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Aeronautical Engineering Technology, BS


About the Program

Airplanes are complex mechanical marvels, utilizing several different disciplines of science, engineering and mathematics. A degree in aeronautical engineering technology will provide you with the skills and knowledge to create and maintain these machines as well as improve the quality of life for those who depend on and use them. Over the course of the program you will learn how to design, manufacture, maintain, operate and support all varieties of aerospace vehicles.

Disciplines covered in the AET program include applied aeronautical structures and materials, electrical systems, powerplants, vehicle systems and design.  A Bachelor of Science degree in AET will optionally provide you with an opportunity to take the Airframe and Powerplant Certification exam.

The Aeronautical Engineering Technology major is part of the Aeronautical Engineering Technology program.  The Aeronautical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Aeronautical Engineering Technology Website

Aviation & Transportation Technology Department Major Change (CODO) Requirements  

Degree Requirements


120 Credits Required

Departmental/Program Major Courses (75 credits)


Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (42 credits)


Additional Degree Requirements


Click here for Aviation Technology Supplemental Information .

Electives (3 credits)


  • Elective (any course/any subject) - Credit Hours: 3.00

University Requirements


University Core Requirements


For a complete listing of University Core Course Selectives, visit the University Senate Website.
  • Human Cultures: Behavioral/Social Science (BSS)
  • Human Cultures: Humanities (HUM)
  • Information Literacy (IL)
  • Oral Communication (OC)
  • Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
  • Science #1 (SCI)
  • Science #2 (SCI)
  • Science, Technology, and Society (STS)
  • Written Communication (WC)

Civics Literacy Proficiency Requirement:


The Civics Literacy Proficiency activities are designed to develop civic knowledge of Purdue students in an effort to graduate a more informed citizenry.

Students will complete the Proficiency by passing a test of civic knowledge, and completing one of three paths:

  • Attending six approved civics-related events and completing an assessment for each; or
  • Completing 12 podcasts created by the Purdue Center for C-SPAN Scholarship and Engagement that use C-SPAN material and completing an assessment for each; or
  • Earning a passing grade for one of these approved courses (or transferring in approved AP or departmental credit in lieu of taking a course)

For more information visit the Civics Literacy Proficiency website.



Prerequisite Information:


For current pre-requisites for courses, click here.


Program Requirements


16 Credits


15 Credits


15 Credits


15 Credits


16 Credits


14 Credits


Fall 4th Year


14 Credits


Spring 4th Year


15 Credits


Note


  • 2.0 Graduation GPA required for Bachelor of Science degree.
  • A student may elect the Pass/Not-Pass (P/NP) grading option for courses without an AT prefix.  A student may not elect this option for more than 20 percent of the total credit hours required for graduation.  AT prefix courses may be taken for P/NP only under extenuating circumstances and in close coordination with advisors and faculty.  Some AT prefix courses have been established as P/NP for all students and are therefore required to be taken in that manner.  For further information regarding P/NP, students should refer to the Purdue Regulations, Grades and Grade Reports, Pass/Not-Pass Option & Scholastic Indexes.



Critical Course


The ♦ course is considered critical.

In alignment with the Degree Map Guidance for Indiana’s Public Colleges and Universities, published by the Commission for Higher Education (pursuant to HEA 1348-2013), a Critical Course is identified as “one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major.  Students who want to be nurses, for example, should know that they are expected to be proficient in courses like biology in order to be successful.  These would be identified by the institutions for each degree program”. 

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