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My College Degrees
Minor Graphical Communications
Expected Graduation: May 2022
Classes related to CAD software, graphical design, web development, basic programming, 3D visual thinking, and 3D simulations. Deals with crossing the gaps between the stages of the engineering process. as well as better presentation and communication skills.
M.S. Aerospace Engineering
Planned Grad School (2022 - 2024)
Planned research and specialization in advanced aerodynamics, structures, simulations, and control systems. Non-thesis, but offering a wide variety of hands-on and theoretical experience and progress towards my Professional Engineer's license.
Course History
Complete List of Classes and All My Academic Based Experiences
I have included the official description of each course, in the description for each one. If you want to look more into the classes at NC State, feel free to check out the course catalogue or the Aerospace Engineering Curriculum specifically.
Aerospace Engineering Classes
2019
MAE 206 - Engineering Statics
Basic concepts of forces in equilibrium. Distributed forces, frictional forces. Inertial properties. Application to machines, structures, and systems.
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MAE 250 - Intro to Aerospace Engineering
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts associated with aerospace engineering. This will be done through lectures focused on fluid flow, structures, dynamics, and complex system design. Students will also engage in hands-on mini-projects that will provide a design experience.
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MAE 251 - Aerospace Vehicle Performance
Introduction to the problem of performance analysis in aerospace engineering. Aircraft performance in gliding, climbing, level, and turning flight. Calculation of vehicle take-off and landing distance, range, and endurance. Elementary performance design problems. Introduction to space flight.
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2020
MAE 201 - Engineering Thermodynamics
Introduction to the concept of energy and the laws governing the transfers and transformations of energy. Emphasis on thermodynamic properties and the First and Second Law analysis of systems and control volumes. Integration of these concepts into the analysis of basic power cycles is introduced.
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MAE 208 - Engineering Dynamics
Kinematics and kinetics of particles in rectangular, cylindrical, and curvilinear coordinate systems; energy and momentum methods for particles; kinetics of systems of particles; kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; motion relative to rotating coordinate systems.
MAE 214 - Solid Mechanics
Concepts and theories of internal force, stress, strain, and strength of structural elements under static loading conditions. Constitutive behavior for linear elastic structures. Deflection and stress analysis procedures for bars, beams, and shafts.Introduction to matrix analysis of structures.
MAE 252 - Aerodynamics I
Fundamentals of perfect fluid theory with applications to incompressible flows over airfoils, wings, and flight vehicle configurations.
MAE 253 - Aerodynamics Lab I
Subsonic wind tunnel, instrumentation, data acquisition techniques, technical report preparation. Experiments involve pressure and force/moment measurements of various aerospace vehicle components with supplemental flow visualization.
MAE 361 - Dynamics and Controls
Dynamics and linear feedback control of aerospace and mechanical systems. Concepts from linear system theory, kinematics, particle dynamics, first- and second-order systems, system dynamics, vibrations, and computational techniques. Feedback control by root-locus, Nyquist, Bode plots, servo-mechanisms, gain, and phase margin, and compensation. Control system design emphasized.
MAE 371 - Aerospace Structures I
Concepts of thermodynamics, compressible fluid flow, and shock waves with application to computing the aerodynamic characteristics of airfoils, wings, and flight configurations at high speed.
MAE 371 - Aerospace Vehicle Structures Lab
Determination of appropriate analysis techniques for Aerospace Structures. Introduction of governing equations and selected solutions for typical structures. Use of these concepts in the design of a representative structural component.
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2021
MAE 351 - Aerodynamics II
Concepts of thermodynamics, compressible fluid flow, and shock waves with application to computing the aerodynamic characteristics of airfoils, wings, and flight configurations at high speed.
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MAE 352 - Experimental Aerodynamics II
Advanced stability and control experiments in the subsonic wind tunnel and external compressible flow experiments in the supersonic wind tunnel.
MAE 457 - Flight Stability and Control
Longitudinal, directional, and lateral static stability and control of aerospace vehicles. Liniaralized dynamic analysis of the motion of a six-degree-of-freedom flight vehicle in response to control inputs and disturbance through the use of the transfer function concept. Control of static and dynamic behavior by vehicle design [stability derivatives] and/or flight control systems.
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MAE 472 - Aerospace Structures II
A continuation of MAE 371; deflection of structures, indeterminate structures, minimum weight design fatigue analysis, and use of matrix methods in structural analysis. Selection of materials for aircraft construction based on mechanical, physical, and chemical properties.
General Engineering Classes
2018
MA 141 - Calculus I
MA 241 - Calculus II
MA 242 - Calculus III
Three semesters in a calculus sequence for science and engineering majors. Vectors, vector algebra, and vector functions. Functions of several variables, partial derivatives, gradients, directional derivatives, maxima, and mimima. Multiple integration. Line and surface integrals, Green's Theorem, Divergence Theorems, Stokes' Theorem, and applications. Use of computational tools.
