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ME387 COURSE DETAILS


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ME387 (Version: 2024 1) COURSE DETAILS


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME387 INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICS 2024 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
This introductory course provides an understanding of how fixed-wing aircraft work and the forces and airflow involved in flight. Equations of motion are derived for a rigid aircraft in steady state level flight, maneuvering flight, and during takeoff and landing. Theoretical concepts are demonstrated in laboratory sessions that include actual flights in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft, and the evolution of flight during a museum field trip.
LESSONS: 28 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
One lab-related trip section, compensatory time given

ME387 COURSE REQUISITES


None

ME387 (Version 2024-1) COURSE OFFERINGS


AYT #SECT/SIZE CPBLTY ENRLD WAIT SEATS CLOSED DETAILS
2024 - 8 1 18 18 0 0 18 Y Hours

2025 - 1 4 18 72 54 0 18 N Hours

2026 - 1 3 18 54 23 5 31 Y Hours

2027 - 1 3 18 54 16 0 38 N Hours


ME387 (Version: 2022 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME387 INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICS 2022 2 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow about aerodynamic bodies. Lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic flow regime. Theoretical concepts are demonstrated in laboratory sessions that include actual flights in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft.
LESSONS: 28 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None

ME387 COURSE REQUISITES


None

ME387 (Version: 2020 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME387 INTRO APPLIED AERODYNAMICS 2020 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow about aerodynamic bodies. Lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic and supersonic flow regimes. Theoretical concepts are demonstrated in laboratory sessions that include low-speed wind tunnel testing and actual flight in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft.
LESSONS: 28 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None

ME387 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
CO REQUISITE  
  ME312 2006 2 1 Y
  MC312 2012 1 2 Y
PRE REQUISITE  
  MC300 2011 2 1 Y
  MC311 2012 1 1 Y

ME387 (Version: 2015 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME387 INTRO APPLIED AERODYNAMICS 2015 2 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow about aerodynamic bodies. Lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic and supersonic flow regimes. Theoretical concepts are demonstrated in laboratory sessions that include low-speed wind tunnel testing and actual flight in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft.
LESSONS: 38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None

ME387 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
CO REQUISITE  
  ME312 2006 2 1 Y
  MC312 2012 1 2 Y
PRE REQUISITE  
  MC300 2011 2 1 Y
  MC311 2012 1 1 Y

ME387 (Version: 2006 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME387 INTRO APPLIED AERODYNAMICS 2006 2 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow about aerodynamic bodies. Lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic and supersonic flow regimes. Aircraft performance and design parameters are developed in both the classroom and laboratory sessions. The laboratory sessions include low-speed wind tunnel testing and actual flight in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft located at Stewart International Airport.
LESSONS: 38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
One academic field trip, glider wing design and test.

ME387 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
CO REQUISITE  
  ME312 2006 2 1 Y
  MC312 2012 1 2 Y
PRE REQUISITE  
  ME306 2006 1 1 Y
  ME311 2006 1 1 Y
  MC306 2012 1 2 Y
  MC311 2012 1 2 Y

ME387 (Version: 2004 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME387 INTRO APPLIED AERODYNAMICS 2004 2 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow about aerodynamic bodies. Lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic and supersonic flow regimes. Aircraft performance and design parameters are developed in both the classroom and laboratory sessions. The laboratory sessions include low-speed wind tunnel testing and actual flight in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft located at Stewart International Airport.
LESSONS: 38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
One academic field trip, glider wing design and test.

ME387 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  CE302 2004 1 1 Y
  ME362 2004 1 1 Y

ME387 (Version: 1973 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
ME387 INTRO APPLIED AERODYNAMICS 1973 1 Civil and Mechanical Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
SCOPE
The fundamental laws of fluid mechanics are used to develop the characteristic forces and moments generated by the flow about aerodynamic bodies. Lift, drag, and aerodynamic moments are studied for airfoils (2-D) and finite wings (3-D) in the subsonic and supersonic flow regimes. Aircraft performance and design parameters are developed in both the classroom and laboratory sessions. The laboratory sessions include low-speed wind tunnel testing and actual flight in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering's fixed-wing aircraft located at Stewart International Airport.
LESSONS: 38 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk) LABS: 2 @ 120 min
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
One academic field trip, glider wing design and test.

ME387 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  EM302 1990 1 1 Y
  EM362 1990 1 1 Y
  EM302 1990 1 2 Y
  EM362A 1990 1 2 Y