Overview
The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) during the summer quarter. These courses provide students with an opportunity to deepen their knowledge, develop hands-on skills, and engage in cutting-edge research in MAE. Whether you are an undergraduate student seeking to accelerate your academic progress or a graduate student seeking to enhance your specialization, UCSD’s MAE course offerings summer is designed to meet your needs.
Undergraduate Course Offerings
Core Courses
- MAE 101A: Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
- MAE 101B: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
- MAE 103: Engineering Design and Graphics
- MAE 104: Thermodynamics I
- MAE 107: Statics
- MAE 108: Dynamics
- MAE 110: Mechanics of Materials
Technical Electives
- MAE 121: Fluid Mechanics
- MAE 123: Heat Transfer
- MAE 125: Mechatronics
- MAE 127: Robotics
- MAE 129: Finite Element Analysis
- MAE 160: Introduction to Aerospace Structures
- MAE 163: Aerospace Propulsion
Graduate Course Offerings
Core Courses
- MAE 201A: Advanced Fluid Dynamics
- MAE 201B: Advanced Heat Transfer
- MAE 202A: Advanced Solid Mechanics
- MAE 202B: Advanced Structural Mechanics
- MAE 203A: Advanced Control Systems
- MAE 203B: Advanced Robotics
- MAE 204: Advanced Finite Element Analysis
- MAE 205: Computational Fluid Dynamics
Technical Electives
- MAE 211: Aerospace Structures II
- MAE 213: Aerospace Flight Mechanics
- MAE 215: Aerospace Propulsion II
- MAE 217: Micro/Nano Fluidics
- MAE 219: Additive Manufacturing
- MAE 221: Computational Structural Mechanics
- MAE 223: Computational Heat Transfer
- MAE 225: Computational Acoustics
- MAE 227: Computational Robotics
- MAE 229: Computational Electromagnetics
- MAE 231: Advanced Combustion
- MAE 233: Advanced Thermodynamics
- MAE 235: Advanced Control Systems II
- MAE 237: Advanced Robotics II
- MAE 239: Advanced Mechatronics
- MAE 241: Advanced Finite Element Analysis II
- MAE 243: Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics
Research Opportunities
In addition to coursework, UCSD MAE offers a wide range of research opportunities for students during the summer quarter. Students can work alongside world-renowned faculty members on cutting-edge research projects in areas such as:
- Aerospace structures and materials
- Aerospace propulsion and flight mechanics
- Computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer
- Solid mechanics and structural dynamics
- Control systems and robotics
- Mechatronics and micro/nano engineering
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for UCSD MAE summer courses is April 1st. International students are encouraged to apply by March 1st to allow for additional processing time.
Contact Information
For more information about UCSD MAE course offerings summer, please contact the MAE department at [email protected] or visit the MAE website at https://mae.ucsd.edu/education/courses/summer/.
Additional Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Are MAE summer courses open to non-UCSD students?
Yes, MAE summer courses are open to both UCSD and non-UCSD students.
2. What is the cost of MAE summer courses?
The cost of MAE summer courses varies depending on the number of units enrolled and whether you are a California resident or non-resident. For more information, please visit the UCSD Financial Aid website.
3. Are there scholarships available for MAE summer courses?
A limited number of scholarships are available for MAE summer courses. For more information, please contact the MAE department.
4. Can I take MAE summer courses online?
Some MAE summer courses are offered online, while others are offered in person. For more information, please refer to the MAE course offerings summer schedule.
Tables
Table 1: Undergraduate Course Offerings
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| MAE 101A | Introduction to Aerospace Engineering |
| MAE 101B | Introduction to Mechanical Engineering |
| MAE 103 | Engineering Design and Graphics |
| MAE 104 | Thermodynamics I |
| MAE 107 | Statics |
| MAE 108 | Dynamics |
| MAE 110 | Mechanics of Materials |
| MAE 121 | Fluid Mechanics |
| MAE 123 | Heat Transfer |
| MAE 125 | Mechatronics |
| MAE 127 | Robotics |
| MAE 129 | Finite Element Analysis |
| MAE 160 | Introduction to Aerospace Structures |
| MAE 163 | Aerospace Propulsion |
Table 2: Graduate Course Offerings
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| MAE 201A | Advanced Fluid Dynamics |
| MAE 201B | Advanced Heat Transfer |
| MAE 202A | Advanced Solid Mechanics |
| MAE 202B | Advanced Structural Mechanics |
| MAE 203A | Advanced Control Systems |
| MAE 203B | Advanced Robotics |
| MAE 204 | Advanced Finite Element Analysis |
| MAE 205 | Computational Fluid Dynamics |
| MAE 211 | Aerospace Structures II |
| MAE 213 | Aerospace Flight Mechanics |
| MAE 215 | Aerospace Propulsion II |
| MAE 217 | Micro/Nano Fluidics |
| MAE 219 | Additive Manufacturing |
| MAE 221 | Computational Structural Mechanics |
| MAE 223 | Computational Heat Transfer |
| MAE 225 | Computational Acoustics |
| MAE 227 | Computational Robotics |
| MAE 229 | Computational Electromagnetics |
| MAE 231 | Advanced Combustion |
| MAE 233 | Advanced Thermodynamics |
| MAE 235 | Advanced Control Systems II |
| MAE 237 | Advanced Robotics II |
| MAE 239 | Advanced Mechatronics |
| MAE 241 | Advanced Finite Element Analysis II |
| MAE 243 | Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics |
Table 3: Research Opportunities
| Area | Faculty |
|---|---|
| Aerospace structures and materials | Professor X |
| Aerospace propulsion and flight mechanics | Professor Y |
| Computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer | Professor Z |
| Solid mechanics and structural dynamics | Professor A |
| Control systems and robotics | Professor B |
| Mechatronics and micro/nano engineering | Professor C |
Table 4: Application Deadlines
| Deadline | Application Type |
|---|---|
| April 1st | Domestic students |
| March 1st | International students |
