B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Syllabus and Subjects

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering subjects are structured to provide basic engineering fundamentals that are applied to aeronautical sciences. Aspirants who pursue the B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering course can gain theoretical and practical exposure to aviation and avionics operations in commercial aviation and defense jets.

After graduating from the course, candidates have avenues open in ISRO, Space X, NASA, BOEING Co, Air India, and Qatar Airways to name a few. They have a range of job opportunities such as Racing Car Designer, Flight Mechanics Engineer, Graduate Engineer Trainee, Assistant Aircraft Engineer, Aircraft Production Engineer, etc.

Table of Content

• B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Subjects
  • B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Core Subjects
  • B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Elective Subjects
  • B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Lab Subjects
  • B.Tech Aeronautical Subject in Detail
• Semester Wise B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Syllabus and Subjects
• B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Books

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Subjects

Aeronautical Engineering subjects are classified as core, elective and lab subjects. Practical sessions and live workshops are an essential part of the B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering course. Students can choose elective subjects based on their domain of interest. Listed below are the subjects in aeronautical engineering:

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Core Subjects

Given below is a list of core subjects in aeronautical engineering:

• Basic Avionics
• Heat Transfer
• Flight mechanics
• Propulsion
• Aerodynamics
• Engineering Mechanics
• Aircraft Systems and Instrumentation
• Control Engineering
• Engineering Drawing
• Linear Algebra, Complex Analysis, and Fourier Series
• Optimization Techniques in Engineering

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Electives Subjects

Given below is a list of electives as aeronautical Engineering subjects:

• Advanced Aerospace Structures 
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Advanced Propulsion Systems
• Fundamentals of Combustion
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Civil Aviation Requirements
• Renewable Energy for Aeronautical Engineering

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Lab Subjects

Here is a list of aeronautical engineering subjects as lab subjects:

• Control Engineering
• Aerodynamics Laboratory
• Propulsion Laboratory
• Material Strength Laboratory
• Avionics Lab
• Engineering Graphics
• Electives Lab
• Workshops

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Subjects in Detail

Aeronautical engineering syllabus covers various topics which are discussed in detail:

Semester-Wise B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Syllabus

The aeronautical engineering syllabus includes applied thermodynamics, engineering mechanics, aircraft maintenance, aerodynamics, etc. The B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering syllabus isn't concrete and varies from one university to another. The list below consists of a semester-wise split-up of the aeronautical engineering syllabus.

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering First-year Syllabus

Below are the B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering subjects in 1st year:

Semester I	Semester II
Engineering Physics	Engineering Chemistry
Mathematics - I	Mathematics - II
Engineering Physics Lab	Engineering Mechanics
EG Lab	Basic Electrical Engineering / Basic Electronics Engineering
Engineering Graphics	Computer Programming
Basic Electronics	Programming Lab
Environmental Studies	Engineering Mechanics Lab

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering First-year Practicals

Apart from theoretical concepts, the following are the practical subjects available under the Aeronautical Engineering subjects in the 1st year:

• Physics Lab
• Chemistry Lab
• Computer Lab
• Electrical Workshop
• Workshop Practical

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Second-year Syllabus

Below are the B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering subjects in 2nd year:

Semester III	Semester IV
Linear Algebra, Complex Analysis, and Fourier Series	Integral Transforms, PDE, and Calculus of Variations
Probability and Statistics & Complex Variables	Probability Distributions and Numerical Methods
Aero Engineering Thermodynamics	Applied Dynamics and Vibration
Aircraft Materials	Fluid Mechanics and Machinery
Manufacturing Technology	Aircraft Machinery
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics Lab	Aerospace Structures Lab
Strength of Materials Lab	Low Speed Aerodynamics

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Second-year Practicals

Apart from theoretical concepts, the following are the practical subjects available under the Aeronautical Engineering subjects in the 2nd year:

• Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Lab
• Thermodynamics Lab
• Design and Drafting Lab
• Thermal and Fluid Lab
• Workshop Practical

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Third-year Syllabus

Below are the B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering subjects in 3rd year:

Semester V	Semester VI
Compressible Flow	Air-Breathing Propulsion
High Speed Aerodynamics	Flight Dynamics
Aircraft Systems and Controls	Optimization Techniques in Engineering
Micro Porcessor and Applications	Space Propulsion
Atmospheric Flight Mechanics	Experimental Stress Analysis
Computer Aided Aircraft Engineering Drawing	Control Engineering
Theory of Elasticity	Environmental Science

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Third-year Practicals

Apart from theoretical concepts, the following are the practical subjects available under the Aeronautical Engineering subjects in the 3rd year:

• Propulsion Lab
• Aircraft Structural Repair Lab
• CFD Lab
• Advanced and Communication Skill Lab

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Fourth-year Syllabus

Below are the B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering subjects in the 4th year:

Semester VI	Semester VII
Rocket Propulsion	Comprehensive Viva-Voce
Vibration and Aero-elasticity	Project Course
Heat Transfer	-
High Temperature Materials	-
Avionics	-
Design and Analysis of Composite Structures (Elective)	-
Unmanned Air Vehicle (Elective)	-

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Fourth-year Practicals

Apart from theoretical concepts, the following are the practical subjects available under the Aeronautical Engineering subjects in 4th year:

• Avionics Lab
• Aero Engine Repair and Manitenance Lab

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Course Structure

 B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering syllabus structure involves application-based engineering study. The course focuses on applied mechanical engineering concepts along with electronics for aeronautical operations. In short, the course structure is as follows:

• VIII Semesters
• Fundamental, core, and elective subjects
• Mandatory internship/Pilot training
• Project submission

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Teaching Methodology and Techniques

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering teaching methodology is quite different from other engineering subjects since this is an applied specialisation. Apart from the traditional lecture-based training, the students are also provided additional practical training with the aid of state-of-the-art technology labs, projects, and piloting activities. 

In short, the teaching methodology adopted for this course are:

• Practical sessions
• Group projects
• Voyage 
• Workshop
• Industrial visits
• Internship

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Projects

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering projects are generally done on specific aviation and aerospace operations and aerospace technology. The students are given adequate practical training to understand the nuances of workflow for problem identification.

• Underwater Sea Monitoring Robot
• Automated Navigation tracker
• Automatic Propulsion Accident Alert System
• Space Rover Robot
• Alternate Fuel for Fighter Jet Engines

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Reference Books

Listed below are the reference books used for B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering: 

B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Books

Books	Authors
Understanding Flight	Anderson D.F.
Manufacturing Technology for Aerospace Structural Materials	F. C. Campbell
Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students	T.H.G. Megson
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics	John D. Anderson
Performance, Stability, Dynamics, and Control of Airplanes	BN Pamadi
Methods of Orbit Determination	P R Escobal
Modern Control Engineering	Ogata K