Undergraduate: Degree Requirements
4-year plan for those admitted to the major or college prior to 2022
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Freshman Year
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Fall semester |
Spring Semester |
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MATH 1371 - CSE Calculus I (4 credits) |
MATH 1372 - CSE Calculus II (4 credits) |
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CHEM 1061/65* - Chemical Principles I (4 credits) |
PHYS 1301W - Introductory Physics I (4 credits) |
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Lib Ed - Biology with a lab (4 credits) |
CSCI 1113 - Introduction to C/C++ Programming for Scientists & Engineers (4 credits) |
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WRIT 1301 - University Writing (4 credits) |
Liberal Education Elective (3 credits) |
*Required for acceptance to AEM Major program
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Sophomore Year
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
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MATH 2374* - CSE Multivariable Calculus & Vector Analysis (4 credits) |
MATH 2373 - CSE Linear Algebra & Differential Equations (4 credits) |
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PHYS 1302W* - Introductory Physics II (4 credits) |
AEM 2012 - Dynamics (3 credits) |
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AEM 2011* - Statics (3 credits) |
AEM 2301 - Mechanics of Flight** (3 credits) |
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MATS 2001 - Introduction to the Science of Engineering Materials (3 credits) |
PHYS 2303 - Introductory Physics III (4 credits) |
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Liberal Education Elective (3 credits) |
*Required for acceptance to AEM Major program
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Junior Year
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
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AEM 4201 - Fluid Mechanics (4 credits) |
AEM 4202 - Aerodynamics (4 credits) |
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AEM 3031 - Deformable Body Mechanics (3 credits) |
AEM 4501 - Aerospace Structures (3 credits) |
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AEM 3101 - Mathematical Modeling & Simulation in Aerospace Engineering (2 credits) |
AEM 4301 - Orbital Mechanics** (3 credits) |
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EE 3005 - Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering (4 credits) |
AEM 4601 - Instrumentation Laboratory (3 credits) |
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EE 3006 - Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering Laboratory (1 credits) |
Liberal Education Elective (3 credits) |
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Senior Year
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
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ME 3324 - Introduction to Thermal Science (3 credits) |
AEM 4203 - Aerospace Propulsion (4 credits) |
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AEM 4331 - Aerospace Vehicle Design I (4 credits) |
AEM 4303WI - Flight Dynamics and Control (3 credits) |
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AEM 4602WI - Aeromechanics Laboratory (4 credits) |
Link to technical electives on Course pages (3 credits) |
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Link to technical electives on Course pages (3 credits) |
Link to technical electives on Course pages (3 credits) |
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Liberal Education Elective (3 credits) |
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Freshman Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
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| Math 1371 Calculus I (placement or prereq) [4cr] | Math 1372 Calculus II (1371) [4cr] |
| ◊ Chem 1065 Chem Principles I Lab (&1061) [1cr] | Phys 1301W Intro Physics I (&Math 1371) [4cr] |
| ◊ Chem 1061 Chem Principles I (placement or 1015, &1065) [3cr] | CSci 1113 Intro to C/C++ (Math 1371) [4cr] |
| Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr] | Liberal Education course or Writ 1301 [3 or 4cr] |
| Liberal Education course or Writ 1301 [3 or 4cr] | |
| *CSE 1001 First Year Experience [1cr] |
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Sophomore Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
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| ◊ Math 2374 Multivariable Calculus (1372) [4cr] | Math 2373 Linear Algebra & Differential Equations (1372) [4cr] |
| ◊+Phys 1302W Intro Physics II (1301W, &Math 1372) [4cr] | *+AEM 3103 Computer Methods in Aerospace Eng (&Math 2373) [3cr] |
| ◊+AEM 2011 Statics (Phys 1301W, &Math 2374) [3cr] | +AEM 2012 Dynamics (2011, &Math 2373) [3cr] |
| MatS 2001 Intro to Engineering Materials (CSE, Chem 1061/65, Math 1372, Phys 1301W) [3cr] | *+AEM 2301 Mechanics of Flight (Phys 1301W, &Math 2373) [3cr] |
| Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr] |
