Aerospace Engineering, B.S. in A.E.

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  • Submitter Details
  • Submitter Name*
    Angelina Padilla
    Angelina Padilla
  • Submitter Email*
    angelinapadilla@unr.edu
    angelinapadilla@unr.edu
    Submitter Phone*
    7757846901
    7757846901
  • Describe the rationale for this change request:*
    The College of Engineering proposes a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering (AE), a 128-credit hour program. This program, hosted within the Mechanical Engineering Department, aims to address the increasing demand for aerospace professionals in Nevada, a state witnessing significant growth in its aerospace industry. The curriculum will cover vehicle design, propulsion systems, aerodynamics, and control systems, preparing graduates to tackle real-world challenges and communicate effectively. Nevada's aerospace sector is expanding rapidly due to advancements and industry investments, creating high-paying jobs and economic development. The field is projected to grow by 6% annually through 2032, with a median salary of $131K for aerospace engineers, well above the average for other engineering disciplines. National trends show a doubling in aerospace engineering degrees, driven by interests in space exploration, unmanned aerial systems, and green aviation technologies, signaling a strong future demand for skilled engineers in this sector.
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  • College/School(s) or Department(s) or Program*
  • Title*
    Aerospace Engineering, B.S. in A.E.
    Aerospace Engineering, B.S. in A.E.
  • Program Level*
  • Desired Implementation Term*
Program Description for the University Catalog
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  • INSTRUCTIONS

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    Prospective Curriculum

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  • Type of Program (select Program)*
  • Description

    Aerospace engineering focuses on the design, analysis, and construction of vehicles, and devices that travel though our atmosphere and in space. Our students will learn about the materials used to create lightweight structures, propulsion systems that launch vehicles and sustain flight, aerodynamics of the flow around the aircraft, and control systems that must respond to external influences. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical proficiency, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to contribute to advancements in aerospace engineering and related fields such as commercial aviation, defense, energy, and automotive industries.  

  • Prospective Curriculum*
  • Method of Delivery
  • How will this academic program be delivered? (mark all that apply)*
Effects of the Change
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  • Provide estimated head count in this program in the next academic year.*
    60
    60
  • Describe the impact(s) on teaching load, staffing patterns, and budget.*
    The program will be housed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering with the current chair of the department coordinating the efforts for the creation of the program as well as serving as the director. There are currently two faculty members hired to teach aerospace courses including the department chair. They teach courses for the aerospace minor which are also electives for the mechanical engineering major. Additional faculty will need to be hired to teach the required courses for the major and for the proposed MS and PhD programs.
  • Identify any courses/ programs affected by this change. *
    Mechanical Engineering
  • Describe the nature of the effect and attach written comments from the chair(s) of the department(s) offering such course(s)/ programs.*
    The proposed program will increase enrollment in some fundamental mechanical engineering courses and may decrease the number of students seeking a degree in mechanical engineering. We do not foresee a major impact on enrollment in courses of other programs outside of the department.
  • Address any potential duplication with other majors/minors. *
    There are no other BS Aerospace Engineering programs at UNR.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
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  • Use the fields below to enter student learning outcomes for undergraduate programs. See the Student Learning Outcomes for graduate programs in the program description above. SLOs are a required component of the program description for graduate programs.

  • SLO #1
    Students will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  • SLO #2
    Students will have an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  • SLO #3
    Students will have an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  • SLO #4
    Students will have an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  • SLO #5
    Students will have an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. Students will have an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. Students will have an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Information Resources Assessment
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  • To be completed by the proposal submitter. Library Reviewers may edit this section and/or add comments to the proposal.

  • List journals and periodicals needed for this program.
  • List books needed for this program, NOT INCLUDING required textbooks.
  • List other information resources needed to teach this program.
  • To be completed by the library subject specialist
  • Number of the above journals the library owns
    Annual subscription cost for journals not owned
  • Number of the above books the library owns
    Cost to purchase books not owned
  • Number of other information resources the library/IT owns
    Cost to purchase or license these other resources
  • The following describes the level of support which the library can provide for this program
  • Additional Comments
Implementation
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  • Degree Type
  • Acalog Program Type
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  • Implementation Notes

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