Alyssa Avery

Teaching Assistant Professor

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

  • Teaching Assistant Professor
    Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

TEACHING SUMMARY

Applied Aerodynamics, Aerospace Structures, Elementary Dynamics

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Thesis
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    A student studying for a master's degree who elects to write a thesis must enroll in this course.Offered for variable credit, 1-9 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in MAE and consent of student's adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Aerospace Engineering Laboratory
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Experimental study of aerospace principles including topics in aeronautics and astronautics. State-of-the-art instrumentation, diagnostic, and computerized data acquisition equipment and techniques applied to experiments including application of low speed wind tunnel testing techniques, rocket propulsion and control-jet experiments, fundamentals of supersonic nozzles, and flight test evaluation of performance, stability, control, and handling qualities of a propeller-driven airplane.Prerequisite(s): Grades of 'C' or higher in MAE 3253 and MAE 4283 and (MAE 3113 or ENGR 2421). Aerospace Engineering majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Aerospace Structures
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Design and analysis of flight structures. Topics from two and three-dimensional elasticity. Behavior of composite materials. Stress and deflection analysis of thin-skinned stiffened structures. Introduction to the finite element method and its applicability in the design process.Prerequisite(s): Grades of 'C' or higher in MAE 3324 and MAE 3403 and MAE 3253. Aerospace Engineering majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Aerospace System Design
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Multidisciplinary design of aerospace vehicles. Multidisciplinary teams that work on a semester-long project that includes the design, construction, and a flight test of an aerospace vehicle optimized for a given set of requirements. Teamwork, leadership and presentation skills emphasized.Prerequisite(s): Grades of 'C' or higher in MAE 4243 and MAE 4283 and MAE 4513 and (MAE 3113 or [ENGR 2421 and two courses from the following list: ENSC 2141, ENSC 2411, ENSC 2611, ENSC 3231, ENSC 3311, ENSC 3431]). Aerospace Engineering majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Applied Aerodynamics and Performance
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Relevant fluid properties; standard atmospheres; mathematical models of flows about bodies. Characteristic parameters of airfoils and wings. Thin airfoil theory and flows about finite wings. Boundary layers. Propeller theory. Supersonic and hypersonic flows about wings and lifting bodies. Drag polars. Power required for level flight. Rate of climb and descent. Steady turns. Maximum range and endurance. Design applications.Prerequisite(s): Grade of 'C' or higher in MATH 2233. Aerospace Engineering majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Thesis
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    A student studying for a master's degree who elects to write a thesis must enroll in this course.Offered for variable credit, 1-9 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in MAE and consent of student's adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Aerospace Engineering Laboratory
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Experimental study of aerospace principles including topics in aeronautics and astronautics. State-of-the-art instrumentation, diagnostic, and computerized data acquisition equipment and techniques applied to experiments including application of low speed wind tunnel testing techniques, rocket propulsion and control-jet experiments, fundamentals of supersonic nozzles, and flight test evaluation of performance, stability, control, and handling qualities of a propeller-driven airplane.Prerequisite(s): Grades of 'C' or higher in MAE 3253 and MAE 4283 and (MAE 3113 or ENGR 2421). Aerospace Engineering majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Aerospace System Design
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Multidisciplinary design of aerospace vehicles. Multidisciplinary teams that work on a semester-long project that includes the design, construction, and a flight test of an aerospace vehicle optimized for a given set of requirements. Teamwork, leadership and presentation skills emphasized.Prerequisite(s): Grades of 'C' or higher in MAE 4243 and MAE 4283 and MAE 4513 and (MAE 3113 or [ENGR 2421 and two courses from the following list: ENSC 2141, ENSC 2411, ENSC 2611, ENSC 3231, ENSC 3311, ENSC 3431]). Aerospace Engineering majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Applied Aerodynamics and Performance
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Relevant fluid properties; standard atmospheres; mathematical models of flows about bodies. Characteristic parameters of airfoils and wings. Thin airfoil theory and flows about finite wings. Boundary layers. Propeller theory. Supersonic and hypersonic flows about wings and lifting bodies. Drag polars. Power required for level flight. Rate of climb and descent. Steady turns. Maximum range and endurance. Design applications.Prerequisite(s): Grade of 'C' or higher in MATH 2233. Aerospace Engineering majors only.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Aerospace Engineering Laboratory
