Program Information
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers the degrees of Master of Science (thesis or non-thesis), Master of Engineering (thesis or non thesis), and Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering. Official minimum requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.
Master of Science & Master of Engineering
Any master’s degree candidate may elect to pursue the Master of Science degree (M.S.), however only those holding ABET-accredited baccalaureate degrees in engineering may choose the Master of Engineering degree (M.E.). All other degree requirements remain the same.
A total of 30 credit hours is required for the Master’s degree. The Master’s degree, with thesis option, includes a minimum of 24 graded credit hours of coursework (excluding S/U courses) and up to 6 credits of thesis research. For students pursuing the non-thesis degree option, a total of 30 graded credit hours (excluding S/U courses) is required. For both the thesis and non-thesis degree, up to 6 credits of out of department coursework at the 3000 or 4000 level (excluding EGN courses and S/U courses) may be completed to satisfy degree requirements, as long as the coursework completed is included in an approved Plan of Study.
A comprehensive final examination is required by the Graduate School for the M.E. or M.S. non-thesis degree option. Passing the written qualifying Ph.D. exam may substitute for the M.S. non-thesis examination for those continuing towards for Ph.D. Note: The exam must be completed in either the semester of graduation or the proceeding semester in which the degree is to be conferred.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is a research intensive degree requiring independent mastery of a field of knowledge. As such, considerable flexibility is allowed by the Graduate School and by MAE in the tailoring of individual programs.
All Ph.D. students must take a minimum of 39 graded credit hours (excludes S/U graded courses) beyond the B.S. degree. Students are expected to complete a Plan of Study by the second term of enrollment, which should include a tentative title for the student’s dissertation. As the student progresses toward the degree, any significant deviations in their program from the approved Plan of Study should be discussed and approved by the student’s advisor, and recorded in the submission of a revised Plan of Study.
Guidelines for Plan of Study
During the first year of graduate study, each student should complete a minimum of three didactic courses in the Fall and Spring semesters. Generally, core courses are selected, as well as an appropriate mix of elective courses for the chosen specialization. (Ph.D. Students should include coursework to prepare for the qualifying exam.) Except for a minority of students doing interdisciplinary specializations whose Plans of Study will be reviewed by the Graduate Committee, a student will follow the requirements of one of the three MAE graduate study groups:
- Dynamics, Systems, and Control (DSC)
- Solid Mechanics, Design, and Manufacturing (SMDM)
- Thermal Science and Fluid Dynamics (TSFD)
The Plan of Study (and qualifying exam if a Ph.D. student) will be based upon the chosen group. Please reference the MAE degree programs and requirements (http://www.mae.ufl.edu/current/graduate/degree-programs-requirements) for complete details.
Additional information about the department and graduate programs can be found at http://www.mae.ufl.edu.
Degrees Offered with a Major in Aerospace Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Science
Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Departmental Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BME 5580 | Introduction to Microfluidics and BioMEMS | 3 |
| EAS 5242 | Mechanics of Composite Materials | 3 |
| EAS 5938 | Special Topics in Aerospace Engineering | 1-4 |
| EAS 6135 | Molecular Theory of Fluid Flows | 3 |
| EAS 6138 | Gasdynamics | 3 |
| EAS 6242 | Advanced Structural Composites | 3 |
| EAS 6413C | Spacecraft Attitude Estimation and Control | 3 |
| EAS 6415 | Guidance and Control of Aerospace Vehicles | 3 |
| EAS 6905 | Aerospace Research | 1-6 |
| EAS 6910 | Supervised Research | 1-5 |
| EAS 6939 | Special Topics in Aerospace Engineering | 1-6 |
| EAS 6971 | Research for Master's Thesis | 1-15 |
| EAS 7979 | Advanced Research | 1-12 |
| EAS 7980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 1-15 |
| EGM 5111L | Experimental Stress Analysis | 3 |
| EGM 5121C | Data Measurement and Analysis | 3 |
| EGM 5423 | High Strain Rate Behavior of Materials | 3 |
| EGM 5533 | Applied Elasticity and Advanced Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
| EGM 5584 | Biomechanics of Soft Tissue | 3 |
