Undergraduate Program Information

E0034 Engineering Mathematics I (3/0): This course aims to develop techniques for solving linear, nonlinear first and second order ordinary differential equations along with engineering applications, which include undermined coefficient method, variation of parameters, power series solutions, Laplace transform method and phase plane analysis, etc.

E0034 Engineering Mathematics II (0/3): This course covers advanced topics in Linear Algebra, including matrix, eigenvalue problems and vector operations, Laplace transforms, Fourier series, Fourier integrals and transforms for various engineering applications.

E0090 Space Flight Mechanics (0/3): Motion of aerospace vehicles in space: Two-Body Motion, Orbit determination. Orbit Maneuvers, Relative Motion, Interplanetary Trajectories and Introduction to Rocket Theory.

E0156 Finite Element Method (2/0): This course presents a clear, easy-to-understand explanation of finite element fundamentals and enables students to use the method in research and in solving practical, real-life problems. It develops the basic finite element method of mathematical formulation, beginning with physical considerations, proceeding to the well-established variation approach, and placing a strong emphasis on the versatile method of weighted residuals, which has proved to be important in non-structural applications. This course also demonstrates the tremendous power of the finite element method to solve problems that classical methods cannot handle, including elasticity problems, general field problems, heat transfer problems, and fluid mechanical problems. They supply practical information on boundary conditions and mesh generation, offer a fresh perspective on finite element analysis with an overview of the current state of finite element optimal design, and give students the real insight needed to apply the method to challenging problems.

E0165 Automatic Control System (3/0): This course introduces analysis and design of continuous-time control systems using frequency and time-domain methods. Also covered are the classical methods of control engineering, which are: Laplace transforms and transfer functions, root locus design, Routh-Hurwitz stability analysis, frequency response methods, including Bode, Nyquist, and Nichols; steady-state error for standard test signals; second-order system approximations, and phase and gain margin and bandwidth.

E0180 Mechanics of Materials (0/3): This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and methods of solid mechanics. Topics include: analysis of static equilibrium, support conditions, analysis of static-determinate planar structures (bars, beams, trusses), stresses and strains in structures, states of stress (shear, bending, torsion), statically indeterminate systems, and displacements and deformations.

E0222 Aerodynamics I (3/0): The dynamics of gases especially of atmospheric interactions with moving objects is studied. Content includes: potential flow theory, superposition of simple flows, Biot-Savart law, Kutta-Joukowski theorem and generation of lift, Kutta condition, Vortex sheet and thin-airfoil theory, aerodynamic characteristics of NACA airfoil.

E0222 Aerodynamics II (0/2): The dynamics of gases especially of atmospheric interactions with moving objects is studied. Contents include: finite wing theory, downwash and induced drag, linearized compressible flow with small perturbation assumption, airfoil in subsonic flow. Prandtl-Glauert transformation, supersonic flow, critical Mach number, and brief introduction of hypersonic flow are also covered.

E0296 Fluid Mechanics Lab (0/1): Fluid Mechanics has been widely applied in all aspects of the engineering field. The essential objective of the course of the Fluid Mechanics is to help students to understand fundamental fluid mechanical related phenomena and natural laws, so that they can apply the knowledge to various scientific fields. Since most phenomena of flow are very complicated, they have to be verified experimentally. The objective of this course is to equip students with the various experimental techniques so that they can incorporate the results obtained in the laboratory with the knowledge learned from the book.

E0300 Fluid Mechanics (3/0): This course offers an introduction to the basic phenomena and principles of fluid flow. We discuss fluid properties, fluid statics, conservation of mass, momentum and energy. Emphasis is on quantitative analysis of velocities, pressures, shear stresses, and flow forces. The application of basic fluid mechanics concepts to the analysis of pipe flow, and flow over or around objects are stressed in homework assignments and exams. Flow phenomena are illustrated in CD-ROM tutorials and laboratory demonstrations. Measurement of fluid properties, pressures, velocities, and flow forces are performed in laboratory sessions.

