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Undergraduate Program
We offer a rich and diverse educational experience for students interested in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and their combination. Our programs are fully accredited by the ABET. Our courses are taught by leading experts in their fields. In addition to coursework, students are engaged in comprehensive research and design activities. Our programs prepare students for leadership careers in industry and for continuing their education in graduate school. The discisplines of mechanical and aerospace engineering offer some of the most competitive salaries and rewarding careers.
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Who to Contact in MAE
Mechanical
Engineering Undergraduate Advisor: Professor Yun Wang
Aerospace Engineering Undergraduate Advisor: Professor Manuel Gamero
Freshman/Sophomore Advising Session 2013
Degrees Offered
Bachelors
of Science in Aerospace Engineering
The Aerospace Engineering program at UCI delivers an educational program
of study that prepares its graduates to become intellectual leaders in industry,
government, and academia. Graduates of our programs are grounded in scientific,
mathematical, and technical knowledge through coursework that keeps pace with current
relevant technologies; they have developed the ability to analyze, synthesize, and design
engineering systems through their immersion in the problem-based activities of this
research university; and, by means of general education courses, they have enhanced their
ability to communicate and have acquired an understanding and appreciation for other areas
of human intellectual achievement. Read more on the aerospace engineering mission and goals and
on the degree requirements,
including rules that apply to technical electives.
Bachelors
of Science in Mechanical Engineering
The Mechanical Engineering program at UCI delivers an educational program
of study that prepares its graduates to become intellectual leaders in industry,
government, and academia. Graduates of our programs are grounded in scientific,
mathematical, and technical knowledge through coursework that keeps pace with current
relevant technologies; they have developed the ability to analyze, synthesize, and design
engineering systems through their immersion in the problem-based activities of this
research university; and, by means of general education courses, they have enhanced their
ability to communicate and have acquired an understanding and appreciation for other areas
of human intellectual achievement. Read more on the aerospace engineering mission
and goals and on the degree
requirements, including rules that apply to technical electives. .
In addition, students can dual major in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering by satisfying the degree requirements for both majors. Dual degrees with other majors, for example Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, are also possible.
Educational Experience
Design Projects
Design is an integral part of the undergraduate curriculum. Design
experience includes the mechanical engineering senior design project (MAE189) and the aircraft
design project (MAE159).
One of our most innovative programs is the Engineering Design
in Industry (MAE188) which unites Engineering
faculty and company-based advisors to provide a unique experience of problem solving in an
industrial context. Some videos of design and lab projects can be found here.
Engineering Internships
There are many engineering internship opportunities with local companies for
students in MAE. A good place to find these internships is Zotlink. You must create a login,
then search for engineering internships using the drop down menus.
Undergraduate Research Projects
A valuable dimension of a UCI MAE undergraduate education is that students have the
opportunity to interact with faculty who are internationally renowned for their research.
Many MAE faculty welcome undergraduate volunteers to assist in their research. To pursue
such an opportunity, try doing some background reading about a professor's research using
their web site, and then email faculty
directly or stop by during office hours. UCI also has an excellent Undergraduate Research
Opportunties program which provides financial support for undergraduate research during
the school year and during the summer. See: http://www.urop.uci.edu.
Engineering Study Abroad
UCI MAE supports study abroad, which can satisfy course credit for the MAE program (if
courses are carefully planned prior to study abroad), while providing an enriching
experience and multinational perspective on engineering. For more information, see: http://www.cie.uci.edu/academics/engr.html
Links
School of Engineering Undergraduate Student Affairs Office
Center for Engineering Science in Design
(c) 2013 Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering
4200 Engineering Gateway
Irvine, CA 92697-3975