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Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME)
- https://ame.usc.edu/
- D class assignments for undergraduate courses: please email ameugrad@usc.edu. D class assignments for gradute courses: please email amegrad@usc.edu. To be enrolled in an off-campus course, you MUST also be enrolled in the Distance Education Network (DEN). For more information, call 740-4488 or go to den.usc.edu. DEN courses are indicated by a location of "OFF CAMPUS."
Gateway to the bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. Introduction to mechanical engineering disciplines and practice; graphical communication and layout of machine parts; introduction to computer-aided drafting and drawing.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28700R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Tue, Thu | 8 of 27 | Paul Ronney | THH201 & ONLINE | PDF (406648 KB) |  |
| 28701R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 19 of 19 | Paul Ronney | THH101 & ONLINE | PDF (406648 KB) |  |
| 28702R | 001 | Lab | 12:30-1:50pm | Tuesday | 13 of 35 | Paul Ronney | SAL109 & ONLINE | | |
| 28703R | 001 | Lab | 12:30-1:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 35 | Paul Ronney | SAL127 & ONLINE | | |
| 28704R | 001 | Lab | 12:30-1:50pm | Thursday | 8 of 35 | Paul Ronney | SAL127 & ONLINE | | |
| 28720R | 060 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Tue, Thu | 16 of 30 | Paul Ronney | ONLINE | PDF (406648 KB) | |
| 28721R | 060 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 29 of 30 | Paul Ronney | ONLINE | PDF (406648 KB) | |
| 28722R | 060 | Lab | 12:30-1:50pm | Tuesday | 19 of 20 | Paul Ronney | ONLINE | | |
| 28723R | 060 | Lab | 12:30-1:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 30 | Paul Ronney | ONLINE | | |
| 28724R | 060 | Lab | 12:30-1:50pm | Thursday | 19 of 30 | Paul Ronney | ONLINE | |
Gateway to the Aerospace Engineering major. Introduction to flight vehicle performance and propulsion. Elements of the physics of gases. Laboratory: computers and graphics; model rocket and glider test flights.
- Note: Register for lecture & one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28706R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 31 of 40 | Geoffrey Spedding | SGM101 & ONLINE | PDF (140117 KB) | |
| 28707R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 35 | Geoffrey Spedding | SAL127 & ONLINE | | |
| 28708R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 15 of 30 | Geoffrey Spedding | SAL109 & ONLINE | | |
| 28749R | 060 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 21 of 40 | Geoffrey Spedding | ONLINE | | |
| 28750R | 060 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 30 | Geoffrey Spedding | ONLINE | | |
| 28751R | 060 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 12 of 30 | Geoffrey Spedding | ONLINE | |
Analysis of forces acting on particles and rigid bodies in static equilibrium; equivalent systems of forces; friction; centroids and moments of inertia; introduction to energy methods.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28717R | 060 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 57 of 64 | Oussama Safadi | ONLINE | | |
| 28752R | 060 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 66 of 68 | Akshay Potnuru | ONLINE | PDF (241268 KB) | |
Stress, strain and deflection of mechanical elements due to tension, shear, bending, or torsion; combined loads; energy methods, statically indeterminate structures; strength-based design.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28719D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 15 | Oussama Safadi | SGM123 & ONLINE | | |
| 28753D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 20 of 22 | Oussama Safadi | ONLINE | |
2-D and 3-D kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies; systems of particles and rigid bodies; coupled rigid bodies; introduction to vibrations.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28725R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-8:50am | MWF | 8 of 40 | Geoffrey Shiflett | SAL101 & ONLINE | PDF (176360 KB) | |
| 28726R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 42 of 50 | Geoffrey Shiflett | SAL101 & ONLINE | | |
| 28727R | 060 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 50 of 110 | Geoffrey Shiflett | ONLINE | | |
| 28761R | 060 | Lecture | 8:00-8:50am | MWF | 3 of 20 | Geoffrey Shiflett | ONLINE | | |
| 28767R | 060 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 33 of 40 | Geoffrey Shiflett | ONLINE | | |
| 28768R | 060 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 36 of 40 | Geoffrey Shiflett | ONLINE | |
Modeling of lumped parameter elements and systems; free and forced response of first and second order systems; design oriented approach to dynamic systems.