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Experimental study of aerospace principles including topics in aeronautics and astronautics. State-of-the-art instrumentation, diagnostic, and computerized data acquisition equipment and techniques applied to experiments including application of low speed wind tunnel testing techniques, rocket propulsion and control-jet experiments, fundamentals of supersonic nozzles, and flight test evaluation of performance, stability, control, and handling qualities of a propeller-driven airplane.Prerequisite(s): Grades of 'C' or higher in MAE 3253 and MAE 4283 and (MAE 3113 or ENGR 2421).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Aerospace System Design
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Multidisciplinary design of aerospace vehicles. Multidisciplinary teams that work on a semester-long project that includes the design, construction, and a flight test of an aerospace vehicle optimized for a given set of requirements. Teamwork, leadership and presentation skills emphasized.Prerequisite(s): Grades of 'C' or higher in MAE 4243 and MAE 4283 and MAE 4513 and (MAE 3113 or [ENGR 2421 and two courses from the following list: ENSC 2141, ENSC 2411, ENSC 2611, ENSC 3231, ENSC 3311, ENSC 3431]).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Applied Aerodynamics and Performance
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Relevant fluid properties; standard atmospheres; mathematical models of flows about bodies. Characteristic parameters of airfoils and wings. Thin airfoil theory and flows about finite wings. Boundary layers. Propeller theory. Supersonic and hypersonic flows about wings and lifting bodies. Drag polars. Power required for level flight. Rate of climb and descent. Steady turns. Maximum range and endurance. Design applications. Priority enrollment is given to Aerospace Engineering majors.Prerequisite(s): Grades of 'C' or higher in MATH 2233 and MAE 3293.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Applied Aerodynamics and Performance
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Relevant fluid properties; standard atmospheres; mathematical models of flows about bodies. Characteristic parameters of airfoils and wings. Thin airfoil theory and flows about finite wings. Boundary layers. Propeller theory. Supersonic and hypersonic flows about wings and lifting bodies. Drag polars. Power required for level flight. Rate of climb and descent. Steady turns. Maximum range and endurance. Design applications. Priority enrollment is given to Aerospace Engineering majors.Prerequisite(s): Grades of 'C' or higher in MATH 2233 and MAE 3293.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Applied Aerodynamics and Performance
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Relevant fluid properties; standard atmospheres; mathematical models of flows about bodies. Characteristic parameters of airfoils and wings. Thin airfoil theory and flows about finite wings. Boundary layers. Propeller theory. Supersonic and hypersonic flows about wings and lifting bodies. Drag polars. Power required for level flight. Rate of climb and descent. Steady turns. Maximum range and endurance. Design applications. Priority enrollment is given to Aerospace Engineering majors.Prerequisite(s): Grades of 'C' or higher in MATH 2233 and MAE 3293.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Applied Aerodynamics and Performance
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Relevant fluid properties; standard atmospheres; mathematical models of flows about bodies. Characteristic parameters of airfoils and wings. Thin airfoil theory and flows about finite wings. Boundary layers. Propeller theory. Supersonic and hypersonic flows about wings and lifting bodies. Drag polars. Power required for level flight. Rate of climb and descent. Steady turns. Maximum range and endurance. Design applications. Priority enrollment is given to Aerospace Engineering majors.Prerequisite(s): Grades of 'C' or higher in MATH 2233 and MAE 3293.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Aerospace Structures
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    Design and analysis of flight structures. Topics from two and three-dimensional elasticity. Behavior of composite materials. Stress and deflection analysis of thin-skinned stiffened structures. Introduction to the finite element method and its applicability in the design process. Priority enrollment is given to Aerospace Engineering majors.Prerequisite(s): Grades of 'C' or higher in MAE 3324 and MAE 3403 and MAE 3253.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Aerospace Structures
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    Fundamental topics that are typically introduced in the undergraduate senior year curriculum with additional depth and breadth commensurate with the graduate program. Repeat credit may be earned with different course subtitles assigned.Offered for 3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours allowed.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Applied Aerodynamics and Performance