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PSY 200 - Intro to Physics
PY 211 - College Physics
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CH 101 - Chemistry Molecular Science
CH 102 - General Chemistry Lab
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E 101 - Intro to Engineering
E 115 - Computing Environment
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2019
E 102 - Engineering in the 21st Century
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MA 341 - Applied Differential Equations I
Differential equations and systems of differential equations. Methods for solving ordinary differential equations including Laplace transforms, phase plane analysis, and numerical methods. Matrix techniques for systems of linear ordinary differential equations.
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PY 205 - Physics Engineering I
The first semester of a two-semester sequence in introductory physics, with coordinated problem-solving experiences. A calculus-based study of mechanics, sound, and heat.
PY 206 - Physics Engineering Lab I
Laboratory course to accompany the PY 205 lecture course. A calculus-based study of mechanics, sound, and heat.
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PY 208 - Physics Engineering II
Second semester of a two-semester sequence in introductory physics. A calculus-based study of electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics.
PY 209 - Physics Engineering Lab II
Laboratory course to accompany the PY 208 lecture course. A calculus-based study of electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics.
Graphical Communications
2019
GC 120 - Foundation of Graphics (SolidWorks)
Introductory course providing orientation to language of graphics for students majoring in any field. Designed to help develop ability to use CAD within the context of a concurrent design process to understand how everyday objects are designed, analyzed and created. Emphasis placed on decision-making processes involved with creating geometry and development of modeling strategies that incorporate intentions of designer.
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2020
GC 350 - Applied CAD and Geometric Controls
Techniques for producing mid-level computer models of individual parts and assemblies of parts. Application of conventional tolerancing and geometric tolerancing and dimensioning. Investigation of design for manufacture and CAD/CAM [Computer-AidedDesign/Computer-Aided Manufacture] processes. Conventions and standards for technical drawing documentation.
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2021
GC 320 - 3D Spatial Relations
Analysis and solution of three-dimensional space problems utilizing graphic principles of orthogonal projection techniques. Application of studies of lines; surfaces; solids; surface intersections; surface development; vectors; and civil, mechanical, and geographical structures.
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GC 340 - Website Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
An introduction to the essential elements of website development for students in Technology Education and Graphic Communications. Content focuses on planning and executing web site for educational effectiveness, user interfaces, site testing, and maintenance. The course provides instruction in software appropriate for creating a website.
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Supplemental Classes
2018
ENG 101 Academic Writing and Research
HI 251 - American History I
HI 252 - American History II
MUS 131 - Marching Band (4 years)
MUS 132 - Basketball Pep Band (4 years)
MUS 210 - Popular Music 1950s - 1970s
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2019
CSC 113 - Intro to Computing (MATLAB)
Problem-solving through writing MATLAB programs. Particular elements include careful development of MATLAB programs from specifications; documentation and style; appropriate use of control structures, data types, and subprograms; abstractions and verification; engineering applications.
EC 201 - Principles of Microeconomics
PHI 375 - Engineering Ethics
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2020
MSE 201 - Structure and Properties of Engineering Materials
ST 370 - Probability and Statistics (Engineering) (Programming in R)
EI 100 - Entrepreneurial Thinking in the Albright Entrepreneurs Village
ES 100 - Intro to Environmental Science
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2021
ENG 331 - Communication for Engineering and Technology
Written communication in industrial and technical organizations, emphasizing internal communication with managers and technical personnel and including external communication with regulators, vendors, and clients. Intensive practice in writing; relationship of writing to oral and visual communication.
Upcoming Classes
GC 498 - Independent Study in Graphic Communications
I will be working directly with my Graphical Communications Minor advisor, Dr. Newby. He has given me the challenge of working through one of the Solidworks 2021 Curriculum Projects, the SAE Car Project. I will be learning advanced SolidWorks features, simulations, and part/assembly analysis.
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MAE 451 - Experimental Aerodynamics III
Laboratory experiments in internal compressible flow and boundary layers in conjunction with MAE 458. Topics include nozzle flows, constant area duct flows, component/overall performance of a gas turbine, and boundary layer analysis.
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MAE 458 - Propulsion
One-dimensional, internal, compressible flow including isentropic flow, normal shocks, flow with friction, and simple heat addition. Applications to air-breathing aircraft propulsion systems. Performance, analysis, and design of components and overall performance of air-breathing engines.
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MAE 459 - Rocket Propulsion
Study of chemical rockets. This includes nozzle theory, flight performance, thermochemical calculations, and component and system analysis and design.
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MAE 480 - Aerospace Vehicle Design I
A synthesis of previously acquired theoretical and empirical knowledge and application to the design of practical aerospace vehicle systems.
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