- Prerequisite: MATH 245
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28728R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 32 of 40 | Inna Abramova | ONLINE | | |
| 28729R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 52 of 56 | Inna Abramova | ONLINE | | |
| 28731R | 060 | Discussion | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 84 of 94 | Inna Abramova | ONLINE | |
Design and analysis of mechanical elements including shafts, bearings, springs, screws, belts, and gears; strength, fatigue, and deflection considerations in machine design.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28730D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 22 of 15 | Oussama Safadi | SGM123 & ONLINE | | |
| 28769R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 28 of 30 | Oussama Safadi | ONLINE | |
Fluid statics; conservation of mass, momentum, and energy in integral and differential form; applications. Laminar and turbulent pipe flow; compressible flow; potential flow over bodies.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28736R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 69 of 73 | Ivan Bermejo-Moreno | ONLINE | PDF (296817 KB) | |
Fundamental laws of thermodynamics applied to actual and perfect gases and vapors; energy concepts, processes, and applications.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28738R | 060 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 66 of 73 | Anita Penkova | ONLINE | | |
| 28739R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 52 of 58 | Julian Domaradzki | ONLINE | | |
| 28740R | 060 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 118 of 130 | Anita Penkova, Julian Domaradzki | ONLINE | |
General principles underlying heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation; steady and transient conditions; heat exchangers. Prerequisite: AME-310. Co-requisite: AME-309 or CE-309.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28735D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 22 of 22 | Leslie King | MHP101 & ONLINE | PDF (330774 KB) | |
| 28770D | 060 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 19 of 20 | Leslie King | ONLINE | PDF (330774 KB) | |
A coordinated laboratory and lecture sequence on aeromechanical instrumentation and device control stressing the symbiotic integration of mechanical, optical and electronic components.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (PHYS 152 or PHYS 162) and 1 from (MATH 126 or MATH 127 or MATH 129)
- Note: Register for one lecture & one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28741R | 060 | Lecture | 8:00-8:50am | MWF | 86 of 87 | Charles Radovich, Akshay Potnuru | ONLINE | PDF (332701 KB) | |
| 28742R | 060 | Lecture | 8:00-8:50am | MWF | 83 of 86 | Charles Radovich, Akshay Potnuru | ONLINE | | |
| 28743D | 060 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 42 of 44 | Charles Radovich, Akshay Potnuru | ONLINE | | |
| 28745D | 060 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 43 of 40 | Charles Radovich, Akshay Potnuru | ONLINE | | |
| 28746D | 060 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 44 of 44 | Charles Radovich, Akshay Potnuru | ONLINE | | |
| 28747D | 060 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 40 of 42 | Charles Radovich, Akshay Potnuru | ONLINE | |
Mathematical aspects of the solutions to typical advanced mechanical engineering problems. Modeling, simulation, computational aspects, computer solutions, and computational tools. Recommended preparation: FORTRAN, MATLAB, and Maple
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28754D | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 45 of 49 | Takahiro Sakai | ONLINE | PDF (172089 KB) | |
| 29005D | 014 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 1 of 10 | Takahiro Sakai | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 28755D | 060 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 36 of 38 | Takahiro Sakai | ONLINE | PDF (172089 KB) | |
Design of mechanical systems using advanced graphics techniques; computer-aided drafting, design optimization, elements of computer graphics, solids modeling; introduction to computer-aided manufacturing. Prerequisite: AME 204 or CE 225. Recommended preparation: AME 308.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28760R | 060 | Quiz | 7:30-9:50am | Wednesday | 39 of 50 | ONLINE | | ||
| 28758R | 060 | Lecture | 6:30-9:20pm | Tuesday | 22 of 25 | Babak Boloury-Azad | ONLINE | PDF (302416 KB) | |
| 28759R | 060 | Lecture | 6:30-9:20pm | Thursday | 17 of 25 | Babak Boloury-Azad | ONLINE | PDF (302416 KB) | |
Product planning and task clarification, voice of customers, quality function deployment, conceptual and embodiment design, axiomatic theory of design, product quality and manufacturability, design decision-making. Junior standing. Recommended preparation: AME 305
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28762R | 060 | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Wednesday | 47 of 51 | James Humann | ONLINE | PDF (245512 KB) | |
Physics of turbine operation; design and analysis for the development of turbine hardware for propulsion and power generation. Recommended preparation: Familiarity with Matlab.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Andrew and Erna Viterbi School of Engineering
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28765D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-7:40pm | Thursday | 16 of 18 | Bogdan Marcu | SLH200 & ONLINE | PDF (125323 KB) | |
| 28771D | 060 | Lecture | 5:00-7:40pm | Thursday | 8 of 9 | Bogdan Marcu | ONLINE | PDF (125323 KB) | |
Design methodology for thermal systems; boilers, condensers, air conditioning, power generation, air pollution control, combustion and alternative fuels. Prerequisite: AME-331; Recommended preparation: AME-312.