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Junior Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
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| *AEM 4201 Fluid Mechanics (UD, 2012, Math 2373, Math 2374) [4cr] | *AEM 4202 Aerodynamics (UD, 4201) [4cr] |
| +AEM 3031 Deformable Body Mechanics (2011, Math 2374, &Math 2373) [3cr] | *AEM 4501 Aerospace Structures (UD, 3031) [3cr] |
| *AEM 4301 Orbital Mechanics (UD, 2012, Math 2373) [3cr] | *AEM 4601 Instrumentation Lab (UD, EE 3005/3006, CSci 1113) [3cr] |
| EE 3005 Fundamentals of EE (Phys 1302W, Math 2373) [4cr] | *AEM 4303W Flight Dynamics and Control (UD, 2012, 2301, 3103, Writ 1301) [3cr] |
| +EE 3006 Fundamentals of EE Lab (&3005) [1cr] | Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr] |
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Senior Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
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| *AEM 4331 Aerospace Vehicle Design (AEM Sr, 2301, 4202) [4cr] | *AEM 4203 Aerospace Propulsion (UD, 4202) [4cr] |
| *AEM 4602W Aeromechanics Lab (UD, 4201, 4501, 4601, Writ 1301) [4cr] | ME 3324 Intro to Thermal Science (Chem 1061/65, Phys 1301W, Math 2373) [3cr] |
| *AEM 4321 Automatic Control Systems (UD) [3cr] | Technical Elective II [3cr] |
| Technical Elective I [3cr] | Technical Elective III [3cr] |
| Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr] |
Total Credits Needed for Degree: 122
Liberal Education Requirements
Liberal Education coursework is integrated into your BAEM degree program, which includes the following:
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Arts/Humanities, 3 credits
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Biological Sciences, 4 credits (must include lab or field experience)
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Historical Perspectives, 3 credits
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Literature, 3 credits
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Social Sciences, 3 credits
Your CSE advisor can help you select classes that meet University requirements.
Writing Requirement
All students are expected to complete the first-year writing requirement (WRIT 1301, 1401, or equivalent) within their first two semesters of registration.
Four Writing Intensive (WI) courses are also required for graduation. Two of the four courses must be completed at the 3xxx or higher level, and one of the two upper-division courses must be within the BAEM program. Your advisor can help you select appropriate classes.
Technical Electives
The BAEM program requires three technical electives (nine credits total). Generally, the elective requirement is met by selecting non-required 3xxx, 4xxx, and 5xxx courses offered by Engineering Departments. Many courses from Mathematics or Science Departments are also acceptable. There are restrictions on electives, however, so please talk to your advisor about course selection before enrolling in a class.
Transfer Students
Most AEM courses are offered once per each year. If you’re a transfer student, you should get in touch with the Director of Undergraduate Studies to review your coursework to date and develop a plan for completing the required coursework going forward.
Minors
Students minoring in Engineering, Math and Sciences can often use some of their courses as technical electives for the BAEM program.
- Astrophysics Minor
- Computer Science Minor
- Information Technology Minor
- Management Minor, Carlson School of Management
- Mathematics Minor
- CLA Physics Minor
- Minor in Technical Writing & Communication
The Department of Writing Studies also offers a Certificate in Technical Communication, which involves approximately half the course load of a minor.
Dual Bachelor’s Degrees
The University of Minnesota provides the option to earn two degrees simultaneously. If you’re considering this track with a BAEM and another degree, we strongly recommend that you should discuss your plans with the AEM Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Here are some guidelines for pursuing a dual degree that includes a BAEM:
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Although you must meet all the requirements for both degrees, requirements that the two degrees have in common need only be taken once.
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Required courses for one degree can be used as technical electives for the other degree, provided they meet the technical elective requirements for that degree.
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Due to significant program overlap, we do not recommend pairing a BAEM degree with a Mechanical Engineering degree.
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Applications for a second (or higher) major are only accepted in the Fall by the College. Contact your CSE adviser in 105 Lind to apply.
Questions?
Current undergrad AEM students can email Yohannes Ketema, Director of Undergraduate Studies with questions.
General questions regarding other CSE undergraduate requirements can be directed to CSE Student Services.