Computer-Based Courses

The Aerospace Short Course program is pleased to offer the following computer-based courses.

Now you have the opportunity to further your training without worrying about time away from work or family and the costs of traveling.

When you register for a computer-based course from the Aerospace Short Course program you will have six months to complete the course at your own pace. There are no set schedules or need to log-in at any certain times.

Each course will have a small project to complete during the duration of the course. Once the project is completed satisfactorily you will be awarded a certificate for instructional hours and Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Please click on the links below to get a full course description and to register.

For more information about our computer-based learning options, please contact Kim Hunsinger, Assistant Director, at 785-864-4758 (kah@ku.edu).

New Course

Durability and Damage Tolerance Concepts for Aging Aircraft Structures

Online Instruction by John Hall

Design, analysis and testing fundamentals are used as an introduction to the effects of fatigue, accidental and corrosion damage on the durability and damage tolerance of aircraft structure. Emphasis is placed on current programs used to assure continuing airworthiness of aging aircraft structure. Principal topics are centered on commercial jet transport aircraft, but fundamentals are applicable to all types of aircraft.

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Reliability and 1309 Design Analysis for Aircraft Systems

Covers requirements of FARs 23.1309, 25.1309, 27.1309, and 29.1309 from fundamental analysis techniques to system integration; includes construction of failure mode and effects analysis, criticality analysis and fault trees. Includes detailed review of SAE ARP 4754 and 4761. Principles apply to all critical and essential aircraft systems.

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