MEEM 4810: Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics
Michigan Technological University
Fall 2013

Instructor: Dr. Gregory M. Odegard, Associate Professor
Office: 930 MEEM Building
Phone: (906)487-2329
Email: gmodegar@mtu.edu
Lecture: M,W,F 1:05 - 1:55 pm  in MEEM 303
Office hours: M,W,F: 9-10 am

Text:
"Introduction to Flight: 7th Edition", John D. Anderson. McGraw Hill: ISBN: 978-0-07-338024-7

Tentative course topics:
History of aeronautics and astronautics, anatomy of airplains and spacecraft, aerodynamics, aircraft performance, space environment, space flight, propulsion, and aerospace materials

Announcements:
Announcements concerning homework assignments, exams, etc. will generally be made at the beginning of class before the lecture begins.

Lectures:
The lecture notes will be posted on Canvas

Projects:
Project assignments will be posted on Canvas and are due at 4:00 pm on the listed due date.  No late project reports will be accepted, however, the lowest report score will be discarded.  The projects are open-ended, therefore, students may consult with others, however, all work turned in must be unique. For each problem, the following items are required for full credit:
Exams:
Two in-class exams will given during the semester will cover material from the lectures, and will be closed-book. Exams missed due to documented medical problems and other (very) exceptional circumstances will be made up either by oral or written examination on an individual basis.  Exam dates:

Grading:
Project reports: 25%
2 in-class exams: 25% each
Final exam: 25%

Final grades will be based on the the students' score relative to the average scores of the top members of the class.  Therefore, class performance plays a role in determining the final grade and the number of students who can earn each grade is not limited.  Letter grades: A (90-100%), AB (85-89%), B (80-84%), BC (75-79%), C (70-74%), CD (65-69%), D (60-64%)

University policies:
Academic regulations and procedures are governed by University policy. Academic dishonesty cases will be handled in accordance the University's policies. See the following for appropriate policies:
Academic Integrity: http://www.mtu.edu/dean/conduct/policy/academic-integrity/
Affirmative Action: http://www.admin.mtu.edu/aao/
Disability Services: http://www.mtu.edu/dean/disability/policies/
Equal Opportunity Statement: http://www.admin.mtu.edu/hro/handbook/section5/work1.htm