College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture
BS in Aerospace Engineering
The only program of its kind in Connecticut, the aerospace engineering program offers students the opportunity to learn technical concepts relevant to aerospace engineering and design.
CETA's project-based curriculum will prepare you to master specialized skills that are essential to creating, developing, and improving aircraft and spacecraft.
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About the Major
The aerospace engineering program exposes students to different aspects of the aerospace industry. Students will have the opportunity to explore which part of engineering complements their passions, interests, and skillset.
- On the aeronautics side, the coursework focuses on aeroacoustics and noise problems, vertical take-off, landing systems (drones or helicopters), and aircraft engine research. Students will finish the semester with a design-build-fly (DBF) capstone project that requires them to build their own remotely piloted vehicles.
By graduation, students will be able to apply the fundamentals of engineering analysis and design to the formulation and solution of emerging technical problems within their discipline of choice.
Why UHart?
Our program offers industry-standard equipment and collaborative spaces for students to engage in hands-on learning. These resources include:
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Pratt & Whitney Turbomachinery Laboratory: Equipped with wind tunnels for testing speed, movement, and airflow.
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Large-scale turbomachinery cascade tunnel
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Boundary layer tunnel
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Low-speed tunnel with 6-axis force balance
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Water table
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Materials and structures testing equipment
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Controls instrumentation
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Thermal/fluids experimental setups
UHart also shares close ties with Pratt & Whitney, and NASA. Many of our distinguished faculty have conducted research projects at NASA research centers.
About the Minor
The minor in aerospace engineering provides students matriculating into other degree programs at the University of Hartford with an introduction to the discipline of aerospace engineering. The minor in aerospace engineering consists of three required courses and three courses from the list below for a total of 18 credits.
Degree Requirements
For more information, and to see a complete list of degree requirements, visit the Course Catalog.
Core Classes
- ME 343 | Aerodynamics
- ME 230 | Flight Mechanics
- ME 420 | Gas Dynamics
- ME 421 | Gas Turbine Analysis
- ME 423 | Aerospace Dynamics, Stability, and Control
- ME 424 | Aerospace Structures
- ME 425 | Orbital Mechanics
Professional Electives
- ME 422 | Fundamentals of Turbomachinery
- ME 423 | Aerospace Dynamics, Stability, & Control
- ME 455 | Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics
- ME 500 | Convective Heat and Momentum Transfer
- ME 506 | Principles of Combustion
- ME 533 | Turbomachinery Noise Control
- ME 554 | Advanced Fluid Mechanics
- ME 564 | Aerodynamic Design of Turbines and Compressors
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The Aerospace Engineering program seeks to prepare our graduates for productive, rewarding careers in the engineering profession. During their careers, our alumni
1. will become successful practicing engineers in a wide range of aerospace engineering fields and will advance professionally by accepting responsibilities and, potentially, pursuing leadership roles (PEO1);
2. will advance their knowledge of engineering, both formally and informally, by engaging in lifelong learning experiences (PEO2); and
3. will, as contributing members of multidisciplinary engineering teams, successfully apply the fundamentals of engineering analysis and engineering design to the formulation and solution of emerging technical problems (PEO3).
Career Outlook
Connecticut ranks fourth nationally in terms of Aerospace & Defense (A&D) workers, offering an overwhelmingly positive career outlook for aerospace students. Numerous industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky, Kaman Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, Raytheon Technologies, and more are within 50 miles of Hartford, CT, providing a solid industry network for UHart graduates to pursue.
Alba Marcelin
BS in Aerospace Engineering, 2023
My ultimate dream is to become a commercial airline pilot. A degree in aerospace engineering is a great way to bridge and open doors to many possibilities in the aerospace industry in particular. Being able to work with airplanes and/or improving their systems for the environment is my main career goal.