ucla · BS

Mechanical Engineering

UC Los Angeles

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MATH 31A

4 units

Differential and Integral Calculus

Limits, derivatives, and integrals for engineering applications.

Self-learnable

MATH 31B

4 units

Integration and Infinite Series

Integration techniques, sequences, and series.

MATH 32A

4 units

Calculus of Several Variables

Partial derivatives, gradients, and multivariable integration.

MATH 32B

4 units

Calculus of Several Variables II

Line integrals, Green's theorem, and vector calculus.

MATH 33A

4 units

Linear Algebra and Applications

Matrices, eigenvalues, and linear systems for engineering.

PHYSICS 1A

4 units

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics

Kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, and momentum.

PHYSICS 1B

4 units

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields

Oscillations, waves, and introductory electromagnetism.

PHYSICS 1C

4 units

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity

Electrodynamics, optics, and special relativity.

MECH&AE 82

4 units

Programming Fundamentals for Engineers

Programming and numerical methods for mechanical engineering problems.

Self-learnable

MECH&AE 94

4 units

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

Overview of ME fields, design process, and professional practice.

Self-learnable

MECH&AE 103

4 units

Engineering Thermodynamics

First and second laws, properties of pure substances, and energy analysis.

MECH&AE 104

4 units

Engineering Mechanics: Statics

Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, trusses, and frames.

MECH&AE 105A

4 units

Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics

Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies.

MECH&AE 106A

4 units

Mechanics of Deformable Solids

Stress, strain, axial loading, torsion, and bending.

MECH&AE 106B

4 units

Mechanics of Deformable Solids II

Advanced solid mechanics and failure analysis.

MECH&AE 156A

4 units

Mechanical Systems Design I

Team-based mechanical design project — first quarter of senior capstone sequence.

Capstone

MECH&AE 156B

4 units

Mechanical Systems Design II

Capstone design project completion, prototyping, and documentation.

Capstone

CareerDesign Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Entry $62K–$98K/yr

Product design, CAD, and prototyping for consumer and industrial hardware.

CareerRobotics Engineer

Robotics Engineer

Entry $68K–$112K/yr

Mechanisms, controls, and embedded systems for autonomous robots.

CareerThermal Engineer

Thermal Systems Engineer

Entry $68K–$108K/yr

HVAC, energy systems, and heat transfer for buildings and vehicles.

CareerAerospace Engineer

Aerospace / Propulsion Engineer

Structures, propulsion, and vehicle design for aerospace applications.

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