Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering: A Comprehensive Course Overview
The Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering offers a diverse range of courses designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in various engineering and technology-related fields. These courses encompass fundamental principles, practical applications, and emerging trends, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving technological landscape. From introductory courses to advanced specializations, the curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of engineering concepts.
Foundational Engineering Courses
Several introductory courses lay the groundwork for more advanced studies in engineering. These courses introduce students to the core principles and practices that underpin the engineering profession.
Introduction to Engineering
An introductory course in engineering covers fundamental topics, including what it means to be an engineer. It introduces engineering standards, statistics, technical writing and communication, significant figures, and engineering problem-solving. Teamwork and project management skills are also emphasized, with students participating in a semester-long team design project to apply the concepts learned.
Computer Technology and Cybersecurity Fundamentals
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of computer technology and cybersecurity. Students develop an understanding of computer hardware and software, cybercrime, security principles, technologies and procedures used to defend networks. This course also explores cyber trends, threats and personal privacy.
Introduction to CAD
Introduction to 3D computer-aided design (CAD). Students create 3D models and assemblies using a feature-based parametric solid modeling CAD package. Students learn concepts of engineering graphics as well as learn to generate, edit and dimension drawing views. Students are required to bring their own portable computer.
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Engineering Analysis with MATLAB
Introduction to basic concepts in engineering analysis using the Matlab® computing language, the industry standard “first language” for engineers. Introduction to algorithm coding and development, debugging, analysis and interpretation. Students are required to bring their own portable computer and purchase the software for the course. A laboratory session reinforces these concepts. MATLAB® is a computing language used by engineers for analysis, problem solving and simulation. This course is intended for students who have prior programming experience but want to extend that knowledge to MATLAB. The course focuses on the differences between MATLAB and other languages and how to utilize its capabilities for engineering. Notably, no credit is earned toward a degree for this course if the student already earned credit for ENGR 15300 and ENGR 15301.
Professional Development for Engineers
Providing several direct opportunities for interviewing and networking with engineering industry professionals, the main goal of this course is to prepare students for internship and career opportunities. Students also have opportunities to develop necessary financial literacy skills to succeed within post-graduate careers while detailing and implementing short-, middle- and long-term life goals as part of the lifelong learning process.
Manufacturing Materials and Processes
Study and practice addressing the nature of basic manufacturing materials and the processes by which they are converted into manufactured products. Includes laboratory experience.
DC and AC Circuits, Semiconductors, and Microprocessors
Survey of DC and AC circuits, semiconductors and electronic devices, including microprocessors and embedded systems. Laboratory experiments are related to this course.
Personal Computer Hardware and Operation
Introduction to the hardware, architecture and operation of the personal computer and associated devices. Topics include personal computer architecture and operation fundamentals; basic hardware; data buses and ports; hardware component packaging; auxiliary hardware components; computer assembly; basic hardware installation and configuration; and basic troubleshooting. This course is aligned with A+ content. CompTIA A+ is the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles.
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Advanced Engineering Applications
Building on the foundational knowledge, advanced courses delve into specialized areas of engineering, providing students with in-depth expertise in their chosen fields.
Advanced CAD Applications
Advanced applications of 3D, feature based, parametric, solid modeling software including finite element analysis, simulation, parameters, motion and mechanisms and other advanced tools in the design of parts and assemblies.
Statics and Dynamics
Forces and moments; equilibrium in two and three dimensions; multi-force members; equilibrium, centroids and friction. Kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies in planar motion, including force and acceleration, work and energy and impulse and momentum. Introduction to the kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies in three-dimensional motion.
Basic Fluid Dynamics
Basic fluid dynamics concepts, conservation laws, potential, airfoil and wing analysis. Boundary layers on plates and airfoils. Pressure gradients. Introduction to turbulent and vortex-dominated flows.
Embedded Systems Programming
Introduction to engineering problem solving and use of programming language to solve those problems. Students are expected to develop basic mathematical modeling and engineering problem solving skills using mathematical tools and programming languages. Developing modeling and logical thinking are core objectives of this course. This course provides students with the required programming skills to work with embedded systems. Students are required to bring their own College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) approved laptop. A lab accompanies this course.
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Computer Networking Hardware
A hands-on, applied engineering-focused course emphasizing the operation, maintenance and performance aspects of personal computer networking hardware. Topics include networking hardware operation, characteristics, configuration and troubleshooting fundamentals. Course also includes network standards, protocols, configuration, topologies and administrative fundamentals as related to networking hardware systems.
Open-Source Operating Systems for Engineering
This course prepares students to engineer, install, monitor and manage systems using open-source operating systems. Students learn operating system fundamentals for engineering applications, including cybersecurity engineering applications. Students also learn how to configure local storage; create and configure systems; deploy and maintain systems; and manage users, groups and security. Different types of open-source operating systems that are relevant for engineering systems are introduced to students, in conjunction with key tools used for cybersecurity engineering.
Sustainability in Engineering
Introduces students to the concepts of sustainability and its three pillars, namely, economic growth, environmental protection and social equality. Students taking the course understand the language and concepts of sustainability and acquire the knowledge to further study sustainability.
Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems
Computer networking foundations and associated cybersecurity posture development for infrastructure that provides network connectivity to engineering systems, such as production plants, manufacturing, utilities, machine shops and similar industries where industrial control systems are utilizing networks to exchange digital information.
Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer
Study of basic thermodynamic laws and how they apply to engineering applications. Topics include energy, entropy, enthalpy, heat engines and refrigerators. Introductory fluid mechanics, including Bernoulli’s equation. Introductory heat transfer including conduction, convection and radiation.
Technology and Society
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of how technology profoundly shapes and is shaped by society. It delves into the intricate relationship between technology and society, offering students a nuanced perspective on the cultural dynamics of technological change within an engineering context. Students explore how technology significantly influences, reflects and coevolves with society by analyzing a wide range of topics from genetic engineering and economic systems to communication infrastructure and governance, all within the framework of engineering practices and principles.
Manufacturing Enterprise
This course is designed to provide experience in, and an understanding of, the interrelationships of the major aspects of a manufacturing enterprise. The content of the course is oriented around the laboratory activities necessary to organize and operate an enterprise that will apply mass production techniques necessary to produce a product or service. During the course, the student will apply the concepts from lecture in the selection, designing, financing, production, marketing and distributing of a product or service.
Computer-Controlled Machine Tools and Robotics
Theory and operation of computer controlled machine tools, robots and processes.
Metal Casting
Principles and processes of metal casting with a focus on current industrial practices. Includes laboratory experience with nonferrous metals and industrial tours.
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
An introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLCS) covering hardware, ladder logic programming, networking and communications. Programming timers, counters and sequencers and an introduction to human machine interfaces (HMIS). Advanced principles and applications of programmable logic controllers with a focus on using sequential function charts to control complex industrial processes. Includes real time control issues, PLC networking, programming languages other than ladder logic, standards, motion control, supervisory control and data acquisition, process control, alarm management, power failure strategies and safety.
Fluid Power
Fluid properties, hydraulic design, viscosity, hydraulic components, pumps, systems and circuits, maintenance and safety, pneumatics, air systems control and design.
Feedback Control Systems
Design and analysis of feedback control systems. Course includes introduction to feedback control systems, open loop and closed loop control, Laplace transforms, control system models, static and dynamic response, stability and performance of control systems, root locus technique, frequency response analysis (Bode plot) and design of controller for feedback control systems.
Mechanics of Materials
An algebra-based analytical study of equilibrium of extended two-dimensional bodies; the concepts of elastic and thermal properties of materials; centroid and moment of inertia; and the relationship between the external forces applied to extended objects (generally beams and columns) and the resulting bending and shear stresses, the resulting strains and deformation of the object.
Digital Design
Introduction to digital design. The operation and use of digital devices and components as used in microprocessors and digital computers. Topics include binary arithmetic operations, Boolean algebra, logic gates, combinational and sequential logic, buffers, registers, memory devices. Students are exposed to applied problem solving via basic programing with microcontrollers and microprocessors.
Telecommunications
Principles of digital and analog telecommunications and data signals. Topics include electromagnetic signal time and frequency characteristics, signal propagation, signal modulation, transmission lines, wireless signals, antennas, digital signal characteristics and protocols, signal multiplexing, microwave devices and applications.
Embedded Systems for Engineering Problem Solving
Course teaches students to utilize embedded systems for engineering problem solving. Students are exposed to the history of the microcontroller that is at the heart of modern embedded systems. Students learn about the different classes of embedded systems and form a foundation from which they can begin to develop solutions to simple, but real-world, problems using simple embedded microcontrollers, electronic devices and sensors. Basic coding principles are explained from an engineering problem solving perspective.
Industrial Robotics
Classification, characteristics and functions of industrial robots. Covers basic safety precautions for working with robots. Laboratory time is spent programming FANUC industrial robots and utilizing FANUC robot teach pendants. Students have the opportunity to obtain a FANUC Robotics Handling Tool Operation and Programming certificate of completion. This is the laboratory portion of the course.
Manufacturing Materials Science
Scientific study of modern manufacturing materials (metals, plastics and ceramics) with an emphasis on metals, laboratory test methods and data used to determine their manufacturing specifications and properties.
Electronic Devices and Linear Circuits
Introduction to electronic non-linear devices including diodes, transistors, optoelectronic devices and operational amplifiers. Use and application of these devices in different types of application like rectifiers, amplifiers and linear integrated circuits. Course is lab component for ENGR 33440. Lab materials mirror concepts learned in lecture, including the introduction to electronic non-linear devices (e.g., diodes, transistors, optoelectronic devices, operational amplifiers). Use and application of these devices in different types of application like rectifiers, amplifiers and linear integrated circuits.
Quality Management
Introduction to quality management and the tools and techniques including the basic tools identified by ASQ (American Society for Quality) as well as an introduction to Lean and Six Sigma. Information presented helps prepare the student to qualify for the Quality Process Analyst Certification.
Facility Layout and Material Handling
This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of how layout affects the flow through a system. Both qualitative and quantitative tools are presented for complete approach to facility design and material handling.
