University of California, Los Angeles Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science 77 courses
The aerospace engineering program is concerned with the design and construction of various types of fixed-wing and rotary-wing (helicopters) aircraft used for air transportation and national defense. It is also concerned with the design and construction of spacecraft, the exploration and utilization of space, and related technological fields. Aerospace engineering is characterized by a very high level of technology. The aerospace engineer is likely to operate at the forefront of scientific discoveries, often stimulating these discoveries and providing the inspiration for the creation of new scientific concepts. Meeting these demands requires the imaginative use of many disciplines, including fluid mechanics and aerodynamics, structural mechanics, materials and aeroelasticity, dynamics, control and guidance, propulsion, and energy conversion. The aerospace engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The Aerospace Engineering major is a designated capstone major. Within their capstone courses, Aerospace Engineering students are exposed to the conceptual and design phases for aircraft development and produce a structural design of a component, such as a lightweight aircraft wing. Graduates should be able to apply their knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering in technical systems; design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs; function as productive members of a team; identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Preparation for the Major
Complete the following 14 courses and either Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering M20 or 20P or Computer Science 31:
Preparation for the Major: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering M20 or 20P or Computer Science 31
Select one course from:
The Major
Complete 23 courses as follows:
The Major: Required Courses
Complete the following 11 courses:
The Major: Required Courses: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 157 or 157W
Select one course from:
The Major: Departmental Breadth Courses
Complete the following two departmental breadth courses (if one or both of these courses are taken as part of the technical breadth requirement, students must select a replacement upper-division course or courses from the departmentβexcept for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 156Aβor, by petition, from outside the department).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EC ENGR 100 | Electrical and Electronic Circuits | 4 |
| MAT SCI 104 | Science of Engineering Materials | 4 |
The Major: Tracks
Select one of the following tracks:
The Major: Tracks: Aeronautics
The Major: Tracks: Space
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MECH&AE C150R | Rocket Propulsion Systems | 4 |
| MECH&AE 161A | Introduction to Astronautics | 4 |
| MECH&AE 161B | Introduction to Space Technology | 4 |
| MECH&AE 161C | Spacecraft Design | 4 |
The Major: Technical Breadth
Select three technical breadth courses (12 units) from an approved list available in the Office of Academic and Student Affairs.
The Major: Capstone Design
Complete the following two courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MECH&AE 157D | Aerospace Design Laboratory I | 4 |
| MECH&AE 157E | Aerospace Design Laboratory II | 4 |
The Major: Major Field Elective
Select one major field elective course (4 units) from the track not chosen:
The Major: Major Field Elective: Aeronautics
The Major: Major Field Elective: Space
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MECH&AE C150R | Rocket Propulsion Systems | 4 |
| MECH&AE 161A | Introduction to Astronautics | 4 |
| MECH&AE 161B | Introduction to Space Technology | 4 |
| MECH&AE 161C | Spacecraft Design | 4 |
The Major: Additional Major Field Elective
Select one major field elective course (4 units) from the following. Courses applied as a required course may not be applied.
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