- Prerequisite: AME 331
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28772D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:40pm | Monday | 18 of 20 | Zuhair Ibrahim | RTH105 & ONLINE | | |
| 28781D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:40pm | Monday | 10 of 25 | Zuhair Ibrahim | ONLINE | | |
| 29072D | 014 | Lecture | 7:00-9:40pm | Monday | 1 of 10 | Zuhair Ibrahim | DEN@Viterbi | |
Individual engineering projects designed and constructed to model and test a physical principle or system.
- Prerequisite: AME 341B
- Note: Register for lecture & lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28774R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 28 of 25 | Matthew Gilpin, Yann Staelens | WPHB28 & ONLINE | PDF (392405 KB) | |
| 28775R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 27 of 25 | Matthew Gilpin, Yann Staelens | CPA156 & ONLINE | | |
| 28776R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 22 of 29 | Matthew Gilpin, Yann Staelens | KAP144 & ONLINE | | |
| 28778R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | Matthew Gilpin, Yann Staelens | BHE310 & ONLINE | | |
| 28779R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 31 of 36 | Matthew Gilpin, Yann Staelens | BHE310 & ONLINE | | |
| 28780R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 22 of 25 | Matthew Gilpin, Yann Staelens | BHE310 & ONLINE | | |
| 28782R | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 23 of 25 | Matthew Gilpin, Yann Staelens | ONLINE | | |
| 28783R | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 8 of 25 | Matthew Gilpin, Yann Staelens | ONLINE | | |
| 28784R | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 0 of 25 | Matthew Gilpin, Yann Staelens | ONLINE | | |
| 28785R | 060 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 5 of 25 | Matthew Gilpin, Yann Staelens | ONLINE | | |
| 28786R | 060 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 7 of 25 | Matthew Gilpin, Yann Staelens | ONLINE | | |
| 28787R | 060 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 19 of 20 | Matthew Gilpin, Yann Staelens | ONLINE | |
Transform methods, block diagrams; transfer functions; stability; root-locus and frequency domain analysis and design; state space and multiloop systems. Prerequisites: AME 302 and MATH-245. (Duplicates credit in EE-482)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28788R | 060 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Mon, Wed | 23 of 30 | Henryk Flashner | ONLINE | | |
| 28821R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Mon, Wed | 33 of 35 | Henryk Flashner | OHE122 & ONLINE | PDF (55960 KB) | |
| 28823R | 060 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 56 of 70 | Henryk Flashner | ONLINE | | |
| 29021D | 014 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Mon, Wed | 3 of 30 | Henryk Flashner | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (55960 KB) | |
| 29022D | 014 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 3 of 30 | Henryk Flashner | DEN@Viterbi | |
Applications of basic aerodynamics to aircraft and missile performance, power and thrust, stability and control, compressibility effects.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28829R | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Thursday | 23 of 30 | Kamal Shweyk | ONLINE | PDF (295494 KB) | |
Measurement theory and petroleum/geothermal applications of electrical, radioactive, acoustic, and production logging tools. Estimation of rock porosity, water saturation, permeability, shale content, gas flow rate.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the PTE department but may qualify for major credit in AME. To register, enroll in PTE 461.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32204D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 5 of 56 | Birendra Jha | TBA & ONLINE | | |
| 32206D | 014 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 0 of 25 | Birendra Jha | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 32271D | 060 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 3 of 25 | Birendra Jha | ONLINE | |
Fundamentals of flow and transport in porous materials including: Properties of porous rocks, capillarity effect, single- and multiphase flow, diffusion and dispersion in miscible displacements.
