The undergraduate program of the Faculty
provides its students with the basis for an engineering career anywhere in
Israel's aerospace community and for developing professional skills. This objective is achieved by a broad scientific
base in the first three semesters, followed by the fundamentals of all major
aeronautical disciplines. These include fluid mechanics, structures, propulsion,
as well as control theory, production and design. In their fourth year a broad
spectrum of elective courses are offered in order to acquaint the students with
modern aerospace developments, including computer applications in aeronautical
and space engineering.
Extract from the Hebrew Technion Catalogue giving the study program for Academic year 2007-2008.
General Information for Graduate Students (in Hebrew)
Experience has shown that the educational strategy of the Faculty amply prepares its students to find their place in any advanced engineering or scientific activity. Within this broad range of potential activities a graduate of the Faculty is able to choose the field which is best suited to his/her personal leanings. Indeed, aerospace engineers can be found working in experimental research, in development of software for aeronautical and space applications, in theoretical/mathematical aspects of aerospace sciences, in system design, or leading aerospace projects of all kinds. Moreover, graduates of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering are suited for jobs requiring a knowledge or a background of systems engineering. Thus, graduates may also be found at all levels in high tech projects that are not directly related to Aerospace Engineering.
Since 1956 the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering has offered a wide range of graduate studies towards advanced degrees. Fields of study include: Aerodynamics; Aeroelasticity; Aerostructures of composites and metals; Combustion and Detonation, Heat and Mass transfer; Flight mechanics; Space mechanics; Space trajectories; Flight control, Instrumentation and Guidance; Spacecraft control; Fluid Dynamics; Jet and Rocket propulsion; Space propulsion; Numerical methods in aeronautics; Random vibrations; Structural mechanics; Solid mechanics; Aircraft production and maintenance.
Graduate studies offered by the Faculty lead to the following degrees: Master of Science, Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering and Doctor of Science.
Graduate studies for the Master of Science degrees, generally require one year of full-time study, or the equivalent on a part-time basis. Their main purpose is to extend the student's knowledge of aerospace engineering to a level higher than that of the undergraduate program of studies. This is generally accomplished by a combination of post-graduate courses, and either research or a comprehensive engineering project in a field of specialization. The courses include recent developments to bring the student to the forefront of the work in his/her field.
The research or project for the Master's degree can take on various forms, according to the field. It can be theoretical or experimental. It can deal with basic or applied engineering science, with a fundamental problem or with a specific engineering case. While in general the aim of research is to arrive at new knowledge, an important purpose of the research work is to teach the student the methods and techniques of research.
An additional option towards an M.Sc. degree in Aerospace Engineering requires a wider program of courses (28 credits), a final paper (equivalent to 12 credits) and an oral defense.
Recently, a program for graduate studies towards a degree of M.E. (Master of Engineering) was initiated. This program requires 40 credit points including a final project (equivalent to 5 credits) in various fields of expertise in Aerospace Engineering.
Graduate studies for a D.Sc. degree usually require two years of full-time study beyond the Master's degree, or the equivalent on a part-time basis. The student devotes his time mainly to research, although he is expected to participate in seminars and advanced courses and to deepen his knowledge by independent study. The research carried out by the candidate must be of an original nature, representing a significant original contribution to general scientific knowledge.
A limited number of Fellowships and Teaching Assistantships are available for qualified students. Applications should be made to the Office of the Graduate School.