Aviation Systems (UT Space Institute)

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University of Tennessee Space Institute

http://www.utsi.edu/academics/AvSys/

U.P. Solies, Academic Program Coordinator and Director of Graduate Studies

Clinical Associate Professor
Solies, U.P. (Liaison), PhD - Tennessee

Research Assistant Professor
Martos, B., MS - Embry-Riddle

The University of Tennessee Space Institute offers a program leading to the Master of Science degree with a major in aviation systems. Aviation systems is a unique blend of aerospace engineering, aviation technology, flight science, and flight test engineering and research. The aviation systems program is designed for those who possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science and wish to study under a system philosophy toward careers in research and development or testing in areas pertinent to aviation and aerospace. Current emphases includes flight testing, aircraft performance and flying qualities, aircraft design, aircraft structures, airborne sensing, and avionics.

Admission

To qualify for admission to this program, the applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science from an accredited institution, and fulfill the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, graduate admission procedures and grade point standards. It is expected that the student will have completed course work in calculus and physics, and preferably aerodynamics, aircraft performance, or other aerospace-related subjects.

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