Module #1 Introduction to Aerodynamics Overview of the field of aerodynamics, importance, and applications
Module #2 Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics Review of basic fluid mechanics concepts, including kinematics and dynamics of fluids
Module #3 Properties of Air Introduction to the properties of air, including density, viscosity, and compressibility
Module #4 Aerodynamic Forces Definition and explanation of lift, drag, and thrust forces
Module #5 Aerodynamic Coefficients Introduction to lift, drag, and moment coefficients, and their importance in aerodynamics
Module #6 Airfoil Geometry Introduction to airfoil shapes, including cambered and symmetrical airfoils
Module #7 Airfoil Characteristics Analysis of airfoil characteristics, including lift and drag coefficients
Module #8 Wing Geometry Introduction to wing shapes, including rectangular, tapered, and swept wings
Module #9 Wing Characteristics Analysis of wing characteristics, including lift and drag coefficients
Module #10 Aerodynamic Analysis of Wings Application of wing analysis to real-world problems
Module #11 Boundary Layers Introduction to boundary layers, including laminar and turbulent flows
Module #12 Drag Reduction Techniques Methods for reducing drag, including streamlined shapes and surface roughness
Module #13 Lift Enhancement Techniques Methods for increasing lift, including winglets and vortex generators
Module #14 Aerodynamic Testing Introduction to wind tunnels, flight testing, and other methods for aerodynamic testing
Module #15 CFD and Numerical Methods Introduction to computational fluid dynamics and numerical methods in aerodynamics
Module #16 Aerodynamics of Airplanes Analysis of aerodynamic characteristics of airplanes, including takeoff, cruise, and landing
Module #17 Aerodynamics of Rotorcraft Analysis of aerodynamic characteristics of rotorcraft, including helicopters and drones
Module #18 Aerodynamics of Rockets and Missiles Analysis of aerodynamic characteristics of rockets and missiles, including launch and re-entry
Module #19 Aerodynamics of Sailing and Boats Analysis of aerodynamic characteristics of sailing vessels and boats
Module #20 Aerodynamics of Cars and Ground Vehicles Analysis of aerodynamic characteristics of cars and ground vehicles, including drag reduction and downforce
Module #21 Aerodynamics of Sports Analysis of aerodynamic characteristics in sports, including golf balls, footballs, and bicycles
Module #22 Wind Engineering and Architecture Application of aerodynamics to wind engineering and architecture, including wind loads and building design
Module #23 Environmental Aerodynamics Application of aerodynamics to environmental issues, including wind energy and air pollution
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Introduction to Aerodynamics career
