Programs BS in Applied Physics/Math Minor to MS Aerospace Engineering

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The discussion centers on a junior applied physics major with a math minor who plans to pursue a Master's in aerospace or astronautical engineering. The individual is taking mechanical engineering classes to supplement their education, as their institution does not offer an aerospace degree. They seek advice on self-study materials to prepare for graduate school, given their planned coursework for the next two years, which includes advanced topics like differential equations, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and numerical analysis. The response emphasizes the importance of reviewing the graduate program requirements, suggesting that the individual check the graduate school's calendar for necessary prerequisites and consider reaching out to potential professors for guidance and to inquire about available positions for new graduate students. This proactive approach can help ensure they are well-prepared and not at a disadvantage when starting their graduate studies.
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I am a junior applied physics major/math minor. I recently decided I want to go for a MS in aerospace or astronautical engineering after I graduate. My applied focus is covered by taking some mechanical engineering classes (my school doesn't have an aerospace degree). I was wondering what kind of material I should study on my own before I start graduate school. My last two years look like (excluding non-related classes):

Fall 2014
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-Ordinary Differential Equations (emphasis on dynamical systems)
-Electricity And Magnetism I
-Theoretical Mechanics
-Physics Of Condensed Matter

Spring 2015
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-Partial Differential Equations
-Electricity And Magnetism II
-Thermodynamics II
-Fluid Mechanics
-Fluid lab

Fall 2015
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-Methods Of Numerical Analysis
-Physical Chemistry I
-Intro to Programming

Spring 2016
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-Atomic and Nuclear Lab​
-Heat Transfer
-Energy Lab ( ...to be taken with Heat Transfer. Experiments include Fourier's Law, cooling of fins/rods, determination of free and forced convection heat transfer coefficients, heat exchangers, Stefan Boltzmann Law, surface emission, surface reflection.)

Does this schedule look like it will help and that I won't be completely behind?
Any info or advice will be helpful.
 
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Get your graduate school's calendar and find out what you need for the degree you want. Google it up. Calendars are often on line. You might also email a prof or two that you might like to work with and get their advice. Also ask if they are going to have room for a new grad student. They might already have nine and no room.
 
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