Additional Course Offerings
The College also offers a variety of other courses to meet specific student needs and emerging trends in the field.
- (Repeatable for credit) Introduction to basic problem-solving skills used in aeronautics and engineering. The course includes analysis of real-world scenarios and problems using common analytical and computer techniques, review and instruction in these techniques when necessary and practice in using these methods to analyze and solve problems. Students scoring a 35 or above on the ALEKS assessment will not receive credit towards their degree by completing this course.
- (Repeatable for credit) Topics to be announced in the schedule of classes, offering current topics in technology based areas of study.
- (Repeatable for credit) Specialized offerings of interest in response to emerging or needed curricular needs in aeronautics and engineering. Topics will be announced in the schedule of classes.
- (Repeatable for a total of 6 hours) Work experience in aerospace/aviation industry or related activity, laboratory or student professional organization.
- (Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours) Work study of an individual nature on a topic relating to professional aviation.
Graduate Programs
The Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering offers a range of graduate programs designed to provide advanced knowledge and research opportunities in specialized areas.
Accounting, Business Technology and Analytics - M.S.
This Master's program is available fully online, mostly online, and on the Kent Campus. It does not require test scores for admission and offers enrollment in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. The program focuses on analyzing and solving problems, making decisions and leading projects, and working with data, processes, and procedures. It also emphasizes organizing records, numbers, and systems.
Applied Mathematics - M.A. and M.S.
Both Master of Arts (M.A.) and Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in Applied Mathematics are offered. These programs do not require test scores and are available in the Fall semester on the Kent Campus. The M.A. program focuses on analyzing and solving problems, researching and asking questions, making decisions and leading projects, and working with data, processes, and procedures. The M.S. program includes these skills and also emphasizes influencing people and selling things or ideas.
Business Administration - M.B.A. and Ph.D.
The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is available fully online and in person on the Kent Campus. It offers enrollment in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. The program focuses on analyzing and solving problems, researching and asking questions, making decisions and leading projects, influencing people and selling things or ideas, and working with data, processes, and procedures. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Business Administration is available in person on the Kent Campus in the Fall semester. It emphasizes analyzing and solving problems, researching and asking questions, making decisions and leading projects, influencing people and selling things or ideas, and organizing records, numbers, and systems.
Cultural Foundations - Ph.D.
This doctoral program does not require test scores and offers enrollment in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters on the Kent Campus. It focuses on teaching, counseling, and healing, helping and improving others, and creating and expressing oneself. The program emphasizes cultural, social, and educational studies, human services, and service history.
Ethnomusicology - M.A.
The Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Ethnomusicology does not require test scores and offers enrollment in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters on the Kent Campus. It focuses on writing, performing, and designing, as well as creating and expressing oneself.
Interprofessional Leadership - Ed.D.
This Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program is fully online and does not require test scores. It offers enrollment in the Summer semester on the Kent Campus. The program focuses on analyzing and solving problems, researching and asking questions, making decisions and leading projects, and influencing people and selling things or ideas.
Journalism Education - Graduate Certificate
This graduate certificate program is fully online and offers enrollment in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. It focuses on teaching, counseling, and healing, helping and improving others, researching and asking questions, making decisions and leading projects, and writing, performing, and designing.
Mechatronics Engineering - Ph.D.
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Mechatronics Engineering does not require test scores and is available in the Fall semester on the Kent Campus. It emphasizes building and repairing tools and machines, analyzing and solving problems, researching and asking questions, making decisions and leading projects, and influencing people and selling things or ideas.
Pure Mathematics - Ph.D.
This doctoral program does not require test scores and offers enrollment in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters on the Kent Campus. It focuses on analyzing and solving problems, researching and asking questions, making decisions and leading projects, influencing people and selling things or ideas, and working with data, processes, and procedures.
Research, Measurement and Statistics - M.Ed. and Ph.D.
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) program in Research, Measurement and Statistics is fully online and does not require test scores. It offers enrollment in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters on the Kent Campus. The program focuses on analyzing and solving problems, researching and asking questions, making decisions and leading projects, and working with data, processes, and procedures. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Research, Measurement and Statistics mirrors these skills and also emphasizes writing, performing, and designing, and creating and expressing oneself.
Undergraduate Programs
The Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering provides a diverse array of undergraduate programs designed to cater to various interests and career aspirations.
Integrative Studies - B.I.S.
The Bachelor of Integrative Studies (B.I.S.) program is highly flexible, offering fully online options and in-person classes across multiple campuses. It is designed for students who want to create a customized degree plan. The program allows students to integrate multiple disciplines and develop a unique skill set. The focus areas include working outdoors or with animals and plants, building and repairing tools and machines, teaching, counseling and healing, analyzing and solving problems, researching and asking questions, making decisions and leading projects, influencing people and selling things or ideas, writing, performing and designing, creating and expressing oneself, working with data, processes and procedures, and organizing records, numbers and systems.
Recreation, Park and Tourism Management - B.S.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Recreation, Park and Tourism Management is offered on the Kent Campus. The program emphasizes working outdoors or with animals and plants, making decisions and leading projects, and influencing people and selling things or ideas.
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