Aeronautical Engineering Technology: Diploma
Program Mission
Working in partnership with industry, the Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering Technology program provides quality education that prepares highly skilled technicians capable of serving the community and fulfilling personal ambitions with excellence. Graduates may choose to continue into the additional two years of the program to earn the bachelor degree and become innovative engineers.
Program Goal
The Program Educational Objectives of the Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering Technology program are to:
1. Provide Aeronautical Engineering Technology professionals with the technical knowledge and skills required by the industry to maintain aviation systems to highest level of industry standards.
2. Prepare graduates for a successful career with strong communication and teamwork skills and an understanding of the global, ethical and social implications of the aviation industry.
3. Provide graduates with strong commitment to lifelong learning, continuing education, and professional growth.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, HCT graduate in Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering Technology should demonstrate:
a. An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to Aeronautical Engineering Technology.
b. An ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to Aeronautical Engineering Technology.
c. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
d. An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results.
e. An ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.
Completion Requirements
Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering Technology
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 76credits, including:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Core Courses | 42 | |
| Mathematics and Science Courses | 12 | |
| General Studies course | 18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 72 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Aeronautical Engineering Core Courses | ||
| Required Credits : 42 | ||
| AET 2103 | Fundamentals of Flight | 3 |
| AET 2403 | Applied Thermofluids | 3 |
| AET 2902 | Sophomore Design Project | 2 |
| AET 3503 | Fixed And Rotary Wing Assemblies | 3 |
| AET 4613 | Avionics Systems | 3 |
| EGN 1001 | Engineering Workshop | 1 |
| EGN 1133 | Design Thinking in Technology | 3 |
| EGN 2712 | Applied Programing for Engineers | 2 |
| EGN 2806 | Work Placement I | 6 |
| ELE 2153 | Electrical Eng Fundamentals | 3 |
| MCE 2203 | Applied Statics | 3 |
| MCE 2213 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| MCE 2303 | Material Selection and Testing | 3 |
| MCE 2311 | Solid Modelling | 1 |
| MTE 3603 | Electronics Systems and Circuits | 3 |
| Mathematics and Science Courses | ||
| Required Credits : 12 | ||
| CHM 1103 | Engineering Chemistry | 3 |
| MTH 1203 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MTH 2103 | Calculus II | 3 |
| PHY 1203 | Physics II | 3 |
| General Studies | ||
| Required Credits: 18 | ||
| English, Arabic or other Languages | ||
| Required Credits : 6 | ||
| LSC 1103 and AES 1013 | ||
| Information Technology and Mathematics | ||
| Required Credits : 6 | ||
| ICT 2013 and MTH 1113 | ||
| The Natural Sciences | ||
| Required Credits : 3 | ||
| PHY 1103 | ||
| The Social or Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Required Credits : 3 | ||
| LSS 1003 | ||
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Required Credits | 72 |
| Maximum Duration of Study | 3 years |
| Minimum Duration of Study | 2 years |
| Cost Recovery Program | No |
| Program Code | DAEET |
| Major Code | AET |
Recommended Sequence of Study
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| EGN 1133 | Design Thinking in Technology | 3 |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Communication and Reporting | 3 |
| LSS 1003 | Life and Future Skills | 3 |
| MTH 1203 | Calculus I | 3 |
| PHY 1103 | Physics I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AES 1013 | Arabic Communications | 3 |
| CHM 1103 | Engineering Chemistry | 3 |
| EGN 1001 | Engineering Workshop | 1 |
| ICT 2013 | Computational Thinking and Coding | 3 |
| MTH 1113 | Statistics for Engineering | 3 |
| PHY 1203 | Physics II | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| ELE 2153 | Electrical Eng Fundamentals | 3 |
| MCE 2203 | Applied Statics | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| AET 2103 | Fundamentals of Flight | 3 |
| AET 2403 | Applied Thermofluids | 3 |
| MCE 2303 | Material Selection and Testing | 3 |
| MCE 2311 | Solid Modelling | 1 |
| MTE 3603 | Electronics Systems and Circuits | 3 |
| MTH 2103 | Calculus II | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| AET 2902 | Sophomore Design Project | 2 |
| AET 3503 | Fixed And Rotary Wing Assemblies | 3 |
| AET 4613 | Avionics Systems | 3 |
| EGN 2712 | Applied Programing for Engineers | 2 |
| MCE 2213 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Summer | ||
| EGN 2806 | Work Placement I | 6 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 72 | |