Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)
STUDENT AFFAIRS: 182 Engineering Building II, Warren College
http://maeweb.ucsd.edu
http://aerospace.ucsd.edu
Professors
Courses
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is a re-organization
of the former Applied Mechanics and Engineering Sciences (AMES) Department.
The MAE Department administers the interdepartmental Chemical Engineering
Program (CENG). The Structural Engineering Department (SE) is a separate
department.
Entering MAE freshmen will follow the new set of course work guidelines
detailed in this section. Continuing students and transfer students
will continue with their current set of course work guidelines outlined
in previous general catalogs. The Student Affairs Office can provide
the proper curriculum tables.
All MAE, CENG and AMES students are encouraged to visit the Student
Affairs Office in EBU II for any clarification. SE students will refer
to the SE section of the general catalog and should visit the Student
Affairs Office located on the third floor of the Science and Engineering
Research Facility (SERF).
Department Focus
The instructional and research programs are grouped into two major
areas: mechanical engineering and aerospace engineering. Both the undergraduate
and graduate programs are characterized by strong interdisciplinary
relationships with the Departments of Physics, Mathematics, Bioengineering,
Chemistry, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science and
Engineering, Structural Engineering, the Materials Science Program,
and associated campus institutes such as the UCSD Center for Energy
Research, the Institute for Nonlinear Science, Institute of Geophysics
and Planetary Physics, Institute for Pure and Applied Physical Sciences,
Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Center for Magnetic Recording
Research, Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials, California Space
Institute, and Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
The educational mission of the department is to provide an excellent
education to the next generation of mechanical and aerospace engineers
as one of the nations leading and most innovative mechanical and
aerospace engineering departments.
This broad mission is supported by the following specific educational
goals:
- To provide our students with a strong technical education that
will enable them to have successful careers as professional mechanical
aerospace and chemical engineers, as educators in academia, and as
members of other professions.
- To prepare our students for rapid technological change with the
core knowledge central to assuring that they are able to continuously
improve their skills across a range of disciplines throughout their
professional careers.
- To prepare our students to communicate effectively and to deal
knowledgeably and ethically with the impact of technology in our society
and on global issues.
The Undergraduate Program
Degree and Program Options
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) offers
traditional ABET accredited engineering programs leading to the B.S.
degree in mechanical engineering and chemical engineering. MAE also
offers traditional nonaccredited engineering programs leading to the
B.S. Degree in aerospace engineering, engineering science, and environmental
engineering. The EAC ABET (Engineering Accreditation Commission of the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accreditation is
currently being sought for the aerospace engineering program. The B.S.
programs require a minimum of 196 units. The Chemical Engineering Program
(CENG) is an interdepartmental program and is described more completely
under the Chemical Engineering Program section in this catalog.
All MAE programs of study have strong components in laboratory experimentation,
numerical computation, and engineering design. Design is emphasized
throughout the curricula by open-ended homework problems, by laboratory
and computer courses which include student-initiated projects, and finally
by senior design project courses which often involve teams of students
working to solve engineering design problems brought in from industry.
The MAE programs are designed to prepare students receiving bachelors
degrees for professional careers or for graduate education in their
area of specialization. In addition, the programs can also be taken
by students who intend to use their undergraduate engineering education
as preparation for postgraduate professional training in nontechnical
fields such as business administration, law, or medicine.
Mechanical engineering is a traditional four-year curriculum
in mechanics, vibrations, thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat transfer,
materials, control theory, and mechanical design. Graduates find employment
in the mechanical and aerospace industries as well as electro-mechanical
or biomedical industries. Mechanical engineers are involved in material
processing, manufacturing, assembling, and maintenance of life-line
facilities such as power plants.
Mechanical design includes conceptual design, drafting with 3D CAD
programs, stress, dynamics, heat transfer or fluid dynamics analyses,
and the optimization of the total system for superior performance and
customer satisfaction. In manufacturing, the objective is to enhance
efficiency and economy by utilizing numerical control (NC) of machine
tools, mechatronics, micro-machining, and rapid prototyping. Currently,
engineers have available computers, process models, and sensors to improve
the quality and productivity of the manufacturing lines. In preparation
for this modern era, the mechanical engineering curriculum emphasizes
CAD courses, computer courses, laboratory courses, and design courses
in addition to providing a strong background in basic science.
The following educational objectives have been established for the
mechanical engineering program:
- To provide a sound introduction to the basic sciences that underlie
the disciplines of mechanical and aerospace engineering
- To provide a thorough training in methods of analysis, including
problem formulation and the mathematical and computational skills
required by mechanical engineers
- To teach students the experimental and data analysis techniques
required for engineering applications
- To teach the fundamentals of the design process, including project
management, the synthesis of information from different disciplinary
areas, and innovation and creative problem solving in an engineering
setting
- To prepare students in the skills required for successful participation
on teams and in leadership positions, including effective written
and oral communication
- To instill in our students an understanding of their professional
and ethical responsibilities
- To provide students with the opportunity to gain a range of experiences
through classroom and extramural activities on campus and through
partnerships and internships with industry, with primary and secondary
schools, and with other organizations
Aerospace engineering is a four-year curriculum that prepares
students for a career in the aeronautical and astronautical industries,
related technology industries, or for graduate school.
