Aeronautics & Astronautics Sample Plan of Study
The AAE master's program offers a wide range of flexibility in course options. After you begin your studies at Purdue, an academic advisor will help you create a Plan of Study (POS) to best fit your educational needs and career goals. Every POS varies based on student interest, time, and course load. Below is an example POS for the Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics (MSAA). Your plan of study will vary based on your interests and needs. For further clarification on the MSAA plan of study, please visit the MSAA Program Degree Requirements.
Degree Objective: MS - Non-Thesis
Degree: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AERO/ASTRO : NON-THESIS (MSAA)
Area of Specialization: AERODYNAMICS
Plan of Study Courses
| Course | Title | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAE 51200 | COMPUTATIONAL AERODYN | 3 | Spring |
| AAE 51400 | INTERMEDIATE AERODYN | 3 | Spring |
| AAE 62400 | LAM-TURB TRANSITION | 3 | Fall |
| AAE 62600 | TURBULENCE AND TURBULENCE MODELING | 3 | Spring |
| MA 52700 | ADV MATH ENGR PHYS I | 3 | Fall |
| MA 52800 | ADV MATH ENGR PHYS II | 3 | Spring |
| ME 57500 | THEORY AND DESIGN OF CONTROL SYSTEMS | 3 | Fall |
| ME 57800 | DIGITAL CONTROLS | 3 | Spring |
| AAE 51900 | HYPERSONIC AEROTHERMODYNAMICS | 3 | Fall |
| ME 50500 | INTERMEDIATE HEAT TRANSFER | 3 | Spring |