MAE 4120

Aerospace Propulsion

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Course Description

Pre-Requisite(s): MAE 3210 and MAE 2100

Aero- and thermodynamics of compressible fluids in air-breathing and rocket engines. Performance and cycle analysis of air-breathing engines, emphasizing turbojets, turbofans, turboprops, and ramjets; space propulsion including rocket dynamics, thrust chamber thermodynamics, and propulsion performance; performance of axial-flow and centrifugal compressors; turbines; and the matching of engine components.


  • Lin Ma

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    3.22

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    1

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

  • Chris Goyne

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    Fall 2022

  • Christopher Goyne

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    3.00

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    3.69

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    Fall 2018

  • Robert Ribando

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    2.33

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    3.49

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    Fall 2013

  • Faculty Staff

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    Fall 2013