The mission of the aerospace engineering program is to prepare students
to be outstanding scientists and engineering leaders by emphasizing
engineering fundamentals, principles of professional practices, and
their integration into the design/development of advanced aeronautical
and astronautical systems. The primary goals are:
- to provide our students with a strong technical education that will
enable them to have successful careers as professional aerospace engineers,
as educators in academia, and as members of other professions
- to prepare our students for rapid technological change with the
core knowledge central to assuring that they are able to continuously
improve their skills across a range of disciplines throughout their
professional careers
- to prepare our students to communicate effectively and to deal
knowledgeably and ethically with the impact of technology in our society
and on global issues
The curriculum was developed to emphasize engineering fundamentals,
aerospace topics, and the integration of these fundamentals and topics
into the design of an aerospace system. Courses in engineering fundamentals
include materials, solid and fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, computer
modeling, computer-aided-design, numerical analysis, and controls. Courses
covering the aerospace engineering topics include aerodynamics, aerospace
structures, flight mechanics, dynamics and control of aerospace vehicles,
and propulsion. Students complete the program by taking a two-quarter
capstone design course that integrates all of their aerospace education
into the design, development, and testing of an aeronautical or astronautical
vehicle or component. Throughout the program, students take laboratory
courses that expose them to modern testing techniques and enhance their
understanding of complex engineering topics. The programs main
objectives are:
- to provide students with a strong foundation in engineering fundamentals;
in-depth knowledge of key topics in aerospace engineering including
aerodynamics, propulsion, flight mechanics, orbital mechanics, aerospace
structures and materials, and design and control of aerospace systems;
and an awareness of the value of life-long learning
- to provide thorough training in methods of analysis and problem-solving
including mathematical and computational skills and use of contemporary
software and information technology tools
- to teach students the experimental and data analysis techniques
required for aerospace engineering applications
- to teach the fundamentals of the open-ended design process, including
project management, synthesis and integration of information from
fundamental and interdisciplinary areas, manufacturing and incorporation
of non-technical issues, and innovation and creative problem solving
in an engineering environment
- to prepare students with the skills required for successful participation
on teams and for leadership positions, including effective written
and oral communication skills and professionalism
- to instill in our students an understanding of the role and importance
of professional responsibility and engineering ethics
- to provide students with the opportunity to gain a range of experiences
through classroom and extramural activities on campus and through
participation and internships with industry and other organizations
Further discussion of the degree requirements and policies are provided
in the Aerospace Engineering Undergraduate Student Handbook.
The engineering science program resembles the Mechanical Engineering
Program, except the amount of mechanical design is reduced and control
theory is not required. In addition to core courses in dynamics, vibrations,
structures, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and laboratory
experimentation, a large number of technical electives are scheduled.
This aspect of the curriculum allows flexibility by permitting specialization
and in-depth study in one area of the engineering sciences or through
a sequence of courses on various emerging technologies. Students must
consult their advisers to develop a sound course of study to fulfill
the technical elective of this program. Although a sequence in non-sciences
may be permitted, the faculty advisers may insist on a substantial number
of MAE or other science courses as technical electives.
Environmental engineering is a four-year curriculum that resembles
the chemical engineering curriculum in its first two years, with fundamental
engineering courses in mechanics, thermodynamics, physics, chemistry,
and mathematics. In the third and fourth year, the programs diverge:
an environmental engineering sequence is offered, as well as further
specialization in fluid mechanics, and a wide choice of technical electives,
both from within MAE and other departments. The environmental engineering
major focuses on conveying an understanding and awareness of the fundamental
processes associated with human industrial activity that have environmental
implications, and on equipping the next generation of engineers with
the tools to develop technologies that enable sustainable economic growth.
The following educational objectives have been established for the
environmental engineering program:
- to provide a sound introduction to the basic sciences that underlie
the disciplines of environmental engineering
- to provide a thorough training in methods of analysis, including
problem formulation and the mathematical and computational skills
required by environmental engineers
- to teach students the experimental and data analysis techniques
required for engineering applications
- to teach the fundamentals of the design process, including project
management, the synthesis of information from different disciplinary
areas, and innovation and creative problem solving in an engineering
setting
- to prepare students in the skills required for successful participation
on teams and in leadership positions, including effective written
and oral communication
- to instill in our students an understanding of their professional
and ethical responsibilities
- to provide students with the opportunity to gain a range of experiences
through classroom and extramural activities on campus and through
partnerships and internships with industry, with primary and secondary
schools, and with other organizations
Other Undergraduate Programs of Study in MAE
The engineering mechanics minor involves successful completion
of seven MAE courses, including at least five upper-division courses open
to students who meet the course prerequisites: one must be MAE 130A; one
must be 101A (or CENG 101A) or 131A (or both may be taken); and the balance
must be selected from MAE 3, 9 or 10, 20, 10, 110A, CENG 102, 130B, and
160. This set of courses provides a good introduction to engineering analysis
and would be useful to nonengineering majors desiring a background that
could be used in professional communication with engineers.
