The professor was one of the best aspects of this course, as students believed she genuinely cared about her students understanding the materials. Students found the course was an excel ent introduction to aerospace topics, and found the topics and materials very interesting. In fact, many students wished that the course had gone more in-depth and delved into more chal enging concepts, and that the pace was a bit faster. They also thought that the textbook was note very good, as it lacked depth and had errors throughout. They suggested using a better textbook, as well as more multimedia materials to supplement some of the concepts, such as more time with flight simulations. Students also wished they’d learned about things like helicopters, visited local museums to see some real-world examples of concepts discussed in class, and worked on more mathematical modeling. This course is highly recommended to any students with an interest in aerospace. Students do not need a background in airplanes, but physics knowledge wil be useful, and students must be able to stay on top of the materials.

The best aspects of the course included the interesting course material, consistent weekly feedback, and real world experience introduced by an engaging and effective professor. Some students found the equation derivations to be tedious and the assignment questions too theoretical. Suggestions for improvement included applying equations to problems, providing students with corrected information not found in the textbook, adding supplemental resources, and having clearer guidelines for presentations and assignments. Prospective students should be aware the course is mathematics based and focused on understanding concepts. Students interested in aeronautical or aerospace engineering are encouraged to take this course.