Aeronautical Engineering/subjects

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sir,
   i have qualified in an engineering entrance exam and wish to know what subjects an aeronautical engineer needs to study in college.
thanking you
              kaushik suresh

Answer
Mathematics, Newtonian physics,  modern physics, chemistry, organic chemistry, kinematics, materials, thermodynamics, dynamics, electronics, electrical circuits, english, poetry, speech, history, economics, business, fluid mechanics, gas dynamics, aerodynamics, aircraft design, aircraft performance, stability and control, elasticity, and probably several more I have forgotten.  All or similar required for aeronautical engineering.  

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Aeronautics, Fluid Mechanics, Aeroacoustics, Noise Control, Muffler Design, Wind Tunnel Research.... I know nothing about India - do not ask about schools, jobs, application requirements, career choices, etc. for India. Please, no text message verbiage; I prefer full words in full sentences. Thanks.

Experience

38 years as research engineer at NASA

Publications
AIAA, NASA

Education/Credentials
B.S. and M.S. Aeronautical Engineering - U. of Washington Graduate work Standford U.

Awards and Honors
AIAA Associate Fellow (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics)

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