC and AC circuit analysis, sensing, data acquisition, and control using analog and digital circuits and microcontrollers.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in PHY 131 or PHY 1510 ; and C or better in MAT 216, MAT 224 or MAT 2240 .
    Corequisite(s): ARO 231.
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 2990 - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-3)

    Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  

  • ARO 2990A - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Activity (1-3)

    Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  

  • ARO 2990L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Laboratory (1-3)

    Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  

  • ARO 3011 - Fluid Dynamics and Low-Speed Aerodynamics (4)

    Pressure distribution in a fluid. Control volume and differential approaches to fluid flow analysis. Development and applications of Navier-Stokes equations. Potential flow theory. Dimensional analysis and similarity. Viscous flow in ducts. Biot-Savart law. Panel methods. Thin airfoil theory. Lifting-line theory. Induced drag. Numerical aerodynamics of airfoils and wings. Boundary-Layer theory. Skin friction drag. Propeller theories. Working knowledge of a high-level computer language is required.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in MAT 224, MAT 2240 , or MAT 216; ARO 202L or ARO 2021L ; and ARO 2150  or ME 215.
    Corequisite(s): ARO 3180  or MAT 318.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 3090 - Orbital Mechanics (3)

    Orbital mechanics for space mission and trajectory design. Topics include the two-body problem, conic sections, orbits in 3-dimensions, ground track of satellite orbits, orbital maneuvers, orbital transfers, relative motion and rendezvous, interplanetary transfers, and gravity assists mission.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in ARO 1021L , or ARO 102L and ARO 203L; and C or better in ARO 2150  or ME 215.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 3111 - Gas Dynamics and High-Speed Aerodynamics (4)

    Governing equations of fluid dynamics for compressible flow. Normal shock waves. Oblique shock waves. Expansion waves. Quasi-one-dimensional flow. Fanno flow. Rayleigh flow. The velocity potential equation. Taylor-Maccoll equation. Conical flow. Supersonic airfoil theory. Wave drag. Supersonic wing theory. Wing sweep. Area ruling. Transonic aerodynamics. Hypersonic aerodynamics and atmospheric entry. Shock wave-boundary layer interaction. Design considerations for high-speed aircraft and spacecraft.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; and C or better in ARO 301 and ARO 305, or ARO 3011 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 3120 - Aircraft Jet Propulsion (3)

    Ideal cycle analysis of ramjet, turbojet, turbofan and turboprop. Afterburning. Cycle analysis with losses. Nonrotating components: diffusers, nozzles and combustors. Compressors, fans and turbines. Component matching and engine performance. Aircraft engine noise. Hypersonic engines.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in ARC 311 or ARO 3111 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 3180 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics (2)

    Vector differential calculus. Vector integral calculus. Integral theorems. Complex functions. Complex integration. Complex Taylor and Laurent series. Residue integration. Conformal mappings. Complex analysis and potential theory. Aerospace applications.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; and C or better in MAT 215 or MAT 2140 . 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 3191 - Space Environment and Atmospheric Entry Aerodynamics (4)

    The space environment and its impact on spacecraft operations. Non-uniform gravitational fields, aerodynamic drag effects including aero braking, solar heating and pressure, radiation, electrical issues, orbital debris. Considerations for special orbits. On-board disturbances. Spacecraft thermal control, life support systems. Review of gas dynamics, shock-wave and boundary-layer interaction, aerodynamic design. Near planet environments. Transition from orbital to aerodynamic motion.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; and C or better in ARO 309 or ARO 3090 . 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 3220 - Aerospace Feedback Control Systems (3)

    Mathematical models of systems. Laplace transformations. Feedback control systems: characteristics, performance, stability. Root locus method. Frequency response methods. Stability in the frequency domain. Time domain analysis. Design and compensation of aerospace feedback control systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; and C or better in MAT 2240 ; or C or better in MAT 224; or C or better in MAT 216.
    Corequisite(s): ARO 3180  or MAT 318; and ARO 3220L .  
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 3220L - Aerospace Feedback Control Systems Laboratory (1)

