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Aircraft Engineering AM (Gr. 3-4)

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024. 

What major engineering and design principles make flight possible? From hot air balloons to space launching systems, how do we create structures that are light, durable, and safe? This course introduces aerospace engineering concepts as students investigate tools, terminology and design principles of flying machines. Design, build, test, and analyze results in hands-on physics and engineering experiments related to airplanes and spacecrafts. Explore how engineering influences the development of new materials and designs for flight.

SUBJECT AREA: Technology & Engineering

QUALIFYING AREA: Reading OR Math 

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.  

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available. 

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays, January 20 – February 24, 2024. 

What major engineering and design principles make flight possible? From hot air balloons to space launching systems, how do we create structures that are light, durable, and safe? This course introduces aerospace engineering concepts as students investigate tools, terminology and design principles of flying machines. Design, build, test, and analyze results in hands-on physics and engineering experiments related to airplanes and spacecrafts. Explore how engineering influences the development of new materials and designs for flight.

SUBJECT AREA: Technology & Engineering

QUALIFYING AREA: Reading OR Math 

All CTD Courses are assigned to an eligibility tier with designated admission criteria. For more information please visit the CTD Eligibility page.  

Tuition - $375; Need-based financial assistance available. 

Course ID
22306
Division
Course Number
WSA242-07EA
Course Type
CTD Site
Credit Semesters
0
Program Name
Subject Areas
Start Date
End Date
Start Time
09:00:00
Meeting Type
End Time
11:30:00
Min Grade
3
Max Grade
4
Grade Level
Max Enrollment
16
Has Prerequisites
Off
Is Open For Registration
Off
Is Wait List
Off
Is Cancelled
Off
Requires Writing Sample
Off
Requires Student Statement
Off
Requires Essay
Off
Application Fee
0.00
Lab Fee
0.00
Late Fee
0.00
Residential Fee
0.00
Tuition Fee
375.00
Course Apply URL
http://my.ctd.northwestern.edu/
Residential Option
Off
Weekend Only
On
Program Type Ref
Course Season Ref
Course Level Ref
Course Tier Ref
Application Open Date
Application Close Date
Duration in Weeks
6
Course Number Days
0
CTD Program ID
20

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