Course Schedules

Last Updated on 01/15/2025

The MAE Course Schedule is subject to change without notice!

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Mechanical and Engineering Core Offerings

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 004 – Eng. Graphics Design
ENG 102 – Dynamics
ENG 103 – Fluid Mechanics
ENG 105 – Thermodynamics

 


​​​​​​Aerospace Science
(Fall)

EAE 127 – Applied Aircraft Aerodynamics
EAE 133 – Finite Element Methods in Structures
EAE 140 – Rocket Propulsion (Astro/Aero Elective)

 



Mechanical Engineering
(Fall)

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 – Automatic Control of Eng Systems

Engineering
(Winter)

ENG 004 – Eng. Graphics Design
ENG 102 – Dynamics
ENG 103 – Fluid Mechanics
ENG 105 – Thermodynamics
ENG 190 – Prof Responsibilities of Engineers


​​​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

 

Mechanical Engineering
(Winter)

EME 050 – Manufacturing Processes
EME 106 – Thermo-Fluid Dynamics
EME 108 – Measurement Systems
EME 109 – Exp. Methods for Thermal Fluids
EME 172 – Automatic Control of Eng Systems
EME 185A – Mechl Engin Sys Design Project

Engineering
(Spring)

ENG 102 – Dynamics
ENG 103 – Fluid Mechanics
ENG 105 – Thermodynamics
ENG 190 – Prof Responsibilities of Engineers



Aerospace Science
(Spring)

EAE 130B – Aircraft Performance & Design
EAE 143B – Space Vehicle 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 – Mechl Engin Sys Design Project

Upper Division Elective Options (by quarter)

NOTE: Upper Division Elective options will not double count for degree requirements. (1) course is required for each area. 

2024-2025 Academic Year

  • Fall 2024
  • ENG 001 – Intro to Engineering (incoming students)
    EME 001 – Intro to Mechanical Engineering (incoming students)
    EME 171 – Analysis, Sim & Des. of Mech Syst (Restricted/System Dynamics/Technical Elective)
  • Winter 2025
  • ENG 122 – Introduction to Mechanical Vibrations (Restricted/System Dynamics/Technical Elective)
    EME 154 – Mechatronics (Restricted/System Dynamics/Technical Elective)
    EME 164 - Introduction to Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Systems (Restricted/Technical Elective)
  • Spring 2025
  • EME 134 - Vehicle Stability (Restricted/Technical Elective)
    EME 139 - Stability of Flexible Dynamic Systems (Restricted/System Dynamics/Aero/Technical Elective)
    EME 150B – Mechanical Designs (Restricted/System Dynamics)
    ENG 188 - Science & Technology of Sustainable Power Generation (Restricted/Technical Elective)
    EME 189L - Vehicle & Transportation Systems (General Elective)

2025-2026 Academic Year

  • Fall 2025
  • ENG 001 – Intro to Engineering (incoming students)
    EME 001 – Intro to Mechanical Engineering (incoming students)
    EME 163 - Internal Combustion Engines & Future Alternatives (Restricted/System Dynamics/Technical Elective)
    EME 171 – Analysis, Sim & Des. of Mech Syst (Restricted/System Dynamics/Technical Elective)
  • Winter 2026
  • EME 115 – Intro to Num. Analysis & Methods (Applied MAT Elective)
    EME 150B – Mechanical Designs (Restricted/System Dynamics/Technical Elective)
    EME 161 - Combustion & the Environment (Restricted/Technical Elective)
  • Spring 2026
  • 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)
    EME 154 – Mechatronics (Restricted/System Dynamics/Technical Elective)
    ENG 188 - Science & Technology of Sustainable Power Generation (Restricted/Technical Elective)
    EME 189L - Vehicle & Transportation Systems (General Elective)

Summer Courses

  • Undergraduate Only - 2025 Summer Session (Tentative)
  • Summer Session I:
    EAE 010: Drones & Quadcopters
    ENG 004: Engineering Graphics in Design

    Summer Session II:
    EME 050: Manufacturing Processes
    ENG 102: Dynamics
    ENG 105: Thermodynamics


MAE Graduate Courses

MAE Graduate Students may review additional information on the MAE Graduate enrollment page.