E0371 Engineering Vibrations (2/0): This course focuses on the study of oscillatory motions of bodies and the forces associated with them. It reviews several fundamental principles of mechanics, and then covers the following topics: system modeling, modal analyses of forced vibration problems, finding dynamic responses of discrete and continuous systems, and measurements of characteristic parameters of vibration systems. It is very important for both theoretical investigations and engineering applications.

E0373 Workshop Practice (0/0): Students taking this course need to carry out on-site practical training at various organizations. This is designed to help students gain experience in practical applications of the knowledge learned in the course.

E0381 Gas Dynamics (0/2): Basic Laws of Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Control Volume Analysis, Definitions and Equations of Compressible Flow, Varying-Area Adiabatic Flow, Normal Shock Waves, Oblique Shock Waves, Prandtl-Meyer Flow, Fanno Flow, Rayleigh Flow.

E0402 Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering (1/0): The invention of the heavier-than-air flying machine is one of the remarkable achievements in the 20th century. The main objective of this course is to offer an introduction to aeronautical engineering from the technological and historical points of view. This course will include the following topics: the history of flight, the development of Taiwan aerospace industry, the principles of flight, aircraft structures and its material, the power plant, navigation system, and airworthiness.

E0404 Aircraft Materials (0/2): Since aluminum was first used in the beginning of the 20th century as a structural material for the aviation industry, all kinds of new materials have been developed and tailored to fit the needs of airplane and engine builders around the world. The main objective of this course is to introduce characteristics of materials used in aviation industries, which includes basic phase diagrams, thermal processes, alloys/super alloys and recently developed composite materials.

E0406 Aircraft Engines (3/0): Aircraft Engines is a complicated course and covers a vast range of disciplines. This course covers fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, aerodynamics, gas dynamics, strength of material, materials, etc. It introduces the design and working principles of ramjet, turbojet, turbofan, turboshaft and turboprop. It also teaches the design and analysis of the major components of aircraft engines such as inlet, compressor, combustor, turbine, nozzle and afterburner. The basic physical concepts are also reviewed in this course.

E0408 General Navigation (2/0): This subject area is the study of the theory and practical application of heading, speed, altitude, and temperature pressure; position indicating on aircraft. During this course the student will learn how to operate within the civil aviation regulations (CCAA, FAA, EASA) and gain an understanding of how to utilize instrument navigation systems. The student will learn about the operation of aircraft instruments and navigation systems and develop their ability to maneuver the aircraft only with reference to instruments. This course also addresses how to check, operation and maintain various types of aviation instruments.

E0431 Advanced Strength of Materials (2/0): Advanced Strength of Materials is an extended course that follows on from the course ‘Mechanical of Materials’. Specialized topics include: pressure vessels analysis, thermal effects, dynamics loading, statically indeterminate beams, deflection analysis, and column buckling analysis.

E0466 Dynamics (3/0): Dynamics is a subject rich in its varied applications; therefore, it is important that students develop a feel for realistically modeling an engineering problem. Consequently, this course is to provide students a working knowledge of the motions of bodies and the forces that accompany or cause those motions. The topics include the plane and 3-D kinematics of particles, plane and 3-D kinetics of particles, and the kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies in plane motion, which are the bases of further studies in Aerospace Engineering.

E0671 Engineering Application of Computers (0/3): Numerical analysis is the study of computer algorithms developed to solve the problems of continuous mathematics. Students taking this course gain a foundation in approximation theory, functional analysis, and numerical linear algebra from which the practical algorithms of scientific computing are derived. A major goal of this course is to develop skills in analyzing numerical algorithms in terms of their accuracy, stability, and computational complexity. Topics include: best approximations; least squares problems (continuous, discrete, and weighted), eigenvalue problems, and iterative methods for systems of linear and nonlinear equations. Ordinary differential equations appear in the movement of celestial bodies (planets, stars and galaxies); optimization occurs in portfolio management; numerical linear algebra is essential to quantitative psychology; stochastic differential equations and Markov chains are essential in simulating living cells for medicine and biology.

