Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering Research Option

Beginning in fall 2007, the school of Aerospace Engineering will offer “Research Option” under the BSAE degree program. In order to graduate with a BSAE (RO) degree, the students must

1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above during the junior and senior years
2. Complete at least nine units of undergraduate research (over at least two, preferably three terms). Research may be for either pay (AE 2698 or AE 4698) or credit (AE 2699 or 4699). Research for credit may be used towards the BSAE free elective requirements.
3. Write an undergraduate thesis/report of research on their findings. This is usually done during the graduating term.
4. Take the class LCC 4700 “Writing an Undergraduate Thesis” (taken during the thesis-writing semester).

At least six of the nine required hours of research should be on the same topic. A research proposal must be approved by a faculty advisor and one other faculty member. This proposal and at least 6 hours of research are required for admission to the LCC 4700 undergraduate thesis course. Completion of Research Option is noted on the student’s transcript.

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