    This course is intended to provide, by means of experiments, a basic knowledge of Feedback Control Systems. The expected outcome of the course is a basic understanding of Mathematical Models of Physical Systems, Laplace Transformations, Feedback Control Systems (Characteristics, Performance, and Stability), Root Locus Method, Frequency Response Methods, Stability in the Frequency Domain, Time Domain Analysis, and Design and compensation of Aerospace Feedback Control Systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; and C or better in MAT 2240 ; or C or better in MAT 224; or C or better in MAT 216.
    Corequisite(s): ARO 318 or ARO 3180 , and ARO 3220 . 
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 3261 - Aerospace Structural Mechanics I (3)

    Fundamental concepts of stress and strain including Hooke’s Law. Axial and shear stress. Stress-strain diagrams. Stress concentrations. Torsional stress of round, non-round, and thin-walled sections. Shear and bending moment diagrams. Elastic bending stresses in beams. Bending about non-principal axes. Deflection of beams using singularity functions. Shear stress, shear flow and shear center in solid shapes and thin-walled members. Transformations of stress & strain, principal stresses and Mohr’s circle. Failure theories, including interaction equations. Strain gage relations. Membrane stresses in thin-walled pressure vessels. Limit and ultimate loads, factors of safety, and margin of safety. Mechanical properties of aerospace materials. Stability of columns. Plastic bending & torsion. Introduction to strain energy and to Castigliano’s Theorem.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; and C or better in ARO 2041 , ME 214, or CE 2041 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 3271 - Aerospace Structural Mechanics II (3)

    Shear, torsion and bending of thin-walled open and closed sections including single & multi-cell beams. Stability of flat & curved plates and cylinders. Crippling. Effective width of thin sheet. Euler Johnson Allowable. Fatigue under cyclic & fluctuating stresses. The endurance limit. Miner’s rule. Introduction to Fracture Mechanics. Aerospace Fasteners. Analysis of 2D fastener patterns & of welded connections. Static & fatigue analysis of preloaded bolted joints. Fatigue of welded joints. Analysis of shear-resistant beams. Diagonal tension of flat-webbed beams.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in ARO 3261  or C or better in ARO 326 and ARO 327; and C or better in MTE 207 or MTE 2070 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 3281 - Aerospace Structural Analysis and Design (3)

    Simplified aircraft and rocket design loads and structural idealization. Classical hand-analysis techniques for stress analysis of aircraft fuselage, wing, and floor structures. Idealization and analysis of typical structural details. 

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; and C or better in ARO 329 or ARO 3271 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 3570L - Aerospace Structures Laboratory (1)

    Experimental evaluation of materials & structures. Tension, compression, torsion, bending, shearing and combined loading. Evaluation of predictions versus test results. Test measurement techniques including use of strain gages. Photoelastic methods. Technical communication through engineering report writing. Structural fabrication methods and practice.

    Prerequisite(s):  ARO Major; C or better in ARO 326 or ARO 3261 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4000 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-3)

    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems at advanced level. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  

  • ARO 4011 - Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (4)

    Thermodynamic properties and processes; equations of state; work and heat; the first law of thermodynamics; the second law of thermodynamics and entropy; Carnot cycle; and Brayton cycle. Conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Heat diffusion equation. 1-D, 2-D and 3-D conduction. Transient conduction. Finite difference methods in heat transfer. Heat, mass and momentum transfer by convection in external and internal flows. Radiation heat transfer analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; and C or better in ARO 301 or ARO 3011 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4020 - Numerical Methods (3)

    This course provides knowledge of numerical methods for engineers. The theory of numerical methods and analysis covers topics of linear algebra, root finding methods, interpolation and approximation methods, integration and differentiation concepts, and solution of ordinary differential equations. Students practice skills in engineering analysis and problem solving, with a focus in MATLAB.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; and C or better in MAT 224, MAT 2240 , or MAT 216.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4050 - Aircraft Stability and Control (3)

    Static stability, stability derivatives. Airplane controls. Airplane equations of motion. Dynamic stability. Transfer functions. Airplane response and simulation. Flying qualities. Automatic control and autopilots.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in ARO 305 or ARO 3011 ; C or better in ARO 322 or  ARO 3220 , and C or better in ARO 322L or ARO 3220L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4060 - Vibrations and Dynamics of Aerospace Systems (3)

