

Introductory course for nonengineering majors. Enrollment restricted to BE 25, MC 25, MC 27, MC 29, and MC 30–34 majors only. Use of components: fasteners, couplings, DC motors, oral/written communication with graphics. Program or materials fees may apply. Topics include 2D/3D CAD (drawing projections/isometrics, dimensioning), design problem identification, prototype fabrication techniques (shop skills, rapid prototyping), design process (concept generation/selection, risk reduction strategies, scheduling), learning from hardware performance (problem solving/redesign), teamwork. Introduction to design process through hands-on individual and team projects. General topics include historical background, career opportunities, engineering ethics, and professionalism.

Introduction to Aerospace Engineering (4)Īn introduction to topics in aeronautical and astronautical engineering including aerodynamics, propulsion, flight mechanics, structures, materials, orbital mechanics, design, mission planning, and environments. When possible, MAE does offer selected large enrollment courses more than once each year. While most lower-division courses are offered more than once each year, many MAE upper-division courses are taught only once per year, and courses are scheduled to be consistent with the curricula as shown in the tables. Students are advised that they may be dropped at any time from course rosters if prerequisites have not been met.

The department expects that students will adhere to these policies of their own volition and enroll in courses accordingly. Where these restrictions apply, the registrar will not enroll other students except by department stamp on class enrollment cards. Furthermore, the majority of MAE courses have enrollment restrictions that give priority to or are open only to students who have been admitted to an MAE major. (The department does not consider D or F grades as adequate preparation for subsequent material.) Additional details are given under the various program outlines, course descriptions, and admission procedures for the Jacobs School of Engineering in this catalog. Coursesįor course descriptions not found in the UC San Diego General Catalog 2023–24, please contact the department for more information.Īll undergraduate students enrolled in MAE courses or admitted to an MAE program are expected to meet prerequisite and performance standards, i.e., students may not enroll in any MAE courses or courses in another department which are required for the major prior to having satisfied prerequisite courses with a C– or better. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)Īll courses, faculty listings, and curricular and degree requirements described herein are subject to change or deletion without notice.