Other minor options are restricted. Students wishing to arrange
a sequence of MAE courses to satisfy minor requirements, or to meet
particular academic interests, must consult the MAE Student Affairs
Office for referral to the appropriate MAE faculty member.
Program Accreditation
The B.S. Programs in mechanical engineering are accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering
and Technology (ABET/EAC).
Major Requirements
Specific course requirements for each major program are outlined in
tables in this section of the catalog. In addition to the required technical
courses specifically indicated, a suggested scheduling of humanities
and social science courses (HSS) are distributed in the curricula for
students to use to meet college general-education requirements. To graduate,
students must maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0, and the department
requires at least a C grade in each course required for the major.
Deviations from these programs of study must be approved by the Undergraduate
Affairs Committee prior to taking alternative courses. In addition,
technical elective (TE) course selections must have departmental approval
prior to taking the courses. In the accredited programs, TE courses
are restricted to meet ABET standards. Courses such as MAE 195, 197,
and 198 are not allowed as a technical elective in meeting the upper-division
major requirements. MAE 199 can be used as a technical elective only
under restrictive conditions. Policy regarding these conditions may
be obtained from the departments Student Affairs Office.
Students with different academic preparation may vary the scheduling
of lower-division courses such as math, physics and chemistry, but should
consult the department. Deviations in scheduling MAE upper-division
courses is discouraged and requires prior approval. Most lower-division
courses are offered more than once each year to permit students some
flexibility in their program scheduling. However, 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. When possible,
MAE does offer large enrollment courses more than once each year. A
tentative schedule of course offerings is available from the department
each spring for the following academic year.
General-Education/College Requirements
For graduation each student must satisfy general-education course requirements
determined by the students college as well as the major requirements
determined by the department. The six colleges at UCSD require widely
different general-education courses, and the number of such courses
differs from one college to another. Each student should choose his
or her college carefully, considering the special nature of the college
and the breadth of general education.
Each MAE program allows for humanities and social science (HSS) courses
so that students can fulfill their college requirements. In the ABET
accredited programs, students must develop a program that includes a
total of at least twenty-four units in the arts, humanities, and social
sciences, not including subjects such as accounting, industrial management,
finance, or personnel administration. It should be noted, however, that
some colleges require more than the nine or ten HSS courses indicated
in the curriculum tables. Accordingly, students in these colleges could
take longer to graduate than the indicated four-year schedule. Students
must consult with their college to determine which HSS courses to take.
Professional Licensing
After graduation, all students are encouraged to take the Fundamentals
of Engineering (FE) examination as the first step in becoming licensed
as a professional engineer (PE). Students graduating from an accredited
program can take the PE examination after FE certification and two years
of work experience; students graduating from a nonaccredited program
can take the PE examination after FE certification and four years of
work experience.
For further information please contact your local Board of Registration
for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Four-Year Programs in Engineering
Two computer languages, C/C++ (MAE 9) and FORTRAN (MAE 10) are offered
to MAE students but only one course is required. FORTRAN (MAE 10) is
recommended for students interested in software development of large-scale
computer codes for calculation of the response of structures and machines,
and for the simulation of new products and manufacturing processes.
C/C++ (MAE 9) is recommended for students who plan to be involved in
data acquisition, parallel processing over the network, and use of CAD
software for design and graphics.
Mechanical Engineering
The Mechanical Engineering Program has a traditional ABET accredited
four-year curriculum involving mechanics, vibrations, thermodynamics,
fluid flow, heat transfer, materials, control theory, and mechanical
design. Graduates of this program are expected to have the following
skills, knowledge, and abilities:
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
to mechanical engineering problems
- An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze
and interpret data
- An ability to design mechanical and thermal systems, components,
or processes to meet desired needs
- An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- An ability to communicate effectively with written, oral, and visual
means
- The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global and societal context
- A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong
learning
- A knowledge of contemporary issues
- An ability to use modern engineering techniques, skills, and computing
tools necessary for engineering practice.