    10 Jan 2022 - 29 Apr 2022
    Relevant fluid properties; standard atmospheres; mathematical models of flows about bodies. Characteristic parameters of airfoils and wings. Thin airfoil theory and flows about finite wings. Boundary layers. Propeller theory. Supersonic and hypersonic flows about wings and lifting bodies. Drag polars. Power required for level flight. Rate of climb and descent. Steady turns. Maximum range and endurance. Design applications. Priority enrollment is given to Aerospace Engineering majors.Prerequisite(s): Grades of 'C' or higher in MATH 2233 and MAE 3293.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Applied Aerodynamics and Performance
    10 Jan 2022 - 29 Apr 2022
    Relevant fluid properties; standard atmospheres; mathematical models of flows about bodies. Characteristic parameters of airfoils and wings. Thin airfoil theory and flows about finite wings. Boundary layers. Propeller theory. Supersonic and hypersonic flows about wings and lifting bodies. Drag polars. Power required for level flight. Rate of climb and descent. Steady turns. Maximum range and endurance. Design applications. Priority enrollment is given to Aerospace Engineering majors.Prerequisite(s): Grades of 'C' or higher in MATH 2233 and MAE 3293.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Aerospace Structures
    16 Aug 2021 - 3 Dec 2021
    Design and analysis of flight structures. Topics from two and three-dimensional elasticity. Behavior of composite materials. Stress and deflection analysis of thin-skinned stiffened structures. Introduction to the finite element method and its applicability in the design process. Priority enrollment is given to Aerospace Engineering majors.Prerequisite(s): A grade of 'C' or higher in MAE 3324 and MAE 3403.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Engineering Analysis and Methods I
    7 Jun 2021 - 30 Jul 2021
    Setup and solution of equations which govern mechanical engineering systems. Application and solution of the governing equations to describe the steady state or transient behavior of dynamics, mechanics and circuit problems. Linear sets of equations, ODEs will be used to describe systems. Solutions may be simplified using complex numbers of Fourier/Laplace transforms. Numerical methods for solutions will be covered. Data analysis, quality control and statistical hypothesis testing will be covered.Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in PHYS 2114 and MATH 2233.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Applied Aerodynamics and Performance
    19 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021
    Relevant fluid properties; standard atmospheres; mathematical models of flows about bodies. Characteristic parameters of airfoils and wings. Thin airfoil theory and flows about finite wings. Boundary layers. Propeller theory. Supersonic and hypersonic flows about wings and lifting bodies. Drag polars. Power required for level flight. Rate of climb and descent. Steady turns. Maximum range and endurance. Design applications. Priority enrollment is given to Aerospace Engineering majors.Prerequisite(s): Grades of 'C' or higher in MATH 2233 and MAE 3293.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Applied Aerodynamics and Performance
    19 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021
    Relevant fluid properties; standard atmospheres; mathematical models of flows about bodies. Characteristic parameters of airfoils and wings. Thin airfoil theory and flows about finite wings. Boundary layers. Propeller theory. Supersonic and hypersonic flows about wings and lifting bodies. Drag polars. Power required for level flight. Rate of climb and descent. Steady turns. Maximum range and endurance. Design applications. Priority enrollment is given to Aerospace Engineering majors.Prerequisite(s): Grades of 'C' or higher in MATH 2233 and MAE 3293.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Engineering Analysis and Methods I
    8 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2020
    Setup and solution of equations which govern mechanical engineering systems. Application and solution of the governing equations to describe the steady state or transient behavior of dynamics, mechanics and circuit problems. Linear sets of equations, ODEs will be used to describe systems. Solutions may be simplified using complex numbers of Fourier/Laplace transforms. Numerical methods for solutions will be covered. Data analysis, quality control and statistical hypothesis testing will be covered.Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in PHYS 2114 and MATH 2233.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Applied Aerodynamics and Performance
    13 Jan 2020 - 1 May 2020
    Relevant fluid properties; standard atmospheres; mathematical models of flows about bodies. Characteristic parameters of airfoils and wings. Thin airfoil theory and flows about finite wings. Boundary layers. Propeller theory. Supersonic and hypersonic flows about wings and lifting bodies. Drag polars. Power required for level flight. Rate of climb and descent. Steady turns. Maximum range and endurance. Design applications. Priority enrollment is given to Aerospace Engineering majors.Prerequisite(s): Admission to MAE professional school; grades of 'C' or higher in ENSC 3233 and MATH 2233 and MAE 3293.