BS Aerospace Engineering

UCLA's Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering program, offered through the Samueli School of Engineering, provides a comprehensive curriculum that blends foundational engineering principles with specialized aerospace topics. Students explore areas such as aerodynamics, propulsion, flight dynamics, and aerospace structures, preparing them for dynamic careers in the aerospace sector.

Curriculum Breakdown

The program spans four years, integrating core engineering courses with aerospace-specific subjects. Here's a typical progression:

Year 1: Foundations

• Chemistry and Biochemistry 20A – Chemical Structure, English Composition 3 – English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language, Mathematics 31A – Differential and Integral Calculus, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 1 – Undergraduate Seminar, Mathematics 31B – Integration and Infinite Series, Physics 1A – Mechanics, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 82 – Computer Programming with MATLAB, Mathematics 32A – Calculus of Several Variables, Physics 1B – Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 94 – Introduction to Aerospace Engineering

Year 2: Core Engineering Concepts

• Mathematics 32B – Calculus of Several Variables, Physics 1C – Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 101 – Statics and Strength of Materials, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 102 – Dynamics, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 103 – Thermodynamics, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 105A – Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 105D – Transport Phenomena, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 107 – Introduction to Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems

Year 3: Specialized Aerospace Topics

• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 150A – Intermediate Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 150B – Aerodynamics, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 161A – Introduction to Astronautics, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 161B – Introduction to Space Technology, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 166A – Analysis of Aerospace Structures, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 171A – Introduction to Feedback and Control Systems

Year 4: Advanced Applications and Design

• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 157A – Aerospace Design Project I, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 157B – Aerospace Design Project II, Technical Electives in Aerospace Engineering, General Education Electives

Accreditation

The Aerospace Engineering program at UCLA is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, ensuring it meets the quality standards necessary to prepare graduates for the engineering profession.

Campus Location

UCLA is located in Los Angeles, California, offering a vibrant campus life with state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced laboratories and research centers dedicated to aerospace engineering.