- A familiarity with chemistry, calculus-based physics, and advanced
mathematics
- Familiarity with probability theory, statistics, and linear algebra
Recommended Course SequenceMechanical Engineering for Students
entering fall 2003
FALL
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WINTER
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SPRING
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Freshman Year
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Math. 20A
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Math. 20B
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Math. 21C
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MAE 1
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Phys. 2A
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Phys. 2B & 2BL
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Chem. 6A
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Chem. 6B
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MAE 3
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HSS
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HSS
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HSS
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Sophomore Year
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Math. 21D
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Math. 20F
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Math. 20E
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Phys. 2C & 2CL
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MAE 9 or 10
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MAE 130B or SE 101B
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MAE 20
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MAE 130 or SE 101A
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MAE 131A
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HSS
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HSS
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HSS
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Junior Year
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MAE 110A
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MAE 101A
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MAE 101B
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MAE 105
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MAE 143A
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MAE 143B
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MAE 140
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MAE 130C
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MAE 170
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MAE 107
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MAE 160
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HSS
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Senior Year
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MAE 101C
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MAE 171A
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MAE 171B
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MAE 156A
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MAE 156B
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TE
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MAE 150
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TE
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HSS
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TE
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HSS
|
HSS
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|
* Students entering the mechanical engineering major prior to fall
2001 should see the MAE Student Affairs Office for the recommended course
sequence.
Chem. 6AH-6BH sequence may be taken in place of Chem. 6A-B.
In fulfilling the humanities and social science requirements
(HSS), students must take a total of at least twenty-four units in the
arts, humanities, and social sciences, not including subjects such as
accounting, industrial management, finance, or personnel administration.
Ten HSS courses are listed here; individual college requirements may
be higher.
Technical electives (TE) must be an upper-division or graduate
course in the engineering sciences, natural sciences or mathematics.
MAE 141A has been re-numbered to MAE 143B.
Students entering fall 2001 and later are required to take MAE
143A and should not take ECE 101.
See the MAE Student Affairs Office for a complete list of Technical
Electives.
Engineering Science
The engineering science program resembles the mechanical engineering
program, except that the course load of mechanical design is reduced,
and control theory is not required. In addition to core courses in dynamics,
vibrations structures, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer,
and laboratory experimentation, a large number of technical electives
are scheduled. This aspect of the curriculum allows flexibility, permitting
specialization and in-depth study in one area of the engineering sciences
or development of a sequence of courses emerging from the current research
interests of the faculty of MAE and/or other departments, e.g., sequences
in the earth sciences, transportation, or energy-related studies. Students
intending to pursue postgraduate professional careers in non-technical
fields such as business administration, law, or medicine may develop
an appropriate sequence of courses. Although a sequence in the non-sciences
may be permitted, the faculty adviser may insist on a substantial number
of MAE or other science courses as technical electives. Students must
consult their advisers to develop a balanced course of study to fulfill
the technical elective requirements of this program. This curriculum
also allows the highest number of humanities and social science courses
(HSS) to meet college general-education requirements.
Recommended Course SequenceEngineering Science for Students
entering fall 2003*
FALL
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WINTER
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SPRING
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Freshman Year
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Math. 20A
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Math. 20B
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Math. 21C
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MAE 1
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Phys. 2A
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Phys. 2B & 2BL
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Chem. 6A
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Chem. 6B
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MAE 3
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HSS
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HSS
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HSS
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Sophomore Year
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Math. 21D
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Math. 20F
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Math. 20E
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Phys. 2C & 2CL
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MAE 9 or 10
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MAE 130B or SE 101B
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MAE 20
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MAE 130A or SE 101A
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MAE 131A
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HSS
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HSS
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HSS
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Junior Year
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MAE 110A
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MAE 101A
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MAE 101B
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MAE 105
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MAE 160
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MAE 170
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MAE 140
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MAE 130C
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HSS
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MAE 107*
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HSS
|
HSS
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Senior Year
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MAE 150
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MAE 171A
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MAE 171B
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MAE 101C
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TE
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TE
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TE
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TE
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HSS
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HSS
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HSS
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HSS
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|
* Students entering fall 1999 and 2000 should see the MAE Student Affairs
Office for MAE 107 options.
Chem. 6AH-6BH sequence may be taken in place of Chem. 6A-B.
Humanities and social science (HSS) courses should be selected
to meet general-education requirements of the colleges. Individual college
requirements may be higher or lower than what is listed here.
Four technical elective (TE) courses must be upper-division
or graduate courses in the engineering sciences, natural sciences or
mathematics selected with prior approval of the department. A sequence
of non-science courses may also be selected with prior approval (see
program description).
See the Student Affairs Office for a complete list of Technical Electives.
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace engineering is a four-year curriculum that begins
with fundamental engineering courses in mechanics, thermodynamics, materials,
solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Additional courses
are required in aerospace structures, aerodynamics, flight mechanics,
propulsion, controls, and aerospace design. Graduates of this program
enter graduate school or enter the aerospace industry to develop aircraft
and spacecraft, but also they find employment in other areas that use
similar technologies, such as mechanical and energy-related fields.
Examples include automobile, naval, and sporting equipment manufacturing.