- Prerequisite: MATH 245 and PHYS 151 and 1 from (CHEM 105A or CHEM 115A)
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the PTE department but may qualify for major credit in AME. To register, enroll in PTE 463.
- Note: Register for lecture & lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32208D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Wednesday | 6 of 28 | Kristian Jessen | TBA & ONLINE | | |
| 32230R | 060 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Wednesday | 1 of 28 | Kristian Jessen | ONLINE | | |
| 32210R | 001 | Lab | 3:30-5:50pm | Monday | 1 of 12 | Kristian Jessen | PCE313 & ONLINE | | |
| 32247R | 060 | Lab | 3:30-5:50pm | Monday | 1 of 12 | ONLINE | | ||
| 32250R | 060 | Lab | 3:30-5:50pm | Tuesday | 0 of 12 | ONLINE | | ||
| 32251R | 060 | Lab | 3:30-5:50pm | Thursday | 0 of 12 | ONLINE | | ||
| 32288R | 001 | Lab | 3:30-5:50pm | Tuesday | 5 of 12 | Kristian Jessen | PCE313 & ONLINE | | |
| 32290R | 001 | Lab | 3:30-5:50pm | Thursday | 0 of 12 | PCE313 & ONLINE | |
Theory and practice in drilling technology; mechanical properties of reservoir rocks; well completion; acidizing and fracturing, oilproduction gechnology. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours
- Prerequisite: PTE 464
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the PTE department but may qualify for major credit in AME. To register, enroll in PTE 465.
- Note: Register for lecture & lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32212D | 060 | Lecture | 5:30-8:00pm | Tuesday | Canceled | Bradford Pierce | | ||
| 32214R | 060 | Lab | 8:10-9:10pm | Tuesday | Canceled | Bradford Pierce | |
Design, qualification, and workmanship verification of aerospace structures. Analysis for assessing buckling and crippling, welds, and analysis of connections and thin-walled structures.
- Prerequisite: AME 204
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28801R | 060 | Lecture | 5:15-7:25pm | Wednesday | 25 of 28 | Vinay Goyal | ONLINE | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28789D | 060 | 1.0-6.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Paul Ronney | ONLINE | | |
| 28795D | 001 | 1.0-6.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 10 of 30 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
Analysis, design, fabrication, and evaluation of devices intended for entry in local and national design competitions. Intended for students with prior project experience. Upper division standing. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodesign Project | |||||||||
| 28790D | 060 | Lecture | 7:00-9:00pm | Monday | 1 of 30 | Charles Radovich | ONLINE | PDF (169237 KB) | |
| Formula SAE Project | |||||||||
| 28791D | 060 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tuesday | 0 of 25 | Yann Staelens | ONLINE | | |
| Human Powered Vehicle Project | |||||||||
| 28792D | 060 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tuesday | 3 of 25 | Matthew Gilpin | ONLINE | | |
| Aerodesign Project | |||||||||
| 28796D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-9:00pm | Monday | 5 of 30 | Charles Radovich | BHE301 & ONLINE | PDF (169237 KB) | |
| Formula SAE Project | |||||||||
| 28797D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tuesday | 17 of 25 | Yann Staelens | MRF340 & ONLINE | | |
| Human Powered Vehicle Project | |||||||||
| 28798D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tuesday | 3 of 25 | Matthew Gilpin | BHE301 & ONLINE | | |
An introduction to a conceptual design framework with a logic foundation and a systematic process to carry out concept generation and improvement for innovative product developments.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ISE department but may qualify for major credit in AME. To register, enroll in ISE 501.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31501D | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Tuesday | 11 of 16 | Chu-Yi Wang | RTH105 |  | |
| 31560D | 073 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Tuesday | 11 of 20 | Chu-Yi Wang | ONLINE | | |
| 31771D | 034 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Tuesday | 11 of 15 | Chu-Yi Wang | DEN@Viterbi | |
