Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Core Offerings
The below course schedule is subject to change without notice. Use the Course Search Tool for the most detailed and current course information.
All undergraduate Mechanical Engineering (EMEC) and Aerospace Science and Engineering (EASE) majors are required to complete major specific coursework, and general education coursework, to be eligible for graduation.
Undergraduate Courses: Yearly Core Coursework (by quarter)
Engineering
(Fall)
- ENG 001 – Intro to Engineering
- ENG 004 – Eng. Graphics Design
- ENG 102 – Dynamics
- ENG 103 – Fluid Mechanics
- ENG 105 – Thermodynamics
Engineering
(Winter)
- ENG 004 – Eng. Graphics Design
- ENG 102 – Dynamics
- ENG 103 – Fluid Mechanics
- ENG 105 – Thermodynamics
- ENG 190 – Prof Responsibilities of Engineers
Engineering
(Spring)
- ENG 102 – Dynamics
- ENG 103 – Fluid Mechanics
- ENG 105 – Thermodynamics
- ENG 190 – Prof Responsibilities of Engineers
Aerospace Science
(Fall)
- EAE 001 - Intro to Aerospace Science
- EAE 127 – Applied Aircraft Aerodynamics
- EAE 133 – Finite Element Methods in Structures
- EAE 140 – Rocket Propulsion (Astro/Aero Elective
Aerospace Science
(Winter)
- EAE 129 – Stab. & Cntrl of Aero Vehicles
- EAE 130A – Aircraft Perf & Design
- EAE 135 – Aerospace Structures
- EAE 138 – Aircraft Propulsion
- EAE 142 – Orbital Mechanics (Astro/Aero Elective)
- EAE 143A – Space Vehicle Design
Aerospace Science
(Spring)
- EAE 130B – Aircraft Performance & Design
- EAE 143B – Space Vehicle Design
Mechanical Engineering
(Fall)
- EME 001 – Intro to Mech. Engineering
- EME 050 – Manufacturing Processes
- EME 106 – Thermo-Fluid Dynamics
- EME 108 – Measurement Systems
- EME 109 – Exp Methods for Thermal Fluids
- EME 150A – Mechanical Designs
- EME 165 – Heat Transfer
- EME 172 – Auto Control of Eng Systems
Mechanical Engineering
(Winter)
- EME 050 – Manufacturing Processes
- EME 106 – Thermo-Fluid Dynamics
- EME 108 – Measurement Systems
- EME 109 – Exp. Methods for Thermal Fluids
- EME 165 – Heat Transfer
- EME 172 – Automatic Control of Eng Systems
- EME 185A – Mech Eng Sys Design
Mechanical Engineering
(Spring)
- EME 106 – Thermo-Fluid Dynamics
- EME 108 – Measurement Systems
- EME 109 – Exp. Methods for Thermal Fluids
- EME 150A – Mechanical Designs
- EME 165 – Heat Transfer
- EME 172 – Automatic Control of Eng Systems
- EME 185B – Mech Engin Sys Design
Upper Division: Elective Options (by quarter)
Upper Division Elective options will not double count for degree requirements. One (1) course is required for each area.
2026-2027 Academic Year
- Fall 2026
- • ENG 001 – Intro to Engineering (incoming students)
• EME 001 – Intro to Mechanical Engineering (incoming students)
• EME 115 – Intro to Num. Analysis & Methods (Applied MAT Elective)
• ENG 188 – Science & Technology of Sustainable Power Generation (Restricted/Technical Elective) - Winter 2027
- • EME 154 – Mechatronics (Restricted/System Dynamics/Technical Elective)
• EME 164 – Introduction to Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Systems (Restricted/Technical Elective)
• EME 171 – Analysis, Sim & Des. of Mech Syst (Restricted/System Dynamics/Technical Elective) - Spring 2027
- • EAE 198 – (COMPRESSIBLE AERODYNAMICS - Aeronautics Elective Option)
• ENG 122 – Introduction to Mechanical Vibrations (Restricted/System Dynamics/Technical Elective)
• EME 115 – Intro to Num. Analysis & Methods (Applied MAT Elective)
• EME 139 – Stability of Flexible Dynamic Systems (Restricted/System Dynamics/Aero/Technical Elective)
• EME 150B – Mechanical Designs (Restricted/System Dynamics)
Undergraduate Summer Courses
- Summer Session I
- • EAE 010 – Drones & Quadcopters
- Summer Session II
- • ENG 102 – Dynamics
• ENG 105 – Thermodynamics
MAE Graduate Courses
View the list of graduate courses below. For more information, visit the MAE Graduate enrollment page.
MAE 299 Agreement: All graduate students must have a MAE 299 agreement signed prior to enrollment. Signed agreements must be uploaded to Box. MAE 290C/299/396 CRNS (For MAE Faculty Only).
2026-2027 Academic Year
- Fall 2026
- • MAE 210A – Advanced Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer
• MAE 230 – Introduction to Neural-Machine-Interfaces & Assisted Human Movement
• MAE 265 – Aeroacoustics
• MAE 278 – Estimation Theory & Application
• MAE 297 – SEMINAR
• MAE 298 – Varying Topics (Based on Faculty) - Winter 2027
- • MAE 217 – Combustion
• MAE 222 – Advanced Dynamics
• MAE 239 – Advanced Finite Elements & Optimization
• MAE 272 – Theory & Design of Control Systems
• MAE 297 – SEMINAR
• MAE 298 – Varying Topics (Based on Faculty) - Spring 2027
- • MAE 219 – Introduction to Scientific Computing in Solid & Fluid Dynamics
• MAE 228 – Introduction to BioMEMS
• MAE 237 – Analysis & Design of Composite Structures
• MAE 245 – Micro- & Nano-Technology in Life Sciences
• MAE 258 – Hybrid Electric Vehicle System Theory & Design
• MAE 259 – Modern Manufacturing Technologies
• MAE 297 – SEMINAR
Featured MAE 298 (Group Study) Topics
MAE 298 sections provide faculty with the opportunity to cover specific topics important to them and their research.
Unless specifically stated, all MAE 298 sections are (4) units. Please be sure to select the appropriate units when enrolling via ScheduleBuilder. Learn how to adjust your variable units.
- Fall 2026
- Topic: Bioastronautics (course information)
Faculty: Whittle, Rich
Day/Time: T,R 12:10 PM - 2:00 PM
CRN: 35815
Section: 003
Topic: Ultrasound: Fundamentals and Therapeutic Applications (course information)
Faculty: Habibi, Mohsen
Day/Time: T,R 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
CRN: 35814
Section: 002
Topic: Machine Learning
Faculty: Soltani, Iman
Day/Time: M,W 12:10 PM - 2:00 PM
CRN: 35816
Section: 005 - Winter 2027
- Topic: Turbulence Flow (course information)
Faculty: Camli, Badrya
Day/Time: TBA
CRN: TBA
Section: TBA