    This course covers topics including: three-dimensional vector dynamics of aerospace systems; linear and angular momentum, Lagrangian dynamics, free and excited vibration of mechanical systems, vibration of systems with two or more degrees of freedom, vibration of continuous systems, and an introduction to random vibration.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in ARO 2150  or ME 215; and C or better in ARO 3180  or MAT 318.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4070 - Trajectory Simulation and Analysis (3)

    The topics for this course include: review of three-dimensional rigid body motion, methods of Newton and Lagrange, Euler transformations, review of quaternions, studying the motion of the aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft in three-dimensional trajectories. Force modeling for complex dynamical systems and performance analysis of aircraft, missiles and spacecraft are included. This course also covers optimization techniques for trajectory design.

    Prerequisite(s):  ARO Major; and C or better in ARO 406 or ARO 4060 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4080 - Finite Element Analysis of Structures (3)

    Fundamentals of finite elements, including an introduction to the displacement method, development of simple computer codes to implement the method, analysis of simple one and two dimensional structural elements using hand solutions and using finite element software, and basics of structural idealization for finite element analysis in industry.  Introduction to NASTRAN.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; and C or better in ARO 326 or ARO 3271 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4090 - Space Vehicle Dynamics and Control (3)

    This course covers three dimensional rigid-body motion, quaternions, space vehicle motion, and spacecraft attitude dynamics. It also includes topics of spacecraft attitude maneuvering such as de-spinning of satellites, bang-bang control, reaction wheels, control-moment gyros (CMGs), and thrusters. Some laboratory demonstrations and experiments with gyros and CMGs are included in this course.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in ARO 309 or ARO 3090 ; C or better in ARO 322 or ARO 3220 ; and C or better in ARO 322L or ARO 3220L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4120 - Wing Theory (3)

    Potential flow theory. Complex mappings; Kutta-Joukowski transformation. Chordwise pressure distributions; thin airfoil theory. Sectional force and moment coefficients. Symmetric and asymmetric spanwise loading; basic and additional lift effects. Twist. Wing force and moment coefficients. High lift devices.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in ARO 305 or ARO 3011 , and C or better in ARO 311 or ARO 3111 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4140 - Rocket Propulsion (3)

    The topics include principles of rocket propulsion, combustion chemistry, liquid-fuel rocket engines, solid-fuel rocket engines, and electrical propulsion. This course also covers performance of rocket engines and optimization of single- and multi-stage rockets.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in ARO 3191 ; and ARO 311 or ARO 3111 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4180 - Computational Fluid Dynamics (3)

    Classification of partial differential equations. Elements of finite-difference methods. Stability analysis. Algorithms for numerical solution of parabolic, elliptic and hyperbolic partial differential equations. Finite volume and finite element methods. Applications in fluid dynamics, gas dynamics and heat transfer. Working knowledge of a high-level computer language required.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in ARO 301 or ARO 3011 .
    Corequisite(s): ARO 3111  or ARO 311. 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4200 - Aerospace Program Management (3)

    Elements of management. Organization of corporations, engineering groups and government agencies. Utilization of marketing and internal research funds. Program management. Participative management. Managing technical personnel. Program Management Plan team project and presentations for Senior Design.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in ARO 201L or ARO 2011L .
    Corequisite(s):  ARO 4711L  or ARO 4811L  or ARO 4911L .  
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4210 - Helicopter Aerodynamics and Performance (3)

    The development of rotary-wing aircraft and the helicopter. Review of blade element/momentum theory; hovering and vertical flight theory; autorotation; performance in forward flight.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in ARO 405 or ARO 4050 ;  and C or better in ARO 404 or ARO 3111 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4220 - Robust Control of Nonlinear Systems (3)

    Review of classical controls. Introduction to robust and nonlinear control. Nonlinear systems. Nonlinear control, describing functions, and feedback linearization. Uncertainty in plant dynamics, loop shaping, robust control, and Lyapunov stability. Application to aerospace vehicles.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in ARO 322 or ARO 3220 ; and ARO 322L or ARO 3220L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4260 - Surface Transportation and Power Generation Systems (3)

