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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
    • without a concentration
    • concentration in Clinical and Translational Science
  • 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

Course List by Depts
Code Title Credits
BME 5580Introduction to Microfluidics and BioMEMS3
EAS 5242Mechanics of Composite Materials3
EAS 5938Special Topics in Aerospace Engineering1-4
EAS 6135Molecular Theory of Fluid Flows3
EAS 6138Gasdynamics3
EAS 6242Advanced Structural Composites3
EAS 6413CSpacecraft Attitude Estimation and Control3
EAS 6415Guidance and Control of Aerospace Vehicles3
EAS 6905Aerospace Research1-6
EAS 6910Supervised Research1-5
EAS 6939Special Topics in Aerospace Engineering1-6
EAS 6971Research for Master's Thesis1-15
EAS 7979Advanced Research1-12
EAS 7980Research for Doctoral Dissertation1-15
EGM 5111LExperimental Stress Analysis3
EGM 5121CData Measurement and Analysis3
EGM 5423High Strain Rate Behavior of Materials3
EGM 5533Applied Elasticity and Advanced Mechanics of Solids3
EGM 5584Biomechanics of Soft Tissue3
EGM 5816Intermediate Fluid Dynamics3
EGM 6321Principles of Engineering Analysis I3
EGM 6322Principles of Engineering Analysis II3
EGM 6341Numerical Methods of Engineering Analysis I3
EGM 6342Fundamentals of Computational Fluid Dynamics3
EGM 6352Advanced Finite Element Methods3
EGM 6365Structural Optimization3
EGM 6570Principles of Fracture Mechanics3
EGM 6611Continuum Mechanics3
EGM 6671Inelastic Materials3
EGM 6812Fluid Mechanics I3
EGM 6813Fluid Mechanics II3
EGM 6855Bio-Fluid Mechanics and Bio-Heat Transfer3
EGM 6905Individual Study1-6
EGM 6934Special Topics in Engineering Mechanics1-6
EGM 6936Graduate Seminar1
EGM 7819Computational Fluid Dynamics3
EGM 7845Turbulent Fluid Flow3
EGM 7979Advanced Research1-12
EGM 7980Research for Doctoral Dissertation1-15
EGN 5949Practicum/Internship/Cooperative Work Experience1-6
EGN 6640Entrepreneurship for Engineers3
EGN 6913Engineering Graduate Research0-3
EML 5045Computational Methods for Design and Manufacturing3
EML 5104Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics3
EML 5131Combustion3
EML 5215Analytical Dynamics I3
EML 5223Structural Dynamics3
EML 5224Acoustics3
EML 5233Failure of Materials in Mechanical Design3
EML 5311Control System Theory3
EML 5318Computer Control of Machines and Processes3
EML 5465Energy Management for Mechanical Engineers3
EML 5515Gas Turbines and Jet Engines3
EML 5516Design of Thermal Systems3
EML 5526Finite Element Analysis and Application3
EML 5595Mechanics of the Human Locomotor System3
EML 5598Orthopedic Biomechanics3
EML 5605Advanced Refrigeration3
EML 5714Introduction to Compressible Flow3
EML 6154Conduction Heat Transfer3
EML 6155Convective Heat Transfer I3
EML 6156Multiphase Convection Heat Transfer3
EML 6157Radiation Heat Transfer3
EML 6229Introduction to Random Dynamical Systems3
EML 6267Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Analysis3
EML 6281Geometry of Mechanisms and Robots I3
EML 6282Geometry of Mechanisms and Robots II3
EML 6323Nontraditional Manufacturing3
EML 6324Fundamentals of Production Engineering3
EML 6350Introduction to Nonlinear Control3
EML 6351Nonlinear Control II: Adaptive Control3
EML 6352Optimal Estimation and Kalman Filtering3
EML 6365Robust Control Synthesis3
EML 6417Solar Energy Utilization3
EML 6451Energy Conversion3
EML 6606Advanced Air Conditioning3
EML 6905Individual Projects in Mechanical Engineering1-3
EML 6934Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering1-4
EML 6971Research for Master's Thesis1-15
EML 7979Advanced Research1-12
EML 7980Research for Doctoral Dissertation1-15

College of Engineering Courses

Course List
Code Title Credits
EEE 5354LSemiconductor Device Fabrication Laboratory3
EGN 5010LNRF Training Lab1
EGN 5949Practicum/Internship/Cooperative Work Experience1-6
EGN 6640Entrepreneurship for Engineers3
EGN 6642Engineering Innovation3
EGN 6913Engineering Graduate Research0-3
EGN 6933Special Topics1-3
EGN 6937Engineering Fellowship Preparation0-1
EGS 6039Engineering Leadership3
EGS 6101Divergent Thinking3
EGS 6626Fundamentals of Engineering Project Management3
EGS 6628Advanced Practices in Engineering Project Management3
EGS 6681Advanced Engineering Leadership3
EMA 6581Polymeric Biomaterials3
ESI 6900Principles of Engineering Practice1-4

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.

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