George S. Middleton High School

AIAA Student Branch

and Aerospace Technology

We Have The Knack.

Recommended Course Sequence

Minimum College Requirements:

English………………….4 years

Mathematics…………...3 years

Algebra

Geometry

Trigonometry

Sciences………………..2 years

Physics

Chemistry and/or

Biology

History (Social Studies)..3 years

NOTE: Students in most college and university engineering programs begin their mathematics studies with Calculus. It is suggested that you take as many Mathematics, and science courses (especially Physics) as you can to prepare for the rigors of your college program.

Sample College/University Curriculum:

                 The curriculum that follows is for a “typical” four-year aerospace engineering major. Terminology and specific courses vary from one school to another. The aerospace engineering program is the result of extensive consultation between university administrators, faculty members, people in the aerospace industry and ABET (the agency that accredits engineering curricula at colleges and universities in the United States.

Grade 9

Aerospace Technology I

Drafting/CAD I

English I

Biology Honors

Mathematics (Algebra I or Geometry)

American Government

Elective (Foreign Language—I)

Credits:  7

Total Credits:  7

Grade 10

Aerospace Technology II

Drafting/CAD II

English II

Science (Chemistry Honors)

Mathematics (Geometry or Algebra II)

World History (Honors or Advanced Placement)

Elective (Foreign Language—II)

Credits:  7

Total Credits:  14

Grade 11

Aerospace Technology III

English III (Honors or Advanced Placement)

Physics (Honors)

Mathematics (Algebra II or Pre-Calculus)

Advanced Placement U.S. History

Elective (Foreign Language—III)

Elective

Credits:  7

Total Credits:  21

Grade 12

Aerospace Technology IV (Advance Applications   in Technology

English IV (Honors or Advanced Placement)

Advanced Placement Physics

Mathematics (A/B or B/C Calculus)

Advanced Placement Economics (Micro or Macro)

Elective

Elective

 

Credits:  7

Total Credits:  28

Communications Check

English is a requirement for admission to engineering colleges. You will need the ability to convey information and to express your ideas, opinions and concerns in a clear and concise manner. Your instructors, other engineers and scientists will rely on your written and oral reports as a clear indicator of efficient and original work.

             Apply yourself to your English and writing courses. It is highly recommended that you take technical writing courses in college or through a continuing education program. Attention to this detail could pay off through scholarships, a good position and steady promotions.

First Year

English (two courses)          

Analytical Geometry or Calculus

Chemistry or Physics

Introduction to Engineering

CAD

Second Year

Social Sciences and Humanities

Calculus and Differential Equations

Physics or Chemistry

Engineering Mechanics

Statistics and Dynamics

Thermodynamics

Third Year

(Note—this is when you will normally begin your specialized education)

Aeronautical/Astronautical Design

Applied Aerodynamics/Astrodynamics

Elementary Structural Analysis

Materials and Metallurgy

Analytical Mechanics

Electromagnetic Fields

Advanced Calculus and Analysis

Fluid Mechanics

Heat Transfer

Electrical circuits

       Aeronautical/Astronautical laboratories

Fourth Year

Aeronautical/Astronautical design

Flight Vehicle Design

Structural Analysis

Spacecraft Design

Spacecraft Dynamics and Control

Space Structures Research

Engineering Mechanics

Trajectory Dynamics

Orbital Mechanics

Spacecraft Systems

Telecommunications

Spacecraft Power (common to all programs)

Gas Dynamics

Electronics

Modern Physics

Aerospace Propulsion Systems

Boundary Layer Theory

Advanced Mathematical Problems

Computational Fluid Dynamics

To Contact us:

Middleton Academy of Aeronautics & Astronautics

4801 N. 22nd Street

Tampa, FL 33610

Phone: 8123-233-3360

Fax: 813-233-3364

Email: Richard.Crawford@SDHC.K12.FL.US