MAE Faculty can find their quarterly 290C/299 CRNs here: 

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NOTE: All graduate students must have a MAE 299 agreement signed prior to their enrollment.

Signed MAE 299 agreements may be uploaded to:

2024-2025 Academic Year

  • FALL 2024
  • MAE 210A — Advanced Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer
    MAE 218 - Advanced Energy Systems
    MAE 219 — Introduction to Scientific Computing in Solid & Fluid Dynamics 
    MAE 222 - Advanced Dynamics 
    MAE 235 - Rotorcraft Aerodynamics
    MAE 257 - Advanced Manufacturing
    MAE 272 — Theory & Design of Control Systems
    MAE 275 - Guidance & Control of Unmanned Aerial Systems

    MAE 297 — SEMINAR
    MAE 298 — Varying Topics (Based on Faculty)
  • WINTER 2025
  • MAE 211 - Fluid Flow & Heat Transfer
    MAE 216 - Advanced Thermodynamics
    MAE 239 - Advanced Finite Elements & Optimization
    MAE 250C - Mechanical Performance of Materials 
    MAE 259 - Modern Manufacturing Technologies
    MAE 271 — Advanced Modeling & Simulation of Mechatronic Systems
    MAE 273A - Single Input Single Output (SISO) Optimal Robust Control

    MAE 297 — SEMINAR
    MAE 298 — Varying Topics (Based on Faculty)
  • SPRING 2025

  • MAE 207 - Engineering Experimentation & Uncertainty Analysis
    MAE 237 — Analysis & Design of Composite Structures
    MAE 245 - Micro- & Nano-Technology in Life Sciences
    MAE 253 - Network Theory & Applications
    MAE 258 - Hybrid Electric Vehicle System Theory & Design
    MAE 263 - Introduction to Computational Aerodynamics & Fluid Dynamic

    MAE 297 — SEMINAR
    MAE 298 — Varying Topics (Based on Faculty)

2025-2026 Academic Year

  • Fall 2025
  • MAE 210A — Advanced Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer
    MAE 250A — Advanced Methods in Mechanical Design
    MAE 252 — Information Processing for Autonomous Robotics
    MAE 259 — Modern Manufacturing Technologies
    MAE 272 — Theory & Design of Control Systems

    MAE 297 — SEMINAR
    MAE 298 — Varying Topics (Based on Faculty)
  • Winter 2026
  • MAE 207 — Engineering Experimentation & Uncertainty Analysis
    MAE 218 — Advanced Energy Systems
    MAE 226 — Acoustics & Noise Control
    MAE 248 — Advanced Turbomachinery
    MAE 250B — Advanced Methods in Mechanical Design
    MAE 257 — Advanced Manufacturing
    MAE 271 — Advanced Modeling & Simulation of Mechatronic Systems

    MAE 297 — SEMINAR
    MAE 298 — Varying Topics (Based on Faculty)
  • Spring 2026
  • MAE 210B — Advanced Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer
    MAE 217 — Combustion
    MAE 232 — Skeletal Tissue Mechanics
    MAE 250C — Mechanical Performance of Materials
    MAE 256 — Sustainable Manufacturing & Design
    MAE 269 — Fuel Cell Systems
    MAE 273B — Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) Optimal Robust Control
    MAE 275 — Guidance & Control of Unmanned Aerial Systems

    MAE 297 — SEMINAR
    MAE 298 — Varying Topics (Based on Faculty)
     

Featured MAE 298 (Group Study) Topics

MAE 298 sections provide faculty with the opportunity to cover specific topics important to them and their research.

Spring 2025

  • Topic: Estimation Theory and Application
    Faculty:  Lin, Xinfan
    Day/Time:  M,W 12:10-2pm
    CRN:  44663


Fall  2025

  • Topic: Design of Experiments and Statistical Methods for Engineers (course information)
    Faculty:  Whittle, Rich
    Day/Time:  T,R - 12:10 PM - 2:00 PM
    CRN:  36130
     
  • Topic: (pending)
    Faculty:  Harvey, Christina
    Day/Time:  T,R - 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    CRN:  36129
     
  • Topic: (pending)
    Faculty:  Soltani, Iman
    Day/Time:  M,W - 12:10 PM - 2:00 PM
    CRN:  36131