Graduates of this program are expected to have the following skills,
knowledge, and abilities:
- an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
to aerospace engineering problems
- an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze
and interpret data
- an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired
needs
- an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
- an ability to communicate effectively with written, oral, and visual
means
- the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global and societal context
- a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong
learning
- a knowledge of contemporary issues
- an ability to use modern engineering techniques, skills, and computing
tools necessary for engineering practice
- knowledge of key topics in aeronautical engineering including aerodynamics,
aerospace materials, structures, propsion, flight mechanics, and stability
and control
- knowledge of topics in astronautical engineering including attitude
determination and control, space structures, orbital mechanics, and
rocket propulsion
- an ability to integrate knowledge of the fundamental topics in
the design of an aerospace system
Recommended Course Sequence Aerospace Engineering for Students
entering fall 2003
FALL
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WINTER
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SPRING
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Freshman Year
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Math. 20A
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Math. 20B
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Math. 21C
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MAE 2
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Phys. 2A
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Phys. 2B & 2BL
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Chem. 6A
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HSS
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SE 2
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HSS
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HSS
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HSS
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Sophomore Year
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Math. 21D
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Math. 20F
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Math. 20E
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Phys. 2C& 2CL
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MAE 9 or 10
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MAE 131A
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MAE 3
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MAE 130A or SE 101A
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MAE 130B or SE 101B
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HSS
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HSS
|
HSS
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Junior Year
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MAE 105
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MAE 101A
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MAE 101B
|
MAE 110A
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MAE 130C
|
MAE 143B
|
MAE 140
|
MAE 143A
|
MAE 170
|
MAE 107
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HSS
|
SE 160A
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Senior Year
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MAE 101C
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MAE 155A
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MAE 155B
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MAE 104
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MAE 142
|
HSS
|
MAE 150
|
MAE 175A
|
HSS
|
SE 160B
|
MAE 113
|
TE
|
|
Chem. 6AH may be taken in place of Chem. 6A.
In fulfilling the humanities and social science (HSS) requirements,
students must take a total of at least twenty-four units in the arts,
humanities, and social sciences, not including subjects such as accounting,
industrial management, finance, or personnel administration. Ten HSS
courses are listed here; individual college requirements may be higher.
Technical elective (TE) course must be upper-division or graduate
courses in engineering sciences, natural sciences, or mathematics selected
with a prior approval of the department. See Student Affairs in MAE
for a current list of approved TEs.
Recommended Course Sequence Aerospace Engineering for Students
entering fall 19992002
FALL
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WINTER
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SPRING
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Freshman Year
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Math. 20A
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Math. 20B
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Math. 21C
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MAE 1
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Phys. 2A
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Phys. 2B & 2BL
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Chem. 6A
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Chem. 6B
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MAE 3
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HSS
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HSS
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HSS
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Sophomore Year
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Math. 21D
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Math. 20F
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Math. 20E
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Phys. 2C& 2CL
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MAE 9 or 10
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MAE 130B or SE 101B
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HSS
|
MAE 130A or SE 101A
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MAE 131A
|
HSS
|
HSS
|
SE 2
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Junior Year
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|
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MAE 105
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MAE 101A
|
MAE 101B
|
MAE 110A
|
MAE 130C
|
MAE 143B
|
MAE 140
|
MAE 143A
|
MAE 170
|
HSS
|
HSS
|
SE 160A
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Senior Year
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|
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MAE 101C
|
MAE 142
|
MAE 113
|
MAE 104
|
MAE 155A
|
MAE 155B
|
MAE 150
|
MAE 175A
|
TE
|
SE 160B
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HSS
|
HSS
|
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* Students entering the aerospace major prior to fall 1999 should see
the MAE Student Affairs Office for the recommended course sequence.
Chem. 6AH-6BH sequence may be taken in place of Chem. 6A-B.
In fulfilling the humanities and social science (HSS) requirements,
students must take a total of at least twenty-four units in the arts,
humanities, and social sciences, not including subjects such as accounting,
industrial management, finance, or personnel administration. Ten HSS
courses are listed here; individual college requirements may be higher.
Technical elective (TE) courses must be upper-division or graduate
courses in the engineering sciences, natural sciences or mathematics
selected with prior approval of the department. See Student Affairs
in MAE for a current list of approved TEs.
Environmental Engineering
The environmental engineering program resembles the chemical
engineering program for the first two years. In the third and fourth
year, the programs diverge: an environmental engineering sequence is
offered, as well as further specialization in fluid mechanics, and a
wide choice of technical elective (TE) courses, both from within MAE
and in other departments.
FALL
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WINTER
|
SPRING
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Freshman Year
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Math. 20A
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Math. 20B
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Math. 21C
|
MAE 9 or 10
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Phys. 2A
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Phys. 2B & 2BL
|
Chem. 6A
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Chem. 6B/BL
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Chem. 6C
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HSS
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HSS
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HSS
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Sophomore Year
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Math. 21D
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Math. 20F
|
Math. 20E
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Phys. 2C & 2CL
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CENG 100
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CENG 102
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Chem. 126 or 131
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Chem. 127 or 132
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Chem. 140A or 141A
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HSS
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HSS
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HSS
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Junior Year
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MAE 105
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MAE 101A
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MAE 101B
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CENG 120
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TE
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MAE 170
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MAE 107
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MAE 124
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MAE 101C
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MAE 126A
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MAE 126B
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MAE 125A
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Humanities and social science (HSS) courses should be selected
to meet general-education requirements of the colleges. Individual college
requirements may be higher or lower than what is listed here.
