MAE 2. Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
An introduction to topics in aeronautical and astronautical engineering including aerodynamics, propulsion, flight mechanics, structures, materials, orbital mechanics, design, mission planning, and environments. General topics include historical background, career opportunities, engineering ethics, and professionalism.

Taught in 2021

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MAE 3. Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Design
Introduction to design process through a hands-on design project performed in teams. Topics include problem identification, concept generation, project management, risk reduction. Engineering graphics and communication skills are introduced in the areas of: Computer-Aided Design (CAD), hand sketching, and technical communication. 
For more information, see the MAE 3 Website and Robot Contest Webpage

Taught in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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MAE 30A. Statics and Introduction to Dynamics
Statics: statics of particles and rigid bodies in 3-D. Free body diagrams. Moment of a force, couples, equivalent systems of forces. Distributed forces, centroids, and centers of gravity. Introduction to dynamics: 3-D relative motion, kinematics, and kinetics of particles. Newton’s equations of motion. Equilibrium problems with friction.

Taught in 2020, 2021, and 2022

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MAE 131A. Solid Mechanics I
Concepts of stress and strain. Hooke’s Law. Axial loading of bars. Torsion of circular shafts. Shearing and normal stresses in beam bending. Deflections in beams. Statically determinate and indeterminate problems. Combined loading. Principal stresses and design criteria. Buckling of columns.

Taught in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025

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MAE 156A. Fundamental Principles of Mechanical Design I 

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Fundamental principles of mechanical design and the design process. Application of engineering science to the design and analysis of mechanical components. Initiation of team design projects that culminate in MAE 156B with a working prototype designed for the real engineering application. Professional ethics discussed.

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Taught in 2020

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MAE 156B. Fundamental Principals of Mechanical Design II
Fundamental principles of mechanical design and the design process. Culmination of a team design project initiated in MAE 156A which results in a working prototype designed for a real engineering application. 
For more information, see the MAE 156B Website

Taught in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025

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MAE 191. Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Eng. with Laboratory
Topics of special interest in mechanical and aerospace engineering with laboratory. Subject matter varies from quarter to quarter. Sustainable Engineering and Design teaches the economic, environmental, and social aspects of sustainability as they pertain to engineering and design. System mapping. Life cycle Assessment. Introduction to energy effectiveness and green materials. 

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Taught in 2022 and 2024