Is chemistry important as a requirement for Aeronautical Engineering?

Question

I am a college student and i havent studied chemistry in GCE O Levels and i want to pursue my career in Aeronautical Engineering. So do i have to opt for chemistry or not as i havent studied it before? Is there any university requiring it in USA or other countries?

Answer 1

Chemistry may not be required by all schools for a program in AE, but it should be helpful. I would think it would help with an understanding not only of what to expect from the fuels that will be used, but also the (quite complex) materials that can go into the construction of the vehicles themselves. For instance, I think it would pretty much suck if the turbines in your jet engines were to melt soon after takeoff because you made them out of the wrong conbination of chemicals.

Answer 2

Aeronautical Engineering - Major Requirements

Expository Writing English 1 or 3 or Comp Lit 1, 2, 3, 4, or Native American Studies 5 4
Communications Communication 1 or 3 4
Humanities and Social Science Elective See General Catalog 24
Calculus Math 21A, 21B, 21C 12
Vector Analysis Math 21D 4
Linear Algebra Math 22A 3
Differential Equations Math 22B 3
Physics Physics 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D 19
Chemistry Chemistry 2A, 2B 10
Eng. Graphics in Design Eng 4 3
Eng. Problem Solving Eng 6 or Eme 5 4
Circuits Eng 17 4
Statics Eng 35 3
Properties of Materials Eng 45 4
Manufacturing Processes EME 50 (Required only for ME,ME/Aero, and ME/MS degrees) 4
Upper Division Requirements
Upper Division English Composition Passing score on exam or English 101, any 102, any 104 0-4
Electronic Circuits Eng 100 3
Intermediate Dynamics Eng 102 4
Mechanical of Materials Eng 104 4
Thermodynamics Eng 105, EME 165 8
Fluid Mechanics Eng 103 4
Thermo-fluid Dynamics Eme 106 4
Thermo-fluid Laboratory Eme 107 4
Aerodynamics EAE 126, 127 8
Aircraft Propulsion, Performance, Stability and Control EAE 129, 138 8
Aircraft Preliminary Design EAE 130A and 130B or 130C 8
Finite Element Meth in Structure EAE 133 4
Aerospace Structures EAE 135 4
Controls and Systems Analysis EME 171 4
Automated Control of Eng. Sys. EME 172 4
Professional Responsibilities Eng 190 3
Applied Mathematics One course from Eng 180, Math 128C or EAD 115 4
Technical Electives Select 8 units from EAE 139, Eng 106, 122, EMS 180, 182, 181, EME 150A, 150B, 162, EEC 150A

Answer 3

At least two years of chemistry is normally required. Basic chemistry is important since it forms the building blocks of structures, thermodynamics and the like. It really is handy, although I admit its not something I found easy. Which is why I'm not a chemical engineer.

Answer 4

Obviously, Chemistry is required to know which fuel u will put in ur plane, What will u make the plane of?All Universities wilol require it, I believe.

Answer 5

Two semsters of college - level chem are likely required for your program.

Answer 6

I thnk it will be important to a certain bit as you will have to know about propulsion and other stuff which depends on chemicals