The International Plan is a challenging and coherent academic program for undergraduates emphasizing global competence within the context of the aerospace engineering major. This program has specific language requirements. There are also coursework requirements related to history, global economy, international culture, and residential foreign experience. Refer to http://www.internationalplan.gatech.edu for the general requirements of the International Plan. These requirements may be satisfied by carefully selecting the humanities, social sciences, and free elective hours available in the program, in consultation with a faculty advisor.

Educational Objectives

The BS AE International Plan program will:

provide students with a comprehensive education that includes in-depth instruction in aerodynamics, aircraft and spacecraft structures (including structural dynamics and aeroelasticity), flight and orbital mechanics and controls, and design of aerospace systems;
prepare students for careers in aerospace engineering by emphasizing aerospace vehicles analysis, and problem solving, by providing methods to deal with open-ended problems and design, including costs, manufacturing, maintenance, and by fostering teamwork, communication skills, and individual professionalism;
provide adequate research and independent study opportunities that cultivate lifelong learning skills and nourish creative talents; and
prepare students for aerospace careers related to a country or region of their choice.

Requirements

A grade of C or better is required in each 1000 and 2000 level mathematics and physics course; a course with a D or F grade must be repeated the next semester the student is in residence. A 2.0 or higher overall grade point average is required to schedule COE 2001 or AE 2020. No more than two D grades are permitted in AE and COE courses listed by number in the sophomore, junior, and senior years. Courses in which a D was earned may be repeated at any time with the approval of an advisor.