Technical electives (6): at least 2 must be from MAE and 2 must
be upper-division courses.
See MAE Student Affairs Office for a complete list of TE's.
Policies and Procedures for MAE Undergraduate Students
Application for Admission to the Major
Admission to the department as an MAE major or minor, or to fulfill
a major in another department which requires MAE courses, is in accordance
with the general requirements established by the Jacobs School of Engineering.
The admission requirements and procedures are described in detail in
the section on Admission to the Jacobs School of Engineering
in this catalog. Applicants who have demonstrated excellent academic
performance prior to being admitted to UCSD will be admitted directly
to the engineering major of their choice. These directly admitted students
and all students are expected to complete lower- and upper-division
courses, as suggested in the curriculum tables, in a timely fashion
in the sequences outlined.
Transfer Students
Requirements for admission as an MAE major or minor, or into MAE courses,
are the same for transfer students as they are for continuing students
(see section on Admission to the Jacobs School of Engineering
in this catalog). Accordingly, when planning their program, transfer
students should be mindful of lower-division prerequisite course requirements,
as well as for meeting collegiate requirements.
Students who have taken equivalent courses elsewhere may request to
have transfer credit apply toward the departments major requirements.
To receive transfer credit, complete a MAE Student Petition form and
submit it to MAE Student Affairs. For mathematics, chemistry and physics,
transfer equivalencies are determined by the respective departments.
An Undergraduate Student Petition must be submitted to each department
from which you are requesting transfer credit.
Academic Advising
Upon admission to the major, students should consult the catalog or
MAE Web site (http:// maeweb.ucsd.edu) for their program of study or
their undergraduate adviser if they have questions. The program plan
may be revised in subsequent years, but revisions involving curricular
requirements require approval by the undergraduate adviser or the Undergraduate
Affairs Committee. Because some course and/or curricular changes may
be made every year, it is imperative that students consult with the
departments undergraduate adviser on an annual basis.
Many MAE courses are offered only once a year and therefore should
be taken in the recommended sequence. If courses are taken out of sequence,
it may not always be possible to enroll in courses as desired or needed.
If this occurs, students should seek immediate departmental advice.
When a student deviates from the sequence of courses specified for each
curriculum in this catalog, it may be impossible to complete an MAE
major within the normal four-year period.
In addition to the advising available through the Student Affairs Office,
programmatic or technical advice may be obtained from MAE faculty members.
A specific MAE faculty mentor is assigned to each MAE student. All MAE
students are required to meet with their faculty mentor at least once
a quarter.
Program Alterations/Exceptions to Requirements
Variations from or exceptions to any program or course requirements
are possible only if a petition is approved by the MAE Undergraduate
Affairs Committee before the courses in question are taken. Petition
forms may be obtained from the MAE Student Affairs Office and must be
processed through this office.
Independent Study
MAE students may take MAE 199, Independent Study for Undergraduates,
under the guidance of an MAE faculty member. This course is taken as
an elective on a P/NP basis. Under very restrictive conditions, however,
it may be used to satisfy upper-division technical elective course requirements
for the major. Students interested in this alternative must identify
an MAE faculty member with whom they wish to work and propose a two-quarter
research or study topic. After obtaining the faculty members concurrence
on the topic and scope of the study, the student must submit a Special
Studies Course form (each quarter) and an MAE 199 as Technical Elective
Contract form to the Undergraduate Affairs Committee. These forms must
be completed, approved, and processed prior to the add/drop deadline.
Detailed policy in this regard and the requisite forms may be obtained
from the Student Affairs Office.
Teaching
Students interested in participating in the instructional activities
of the department may take MAE 195, Undergraduate Teaching. Normally,
this course is taken as an elective on a P/NP basis. Under very restrictive
conditions, it may be used to satisfy upper-division technical elective
course requirements for the major. Policy in this regard and the appropriate
forms may be obtained from the Student Affairs Office.
Integrated Bachelors/Masters Degree Program
An integrated program leading to a bachelor of science and a master
of science degree in engineering is offered to undergraduate students
who are enrolled in any of the major programs offered by the Department
of MAE. Contact the MAE Graduate Student Affairs Office for details.
The program is open only to UCSD undergraduates. The Department of
MAE does not have financial assistance available for students enrolled
in this program.
The Graduate Program
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers graduate
instruction leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in engineering
sciences with a designated specialization in each of the following
areas: aerospace engineering, applied mechanics, applied ocean sciences,
engineering physics, and mechanical engineering.
