University

I have thought of going to Universtiy of Colorado at Boulder for some time now. And Aerospace engineering really interests me.  Below are the required courses to graduate with a degree in Aerospace Engineering.

• Calculus 1,2,3 for Engineers
• Engr. General Chemistry & Chemistry Lab
• Engineering Projects/ASEN 2500 Gateway to
  Space
• Computing Requirement
• Intro to Statics, Structures & Materials
• Intro to Thermodynamics & Aerodynamics
• Diff Eq with Linear Algebra
• Intro to Dynamics & Systems
• Aerodynamics
• Structures
• Thermo & Heat Transfer
• Physics
• Aircraft Dynamics
• Orbit Mech./ Att design & control
• Electronics & Communications
• Aerospace Materials
• Foundations of Propulsion

Of the above classes, based on class description, the GATEWAY TO SPACE class sounds most appealing. It covers  basics of atmosphere and space sciences, space exploration, spacecraft design, rocketry, and orbits. The whole idea of the existence beyond earth fascinates me, so I think I would really like that class.

In addition, an elective is required each semester, totaling in 8 electives.

Electives come from the following fields:

• Contempory Societies
• Human Diversity
• Foreign Language
• Historical Context
• Ideals & Values
• Literature & Arts
• United States Context