Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings
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08 - Architecture, engineering, and related trades

14. - Engineering

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems.

14.02 - Aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical/space engineering

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 14.0201 to 14.0299.

14.0201 - Aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical/space engineering, general

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of aircraft, missiles, space vehicles, and their systems; applied research on flight and orbital characteristics; and the development of systems and procedures for the launching, guidance, and control of air and space vehicles.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • aeronautical engineering
    • aerospace engineering
    • aerospace navigation
    • air-breathing propulsion
    • aircraft engineering
    • aviation engineering
    • missile systems engineering
    • rocket propulsion
    • space facilities engineering
    • space systems engineering

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • aerospace engineering technology(15.0801)
    • aircraft mechanic(47.0607)
    • astronautical engineering(14.0202)
    • aviation sciences(49.0101)
    • space engineering(14.0202)
14.0202 - Astronautical engineering

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of aircraft and space vehicles. These programs include courses in control systems, fluid dynamics, electrical circuits systems, orbital mechanics, propulsion, remote sensing, satellites, spacecraft centers, spacecraft systems engineering, and space exploration.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • astronautical engineering
    • space engineering

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • aeronautical engineering(14.0201)
    • aerospace engineering(14.0201)
    • aerospace engineering technology(15.0801)
14.0299 - Aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering, other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • other aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical/space engineering

    All examples

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