E0693 Electrical Engineering (2/0): This course covers the principles and applications of basic electric components and systems for aerospace engineering students. Major topics include principles of basic electric theory, electric circuit components, Kirchhoff’s voltage law, Kirchhoff's current law, resistive network, Thevenin equivalent network, AC circuits, transient analysis, frequency response, filter, principles of electro mechanics, and an introduction to electric machines.

E0828 Mechanical Drawing I (1/0): Engineering drawing is concerned with the expression of technical ideas or ideas of a practical nature, and it is the method used in all branches of technical industry. The main objective of this course is to introduce the basic drafting skills, arrangement of views, shape description, dimensioning, principal of datum, sectional view, and auxiliary view.

E0828 Mechanical Drawing II (0/1): Engineering drawing is concerned with the expression of technical ideas or ideas of a practical nature, and it is the method used in all branches of technical industry. Besides the traditional handmade drawing that is taught in the first semester, the main objective of this course is to teach students the basic skill of computer aided drawing. CAD has been widely used in the technology industry for designing and manufacturing. This course will include the following topics: the fundamental of CAD, sectional view, and 3D-modeling.

E0830 Manufacturing Processes (0/3): Manufacturing is the process of converting raw materials into products. Manufacturing also involves activities in which the manufactured product itself is used to make other products. Examples could include large presses to shape sheet metal for appliances and car bodies, machining to make fasteners, such as bolts and nuts, and sewing machines to make clothing. The process of manufacturing is a complex of activities involving a wide variety of sources and activities, such as the following: design, machinery, process planning, materials, manufacturing, quality control, etc.

E0865 Statics (0/3): Statics is the specific field of study dealing with forces in equilibrium and/or bodies held in equilibrium by the forces acting on them. Statics is a part of the broad field of mechanics which is the study of the action of forces on material bodies. In the course, the rigid body （bodies） in equilibrium, the elements of statics in two and three dimensions, centroids, analysis of structures and machines are considered.

E0961 Electronics (0/2): This course introduces the principles and applications of basic electronic components and systems for aerospace engineering students. Major topics include principles and applications of operational amplifier, active filters, semiconductors and diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors, power electronics, digital logic circuits, digital systems, electronic instrumentation and measurements.

E0959 Advanced Fluid Dynamics (0/2): The purpose of this course is to introduce the viscous flows of incompressible fluids, General properties of Navier-Stokes equations, Exact solutions of the full N-S equations, Low-Reynolds number flow, High-Reynolds number flow, Boundary layer equations for incompressible flow, Exact and Approximate solutions of the boundary layer equations, Boundary layer separation, Boundary layer control and high lift device of airplane.

E0962 CAD/CAM (0/3): In the life cycle of engineering products, computer assisted design and manufacture play a major role in success. They not only shorten complex engineering work but also improve the product’s performance and quality assurance. The purpose of this course is to establish the comprehensive overview of the application of computers to the design work. This course will also train students to use Pro-Engineer software to design various 3D models.

E1034 Introduction to Computers I (2/0): An introduction to the modern computer science and its application will be given in this course, which offers a rough idea and basic knowledge of how computers and networks function. This course will cover 12 topics, including Data storage, Number representation, Internet and TCP/IP, Internet and WWW, Wired and wireless communication, and so on. A final team project about application of technology of computer to aerospace engineering should be submitted as one of the class evaluations. There will also be an oral presentation as part of the final project.

E1034 Introduction to Computers II (0/2): This course teaches methodologies related to programs. The instructor will spend the majority of time teaching Fortran and the last three weeks on important commands in Matlab. Fortran was developed for scientific and engineering computation and is widely used throughout the world. Its meticulous structure is also a good tool for beginners to establish their programming logic. Fortran 95 will be the basic tool used; however, that will also be compared with Fortran 77, which is the most popular version in the past. On the other hand, Matlab, on the basis of matrix operation, is widely used in the automatic control field. There will be a midterm qualification examination after a midterm paper test to ensure that students taking this class acquire the ability to write programs.