Admission is in accordance with the general requirements of the graduate
division, which requires a B.S. and/or M.S. degree in some branch of engineering,
the physical sciences, or mathematics; an overall GPA of 3.0; and three
letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the academic
or professional competence and to the depth of their interest in pursuing
graduate study. In addition, all applicants are required to submit GRE
General Test scores. A minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as
a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all international applicants
whose native language is not English and whose undergraduate education
was conducted in a language other than English. Students who score below
600 on the TOEFL examination are strongly encouraged to enroll in an English
as a second language program before beginning graduate work. (UCSD Extension
offers an excellent English language program during the summer as well
as the academic year.) Applicants are judged competitively. Based on the
candidates background, qualifications, and goals, admission to the
program is in one of three categories: M.S. only, M.S., or Ph.D. Admission
to the M.S. only category is reserved for students for whom the M.S. degree
is likely to be the terminal graduate degree. The M.S. designation is reserved
for students currently interested in obtaining an M.S. degree but who at
a later time may wish to continue in the doctoral degree program. Admission
to the Ph.D. program is reserved for qualified students whose final aim
is a doctoral degree. Policies for possible changes in status are given
under the Masters Degree Program below.
Non-matriculated students are welcome to seek enrollment in MAE courses
via UC Extensions concurrent registration program, but an extension
students enrollment in an MAE graduate course must be approved
by the instructor.
Masters Degree Program
The M.S. program is intended to extend and broaden an undergraduate background
and/or equip practicing engineers with fundamental knowledge in their
particular fields. The degree may be terminal, or obtained on the way
to the Ph.D. The degree is offered under both the Thesis Plan I and
the Comprehensive Examination Plan II (see Graduate Studies: Masters
Degree). A strong effort is made to schedule M.S.-level course
offerings so that students may obtain their M.S. degree in one year of
full-time study or two years of part-time study.
M.S. Time Limit Policy: Full-time M.S. students are permitted seven
quarters in which to complete all requirements. While there are no written
time limits for part-time students, the department has the right to intervene
and set individual deadlines if it becomes necessary.
Course requirements are flexible in the applied mechanics and
engineering physics programs. Specific departmental requirements for
the M.S. degree are as follows:
Thesis Plan I: This plan of study involves both course work
and research, culminating in the preparation of a thesis. A total of
forty-eight units of credit is required: thirty-six units (nine courses)
must be in course work, and twelve units must be in research. The students
program is arranged, with prior approval of the faculty adviser, according
to the following policies:
- Course work must include sixteen units (four courses) of MAE 200-level
courses.
- Units obtained in MAE 205, 259, or 299 may not be applied toward
the course work requirement.
- No more than a total of eight units of MAE 296 and 298 may be applied
toward the course work requirement.
- No more than twelve units of upper-division 100-level courses may
be applied toward the course work requirement.
- Twelve units of MAE 299 must be taken to fulfill the research requirement.
Students must maintain at least a B average in the courses taken to
fulfill the degree requirements. A thesis based on the research is written
and subsequently reviewed by the thesis adviser and two other faculty
members appointed by the dean of Graduate Studies. The review is normally
an oral defense of the thesis.
Comprehensive Examination Plan II: This plan of study involves
course work only and culminates in a comprehensive examination. A total
of forty-eight units of credit (twelve courses) is required. The students
program is arranged, with prior approval of the faculty adviser, according
to the following policies:
- At least sixteen units (four courses) must be MAE 200-level courses.
- Units obtained in MAE 205, 259, or 299 may not be applied toward
the degree requirements.
- No more than a total of eight units of MAE 296 and 298 may be applied
toward the degree requirements.
- No more than twelve units of upper-division 100-level courses may
be applied toward the degree requirements.
Students must maintain at least a B average in the courses taken to
fulfill the degree requirements. The comprehensive examination is conducted
by the adviser and at least two other faculty members. The examination
committee normally conducts an oral examination in two areas of specialization
covered by course work taken by the student. A student working toward
the Ph.D. Degree who has successfully passed two areas of the departments
Ph.D. examination need not take the comprehensive examination for the
M.S. degree.
Change of Degree. Upon completion of the requirements for the
M.S. degree, students admitted as M.S. only or M.S. candidates are not automatically
eligible for admission to the Ph.D. Program
M.S. only candidates who subsequently wish to pursue a doctorate must
submit an application for a change in status to their examining committee.
If the recommendation is positive and the request approved, the student
must submit a general petition for graduate students to effect the change
of status. In addition, the examining committee may recommend that the
examination satisfy one of the three topics required in the departmental
qualifying examination for the doctorate.
M.S. candidates who subsequently wish to pursue a doctorate must also
submit an application for a change in status to their examining committee.
In this case, a special examination is not required. The application,
however, must be approved and signed by an MAE faculty member who expects
to serve as the students Ph.D. adviser. When the request is approved,
the student must submit a general petition for graduate students to
effect the change of status. If the student elects the comprehensive
examination plan for the M.S. degree, this examination may be used not
only to fulfill the requirement for the M.S. degree but also to satisfy
one of the three topics required in the departmental qualifying examination
for the doctorate. In fact, the M.S. examination may be part of the doctoral
examination.
