BS in Aerospace Engineering University At Buffalo, The State University of New York

The four-year undergraduate program leading to the BS degree in aerospace engineering prepares students for careers in aerospace and related technologies. This includes the traditional aeronautics and astronautics applications (e.g., subsonic and supersonic aircraft, satellites, space shuttle, space station), as well as aerospace-related component development (design of structures, devices, and instruments) and vehicle and propulsion system design.

Learning Outcomes

The Aerospace Engineering BS Program at UB is accredited by ABET, which requires a formal Outcomes Assessment and Continuous Improvement process to ensure educational excellence. The Program Educational Objectives for the ME program are:

• Graduates will hold a position in aerospace engineering or other professional career or will be engaged in advanced study.
• Graduates will serve their profession and their community by participation in professional and community groups.
• Graduates will use the unique problem-solving skills from their engineering training to make a significant, informed impact on current and future societal challenges

In addition, the curriculum provides opportunities for students to develop the following knowledge, skills, and behaviors by the time of graduation:

• an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
• 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
• an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• 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
• 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
• an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
• an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Career Outlook: Aerospace engineers are expected to have 10 percent growth in employment over the decade.