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Course Schedules

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