M.S. Program
To complete an M.S. degree with specialization in aerospace engineering,
engineering physics, mechanical engineering, applied mechanics, or applied
ocean sciences, students must complete a sequence of courses unique
to their area. Students should consult with their faculty adviser, as
well as the MAE Graduate Student Affairs Office, when choosing their
courses.
Doctoral Degree Program
The MAE Ph.D. Program is intended to prepare students for a variety
of careers in research and teaching. Therefore, depending on the students
background and ability, research is initiated as soon as possible. In
general, there are no formal course requirements for the Ph.D. All students,
in consultation with their advisers, develop course programs that will
prepare them for the MAE Departmental Qualifying Examination and for
their dissertation research. However, these programs of study and research
must be planned to meet the time limits established to advance to candidacy
and to complete the requirements for the degree. Doctoral students who
have passed the Departmental Examination may take any course for an
S/U grade with the exception of any course that the students Departmental
or Ph.D. Qualifying Examination Committee stipulates must be taken in
order to remove a deficiency. It is strongly recommended that all MAE
graduate students take a minimum of two courses (other than research)
per academic year after passing the Departmental Qualifying Examination.
Specific details in this regard can be obtained from the MAE Student
Affairs Office.
Doctoral Examinations: An MAE Ph.D. student is required to pass
three examinations. The first is a Departmental Qualifying Examination
(DQE) which is intended to determine the candidates ability
to successfully pursue a research project level appropriate for the
doctorate. This first exam must be taken within the first six quarters
of registration as a graduate student. The DQE is an oral examination
by a committee of four persons (two of which must be in the MAE department)
and is based on material taught over 36 units in three areas of study:
a major area (four courses), a minor area (two introductory courses),
and a study in mathematics or basic science (three courses). Students
must submit a plan of study, approved by their adviser, to the Graduate
Affairs Committee for final approval by the end of their second quarter
of graduate study.
The Teaching Experience is required of all MAE Ph.D. students prior
to taking the Ph.D. Qualifying Exam. The teaching experience is defined
as lecturing one hour per week in either a problem-solving section or
regular lecture for one quarter in a course designated by the department.
The requirement can be fulfilled by teaching assistant service or taken
as a course for academic credit (MAE 501). Students must contact the
Student Affairs Office to plan for completion of this requirement.
The Ph.D. Qualifying Examination is the second examination required
of MAE Ph.D. Students In preparation for the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination,
students must have completed the Departmental Qualifying Examination
and the Departmental Teaching Experience requirement, obtained a faculty
research adviser, and have identified a topic for their dissertation
research and have made initial progress. At the time of application
for advancement to candidacy, a doctoral committee responsible for the
remainder of the students graduate program is appointed by the
Graduate Council. The committee conducts the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination,
during which students must demonstrate the ability to engage in dissertation
research. This involves the presentation of a plan for the dissertation
research project. The committee may ask questions directly or indirectly
related to the project and general questions that it determines to be
relevant. Upon successful completion of this examination, students are
advanced to candidacy and are awarded the Candidate in Philosophy degree
(see Graduate Studies section in this catalog).
The Dissertation Defense is the final Ph.D. Examination Upon
completion of the dissertation research project, the student writes
a dissertation that must be successfully defended in an oral examination
and public presentation conducted by the doctoral committee. A complete
copy of the students dissertation must be submitted to each member
of the doctoral committee approximately four weeks before the defense.
It is understood that this copy of the dissertation given to committee
members will not be the final copy, and that the committee members may
suggest changes in the text at the time of the defense. This examination
may not be conducted earlier than three quarters after the date of advancement
to doctoral candidacy. Acceptance of the dissertation by the Office
of Graduate Studies and Research and the university librarian represents
the final step in completion of all requirements for the Ph.D.
There is no formal foreign language requirement for doctoral candidates.
Students are expected to master whatever language is needed for the
pursuit of their own research.
Ph.D. Time Limit Policy. Pre-candidacy status is limited to
four years. Doctoral students are eligible for university support for
six years (engineering physics, seven years). The defense and submission
of the doctoral dissertation must be within seven years (engineering
physics, eight years).
Evaluations. In the spring of each year, the faculty evaluate
each doctoral students overall performance in course work, research,
and prospects for financial support for future years. A written assessment
is given to the student after the evaluation. If a students work
is found to be inadequate, the faculty may determine that the student
cannot continue in the graduate program.
Joint Doctoral Program with San Diego State University
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at UCSD participates
in a joint doctoral program with the Graduate Group in Applied Mechanics
at SDSU. The program leads to the degree of doctor of philosophy in
engineering sciences (applied mechanics). Participants in the program
are required to spend one year enrolled at UCSD; their dissertation
research is carried out under the supervision of an SDSU faculty member.
Information regarding admission may be obtained from the departmental
Student Affairs Office.
The Graduate Curriculum in Chemical Engineering
The Chemical Engineering (CENG) graduate program is an interdepartmental
program and is described more completely under the Chemical Engineering
Program in this catalog.
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)
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