E1052 Rocket Propulsion (2/0): The purpose of this course is to introduce the basic technology, performance and design rationale of rocket propulsion. The course contents provide an understanding of basic principles, descriptions of key physical mechanisms and designs, and an appreciation of the applications of rocket propulsion to flying vehicles.

E1106 Electronic and Circuit Laboratory (0/1): This course provides students with an introduction to electronic circuits measurements. Topics include: basic measuring instruments, resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers, and logic circuits.

E1107 Engineering Materials (2/0): The main objective of this course is to present the basic fundamentals of materials science and engineering. Materials science involves investigating the relationship that exists between the structures and properties of materials. On the other hand, materials engineering is, on the basis of those structure-property correlations, designing or engineering the structure of a material. This course will present the basic atom structures, structure of crystalline solids, and mechanic properties of metals.

E1108 Workshop Practice (1/0): This course will provide students, as prospective excellent engineers, with practical Aerospace Engineering skills through their participation in practical machinery work. This course will also train students in safety aspects and discipline. After successful completion of this course, students will be able to exercise practical judgment and make advances in their understanding of machining work and in the quality of their craftsmanship.

E1178 Aircraft Structures (3/2): Aircraft structure analysis plays an important role in aircraft design. Therefore, the course of aircraft structure will provide students with fundamental concepts in the analysis and design of aircraft structures, and develop unified analytical tools for the prediction and assessment of structural behavior. In addition, the course will help students to study the structural analysis method and develop a thorough understanding of the important factors which must be considered in the design of aircraft structural components.

E1179 Aircraft Design (I) (3/0): This course introduces a preliminary layout of a military or civil transport aircraft using design and calculation techniques developed in aerospace engineering courses. Materials covered include design goals, aerodynamics review, performance analysis, wing/fuselage layout, weight and wing loading estimations, engine and material selections, stability analysis, etc.

E1516 Special Topics in Rotary-Wing Aircraft (0/2): Helicopters are highly capable and useful rotating-wing aircrafts that have a variety of civilian and military applications. Their usefulness lies in their unique ability to take off and land vertically, to hover and to fly forward, backward, or sideways. This course begins with a technical history of helicopter flights, then covers basic methods of rotor aerodynamic analysis （Momentum Theory and Blade Element Theory） and related issues associated with helicopter performance, and ends with rotor blade design.

E1521 Aircraft Systems (3/0): Aircraft Systems provides a basic introduction to the function and operation of aircraft systems, including basic aircraft structures, hydraulics, pneumatics, landing-gear, electrical system, air conditioning, flight control systems, flight management systems, fuel systems, aircraft instruments, avionic systems, and engines.

E1540 Aircraft Performance Analysis (0/2): This course familiarizes students with the fundamentals of airplane design. The airplane will be treated as a point mass and the equations of motion are derived. The only parameters which determine the performance of an airplane are wing loading (W/S), lift-to drag ratio (L/D), thrust-to-weight ratio (T/W) and the (thrust) specific fuel consumption of the powerplant. Factors for discussion include descent, glide, and cruise, which covers range and endurance, climb, turn, take-off, and landing.

E1555 Air Traffic Control (3/0): This course provides an analysis of Air Traffic Control (ATC) functions, studies the history, development, and structure of the National Airspace System, and explores navigation aids, ATC radar systems, terminal and end route control, flight service and weather facilities, instrument flight rules, and airspace. It helps students understand the procedures used in radar and non-radar air traffic control and the future enhancements to the national airspace system are also included.

E1556 Avionics System (2/0): Topics include: the evolution of avionics, system design considerations, digital technology, flight decks and cockpits, navigation systems, communication systems, future trends and developments.