Aerospace History

1.00 credits · Undergraduate

Aerospace technologies have shaped our life and culture and are at the centre of some of the greatest changes faced by our highly technological society. This course describes the non-technical aspects of history of aviation and space exploration in Canada and worldwide. The technological issues associated with flight are discussed in detail. The memorable historical events, past, present, and future trends in aerospace are presented. Some basic concepts, including how aircraft and rockets work, will also be discussed.