Poll: Astronautical Engineering Guidance

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on selecting a dual major to complement aerospace engineering, particularly for students planning to pursue graduate studies. Key recommendations include focusing on mathematics as the most critical subject, as it is essential for graduate school applications. Physics is also suggested as a valuable alternative due to its mathematical methods, but caution is advised to avoid overextending and negatively impacting GPA. The course catalog from UCF is referenced for further exploration of options.

PREREQUISITES
  • Aerospace Engineering fundamentals
  • Mathematics for engineering (calculus, linear algebra)
  • Physics principles relevant to engineering
  • Understanding of graduate school requirements
NEXT STEPS
  • Review UCF's course catalog for dual major options
  • Research graduate school prerequisites for aerospace engineering
  • Explore advanced mathematics courses recommended for engineering students
  • Investigate the role of physics in engineering applications
USEFUL FOR

Aerospace engineering students, prospective graduate students, and anyone considering dual majors to enhance their engineering education.

Which one will be the most useful? You can select more than one if you wish.

  • Physics

    Votes: 4 80.0%
  • Electrical Engineering

    Votes: 1 20.0%
  • Engineering Technology - Design

    Votes: 1 20.0%
  • Mechanical Engineering

    Votes: 2 40.0%
  • Math - Engineering Track

    Votes: 1 20.0%
  • Math - Computational Track

    Votes: 2 40.0%
  • Management

    Votes: 1 20.0%

  • Total voters
    5
osnarf
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I changed it to a poll lol. Lots of people were looking only one replied.

What would be the best choice of a dual major to complement aerospace engineering? Refer to this course catalog if needed:
http://www.catalog.sdes.ucf.edu/UCFUGRDCatalog0910.pdf

By the way I Plan on going to grad school not immediately to employment. If you want to expand on your answer with a reply that would be awesome. Thanks !
 
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osnarf said:
I changed it to a poll lol. Lots of people were looking only one replied.

What would be the best choice of a dual major to complement aerospace engineering? Refer to this course catalog if needed:
http://www.catalog.sdes.ucf.edu/UCFUGRDCatalog0910.pdf

By the way I Plan on going to grad school not immediately to employment. If you want to expand on your answer with a reply that would be awesome. Thanks !

For grad school there's no question that math is most important. You'll want to make sure you don't overextend yourself and lower your GPA as a result though. Usually grad schools will recommend certain math courses, so you might want to check that out too. Physics is the closest alternative, but in engineering it's mostly valuable for its mathematical methods.

There have been a few other posts asking about minors with engineering. If you're interested in anything besides grad school you might want to check those out.
 
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