Undergraduate Courses Offered

Undergraduate Courses in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department are between the 1000 - 5000 levels
View a list of our Graduate level courses (5000 and above)

MAE 1010 — Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

This course introduces students to the field of mechanical engineering, engineering computational and programming tools, extracurricular engineering opportunities, and engineering documentation standards.

Credit(s): 3

MAE 1010
MAE 1200 — Engineering Graphics

This course is an introduction to computer aided design including solid modeling, assembly design, engineering drawing conventions, dimensioning and tolerance specification using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Credit(s): 2

MAE 1200
MAE 2160 — Material Science

This course covers the study of atomic and microscopic structures of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composite materials, and how these structures affect material properties.

Credit(s): 0–3

MAE 2160
MAE 2165 — Material Science Laboratory

Laboratory sessions are held weekly in which the mechanical and thermal properties of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composite materials are studied.

Credit(s): 1

MAE 2165
MAE 2300 — Thermodynamics I

This course covers the first and second laws of thermodynamics; analysis of open and closed systems; equations of state; power and refrigeration cycles; and problem-solving methodology.

Credit(s): 3

MAE 2300
MAE 2450 — Engineering Numerical Methods

This course explores basic tools of numerical analysis, solution to ordinary and partial differential equations, and software development.

Credit(s): 0–3

MAE 2450
MAE 3040 — Mechanics of Solids

Students learn about stress, strain, and deflection due to flexure and shear. Topics include combined stresses, instability, nonsymmetric bending, torsion, and energy methods.

Credit(s): 3

MAE 3040
MAE 3340 — Instrumentation and Measurements

Students learn principles and application of mechanical instrumentation and experimentation. Topics include sensing elements, signal conditioning, data acquisition, statistical analysis of data, and instrumentation system design.

Credit(s): 0–3

MAE 3340
MAE 3420 — Fluid Mechanics

Students learn the application of fluid dynamic theory to inviscid and viscous, incompressible and compressible, and external and internal fluid flows, with emphasis on laminar and turbulent boundary layers.

Credit(s): 3

MAE 3420
MAE 3440 — Heat Transfer (QI)

Fundamentals of heat transfer. Steady-state and transient conduction. External and internal flow convection, free convection, boiling and condensation and heat exchangers and radiation heat transfer.

Credit(s): 3

MAE 3440
MAE 3600 — Engineering Professionalism and Ethics

Seminar course introducing engineering students to the professional skills required in engineering practice. Topics address professional issues in ethics, legal responsibilities, economics, business, management, safety, environmental and societal impacts, contemporary issues, and lifelong learning.

Credit(s): 1

MAE 3600
MAE 4300 — Machine Design

Computer-aided design and synthesis of mechanisms, mechanical linkages, cams, fasteners, welds, gears, bearings, power transmission components, and lubrication. Component failure analysis based on metal fatigue related to dynamic loading.

Credit(s): 3

MAE 4300
MAE 4400 — Fluids/Thermal Laboratory (CI)

Laboratory experiences in observation and measurement of fundamental fluid and thermal phenomena.

Credit(s): 0–2

MAE 4400
MAE 4800 — Capstone Design I (CI)

This is the first course in the senior design sequence. Topics include design process, teaming skills, engineering economics, project selection and management, proposal writing, technical writing, and technical presentations.

Credit(s): 0–3

MAE 4800
MAE 4810 — Capstone Design II

Second course in the senior design sequence. Includes design reviews, technical reporting, and design realization.

Credit(s): 0–3

MAE 4810