| EGM 5816 | Intermediate Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| EGM 6321 | Principles of Engineering Analysis I | 3 |
| EGM 6322 | Principles of Engineering Analysis II | 3 |
| EGM 6341 | Numerical Methods of Engineering Analysis I | 3 |
| EGM 6342 | Fundamentals of Computational Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| EGM 6352 | Advanced Finite Element Methods | 3 |
| EGM 6365 | Structural Optimization | 3 |
| EGM 6570 | Principles of Fracture Mechanics | 3 |
| EGM 6611 | Continuum Mechanics | 3 |
| EGM 6671 | Inelastic Materials | 3 |
| EGM 6812 | Fluid Mechanics I | 3 |
| EGM 6813 | Fluid Mechanics II | 3 |
| EGM 6855 | Bio-Fluid Mechanics and Bio-Heat Transfer | 3 |
| EGM 6905 | Individual Study | 1-6 |
| EGM 6934 | Special Topics in Engineering Mechanics | 1-6 |
| EGM 6936 | Graduate Seminar | 1 |
| EGM 7819 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| EGM 7845 | Turbulent Fluid Flow | 3 |
| EGM 7979 | Advanced Research | 1-12 |
| EGM 7980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 1-15 |
| EGN 5949 | Practicum/Internship/Cooperative Work Experience | 1-6 |
| EGN 6640 | Entrepreneurship for Engineers | 3 |
| EGN 6913 | Engineering Graduate Research | 0-3 |
| EML 5045 | Computational Methods for Design and Manufacturing | 3 |
| EML 5104 | Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics | 3 |
| EML 5131 | Combustion | 3 |
| EML 5215 | Analytical Dynamics I | 3 |
| EML 5223 | Structural Dynamics | 3 |
| EML 5224 | Acoustics | 3 |
| EML 5233 | Failure of Materials in Mechanical Design | 3 |
| EML 5311 | Control System Theory | 3 |
| EML 5318 | Computer Control of Machines and Processes | 3 |
| EML 5465 | Energy Management for Mechanical Engineers | 3 |
| EML 5515 | Gas Turbines and Jet Engines | 3 |
| EML 5516 | Design of Thermal Systems | 3 |
| EML 5526 | Finite Element Analysis and Application | 3 |
| EML 5595 | Mechanics of the Human Locomotor System | 3 |
| EML 5598 | Orthopedic Biomechanics | 3 |
| EML 5605 | Advanced Refrigeration | 3 |
| EML 5714 | Introduction to Compressible Flow | 3 |
| EML 6154 | Conduction Heat Transfer | 3 |
| EML 6155 | Convective Heat Transfer I | 3 |
| EML 6156 | Multiphase Convection Heat Transfer | 3 |
| EML 6157 | Radiation Heat Transfer | 3 |
| EML 6229 | Introduction to Random Dynamical Systems | 3 |
| EML 6267 | Advanced Manufacturing Processed and Analysis | 3 |
| EML 6281 | Geometry of Mechanisms and Robots I | 3 |
| EML 6282 | Geometry of Mechanisms and Robots II | 3 |
| EML 6323 | Nontraditional Manufacturing | 3 |
| EML 6324 | Fundamentals of Production Engineering | 3 |
| EML 6350 | Introduction to Nonlinear Control | 3 |
| EML 6351 | Nonlinear Control II: Adaptive Control | 3 |
| EML 6352 | Optimal Estimation and Kalman Filtering | 3 |
| EML 6365 | Robust Control Synthesis | 3 |
| EML 6417 | Solar Energy Utilization | 3 |
| EML 6451 | Energy Conversion | 3 |
| EML 6606 | Advanced Air Conditioning | 3 |
| EML 6905 | Individual Projects in Mechanical Engineering | 1-3 |
| EML 6934 | Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering | 1-4 |
| EML 6971 | Research for Master's Thesis | 1-15 |
| EML 7979 | Advanced Research | 1-12 |
| EML 7980 | Research for Doctoral Dissertation | 1-15 |
College of Engineering Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EEE 5354L | Semiconductor Device Fabrication Laboratory | 3 |
| EGN 5010L | NRF Training Lab | 1 |
| EGN 5949 | Practicum/Internship/Cooperative Work Experience | 1-6 |
| EGN 6640 | Entrepreneurship for Engineers | 3 |
| EGN 6642 | Engineering Innovation | 3 |
| EGN 6913 | Engineering Graduate Research | 0-3 |
| EGN 6933 | Special Topics | 1-3 |
| EGN 6937 | Engineering Fellowship Preparation | 0-1 |
| EGS 6039 | Engineering Leadership | 3 |
| EGS 6101 | Divergent Thinking | 3 |
| EGS 6626 | Fundamentals of Engineering Project Management | 3 |
| EGS 6628 | Applied Engineering Project Management | 3 |
| EGS 6681 | Advanced Engineering Leadership | 3 |
| EMA 6581 | Polymeric Biomaterials | 3 |
| ESI 6900 | Principles of Engineering Practice | 1-4 |
Aerospace Engineering (PHD)
SLO 1 Knowledge
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. Ability to critically read and integrate engineering research literature.
SLO 2 Skills
Ability to use applied mathematical and/or modern experimental techniques. Ability to use modern engineering tools for practice at an advanced level.
SLO 3 Professional Behavior
Ability to communicate effectively.
Aerospace Engineering (MS and ME)
SLO 1 Knowledge
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
SLO 2 Skills
Ability to use applied mathematical techniques. Ability to use modern engineering tools for practice at an advanced level.