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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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MECH 594 001 (CRN: 10572)
INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICS
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICS
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Instructor: Dugnani, Roberto
Meeting: 11:00AM - 11:50AM MWF (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisites: MECH 371
Section Max Enrollment: 49
Section Enrolled: 14
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 7:58PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: The course covers concepts in incompressible airfoil theory, including symmetric and cambered airfoils, using a combination of analytical and numerical approaches. The course also covers incompressible wing theory, including downwash, lifting-line theory, elliptic wings, wings with twist, and the application of fundamentals to the design of finite wings. Finally, a cursory description of propulsive systems, propellers, and selected topics in aircraft performance and design is provided.