    Aerospace fundamentals of high speed surface systems. Station to station concepts. Air cushion and tubeflight systems. Airload determination. Drag reduction. Propulsion systems and braking. Guideway considerations, stability and control.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Majors only; and C or better in ARO 305 or ARO 3011 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4270 - Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity (3)

    An introduction to structural dynamics, static aeroelasticity, aeroelastic flutter, structural damping, and aeroacoustics.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in ARO 327 or ARO 3261 ; and C or better in ARO 2150  or ME 215. 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4330 - Digital Flight Control Systems (3)

    Discrete time systems, difference equations, Z-transform theory, sampled data systems, mathematical modeling of sampled data systems, data reconstruction, analysis of discrete systems, transient and steady-state specifications, state estimation, controllability, observability, design of digital control systems, PID controllers, phase-lead and phase-lag designs, application to flight control systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in ARO 322 or ARO 3220 ; and C or better in ARO 322L or ARO 3220L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4351L - Wind Tunnel Testing Laboratory (1)

    Selected experiments in fluid dynamics and heat transfer in aerospace engineering. Pressure, temperature and loads measurements. Test plan formulation. Test section calibration and selected experiments in a Subsonic Wind Tunnel, using a computer-based data acquisition system. Test section calibration and selected experiments in high-speed aerodynamics in a Supersonic Wind Tunnel, using a computer-based data acquisition system. Team work. Laboratory report writing.

    Corequisite(s): ARO 3191  or ARO 3111  or ARO 305 and ARO 404.
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4360 - Mechanics of Composite Materials (3)

    An introduction to mechanics of composite materials, with a focus on fiber-reinforced composites. Micromechanics and macromechanics of a lamina, macromechanics of a laminate including classical lamination theory, strength of lamina, laminate and constituents, analysis and test procedures, special cases, limitations and emergent research will all be covered. Introduction to interlaminar stresses, fatigue and fracture mechanics, and bending, buckling, and vibration of plates. Hand analysis procedures and development of computer codes for analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; and C or better in ARO 327 or ARO 3261 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4430 - Aircraft System Identification (3)

    Review of flight dynamics. Introduction to aircraft system identification in time- and frequency-domain. Aircraft mathematical model. Estimation theory. Regression methods and least squares. Maximum likelihood methods. Flight data collection. Data processing and analysis. Application of MATLAB and CIFER software for system identification

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; and C or better in ARO 405 or ARO 4050 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4450 - Optimal Control and Estimation (3)

    Introduction to optimal control, linear quadratic regulator (LQR), algebraic Riccati equation, design of multi-input/multi-output controllers, advance control techniques and advanced control structures, output feedback, state estimation, observers, Kalman filters, linear quadratic Gaussian (LQG) control, application to flight control systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in ARO 322 or ARO 3220 ; and C or better in ARO 322L or ARO 3220L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4460 - Orbit Determination and Estimation (3)

    A brief review of the two-body dynamics and space environment; fundamentals of probability and statistics; introduction to orbit problem. Fundamentals of orbit determination techniques: the least squares solution, the minimum variance estimate, maximum likelihood and Bayesian estimation, batch and sequential estimation, and the Gauss-Markov process. Observation techniques and models.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Major; C or better in MAT 224, MAT 2240 , or MAT 216; and C or better in ARO 309 or ARO 3090 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • ARO 4510 - Model-Based Systems Architecture (3)

    Describe various architecture frameworks (Primarily DODAF). Understanding customer needs by building discrete-event operational models. Using operational models to elicit system external and human interfaces. Deriving system states and modes. Developing re-useable functional system architectures and deriving performance requirements. Defining physical system architectures that implement functions and meet performance requirements. Design Analysis Cycles. Trade study definition relative to architecture models. Driving safety assessment from operational, functional, and physical system models.

    Prerequisite(s): ARO Majors only; and C or better in ARO 201L or ARO 2011L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
 

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