University of Washington Certificate Program in
Aircraft Composite Structural Analysis and Design
Sponsored by the University of Washington Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics and The Boeing Company Learning Training and Development, Engineering & Operations Group
Students in this certificate program earn Continuing Education Units (CEU’s), a nationally recognized measure of participation in a noncredit continuing education program. Students may opt to take Aircraft Composite Structures: Mechanics & Materials for University of Washington credit by registering for AA432. Under certain circumstances, students taking the courses for credit may use the credits toward a graduate degree at the University of Washington, provided that you obtain graduate status before beginning the course.
Find out more »Advanced composite materials such as carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) are being applied to many aircraft structures including Boeing 787 to improve performance and save weight. The University of Washington Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Boeing Learning, Training and Development group have developed a certificate program to provide engineers state-of-the-art training in composite design. The certificate program consists of three tailored courses in mechanics, analysis methods and design case studies, covering a broad spectrum of theoretical and practical developments in the field. Instructors are University of Washington faculty and leading professionals from the FAA and the aerospace industry.
Registration in Individual Courses
While priority will be given to certificate program participants, you may register for individual courses.
Prerequisites
To participate in the certificate program, students must have a B.S. in engineering with background in mechanics of materials.
- For Course II and Course III, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- U.S. or Canadian citizen and
- Either a Boeing employee or an employee of a partner company with a current export compliance agreement in place.
Required Courses
Course I: Aircraft Composite Structures: Mechanics and Materials, must be completed prior to either Course II or Course III.
| Course I: Aircraft Composite Structures: Mechanics & Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dates | Fall 2008 dates tba | |
| Time | 4 - 6 p.m. | |
| Location | Boeing tba | |
| Credit | 4 CEUs or 3 UW credits + 1 CEU |
| Course II: Aircraft Composite Structures: Analysis & Design | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dates | April 16 - June 25, 2008 | |
| Time | Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:20 - 6:20 p.m. | |
| Location | Boeing Southpark Facility, Building 15-20 | |
| Credit | 4 CEUs |
| Course III: Aircraft Composite Structures: Design Case Studies | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dates | April 8 - May 27, 2008 |
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| Time | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 - 6 p.m. | |
| Location | Boeing Everett, Building 40-88 | |
| Credit | 3 CEUs |
Advisory Board
Professor Kuen Lin
Director, Aircraft Composite Structures Certificate ProgramUniversity of Washington Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
An advisory board consisting of administrative and technical experts from the University of Washington, Boeing and FAA have joined to review this program’s objectives and course syllabi to ensure high quality and relevance for the target audience.
Questions
If you have questions about this program, please call UW Educational Outreach Advising at 206-685-8936 in the greater Seattle area or 1-800-543-2320. If you have questions about registration for this program, please call the UW Educational Outreach Registration Department at 206-543-2310 or 1-800-543-2320.
For more information about Boeing initiatives in composites education, email Michael Richey, Boeing Learning Training and Development, Engineering & Operations Group.