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AE489 (Version: 2026 1) COURSE DETAILS


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
AE489 ADV IND STUDY IN AEROSPACE ENG 2026 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The cadet pursues advanced study of a topic in aerospace engineering on an individual or small group basis, independent of a formal classroom setting. Similar to graduate level research, the scope of the selected project is tailored to the interests of the cadet based on resources and in consultation with a faculty advisor. To develop research skills, the cadet is integral in all phases of project completion by defining objectives, studying fundamentals and background material, outlining the approach, conducting analysis, and communicating results. ***This is a provisionally approved course for the Aerospace Engineering Major (AEN0) and must undergo review by the Curriculum Committee NLT AY25-2. Pending ABET-PEV review of ET=3.0CR.***
LESSONS: 20 @ 55 min (1.250 Att/wk) LABS: 20 @ 55 min
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