Current topics in Aerospace Engineering are addressed by a number of industry panelists. Students, under panelists' supervision and guidance, complete independent research reports and briefings. Recommended preparation: AME 261, AME 441, AME 481 or equivalents. Genuine interest in design of flight vehicles. Open only to Senior, Master, and Doctoral students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior, Master Student, Doctoral Student
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Andrew and Erna Viterbi School of Engineering
- Note: Class will regularly meet on Fridays from 1-3pm, but 3 times during the semester industry panel discusssiond will be held on Fridays from 10-3pm. Tentative dates are still TBD.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28860R | 073 | Lecture | 1:00-3:00pm | Friday | 7 of 15 | Jayanth Kudva | ONLINE | PDF (104865 KB) | |
Fundamental theory of linear elasticity applicable to multiple branches of solid mechanics.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the CE department but may qualify for major credit in AME. To register, enroll in CE 507.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29732R | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-6:50pm | Monday | 2 of 40 | Vincent Lee | RTH105 & ONLINE | PDF (243412 KB) | |
| 29733D | 034 | Lecture | 3:30-6:50pm | Monday | 6 of 10 | Vincent Lee | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (243412 KB) | |
Cartesian tensors; kinematics of deformation, balance laws, and constitutive equations; variational principles; finite elasticity; plates and cylindrical shells; viscoelasticity; analytical and numerical solutions for elasticity.
- Prerequisite: AME 403
- Note: AME 403 is no longer a required prerequisite, email amegrad@usc.edu to receive clearance.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28793R | 073 | Lecture | 1:30-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 20 | Paul Plucinsky | ONLINE | PDF (68658 KB) | |
| 28869R | 048 | Lecture | 1:30-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Paul Plucinsky | ONLINE | | |
| 28870D | 034 | Lecture | 1:30-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 4 of 20 | Paul Plucinsky | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (68658 KB) | |
Chemical equilibrium, flame temperature, chemical kinetics, transport phenomena, conservation equations of multi-component reacting flows, laminar flames, droplet combustion, flame speed, combustion pollutants, atmospheric pollution processes.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28794R | 073 | Lecture | 1:30-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 6 of 25 | Fokion Egolfopoulos | ONLINE | PDF (139336 KB) | |
| 28873R | 048 | Lecture | 1:30-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 7 of 25 | Fokion Egolfopoulos | OHE120 & ONLINE | PDF (139336 KB) | |
| 29044D | 034 | Lecture | 1:30-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 10 of 20 | Fokion Egolfopoulos | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (139336 KB) | |
Analytical techniques for heat and mass diffusion problems in various geometries; application to heat/mass transfer in solids, liquids, porous media and bioporous materials.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28763D | 073 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 0 of 25 | Satwindar Sadhal | ONLINE | PDF (129521 KB) | |
| 28895R | 048 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 7 of 25 | Satwindar Sadhal | OHE100C & ONLINE | PDF (129521 KB) | |
| 28897D | 034 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 2 of 10 | Satwindar Sadhal | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (129521 KB) | |
Multi-degree of freedom systems; continuous systems; modal analysis. Beams, rods, membranes, plates, shells. Approximate methods; Galerkin, Rayleigh Ritz; assumed-mode, finite elements.
- Prerequisite: AME 420
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28881R | 073 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Mon, Wed | 3 of 40 | Bingen Yang | ONLINE | PDF (225562 KB) | |
| 29051D | 034 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Mon, Wed | 2 of 20 | Bingen Yang | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (225562 KB) | |
Flows on a line and circle; phase plane methods; bifurcation theory; limit cycle/relaxation oscillations; chaotic systems, one-dimensional maps, the Lorenz equations, fractals and strange attractors.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28882R | 073 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 16 of 40 | Firdaus Udwadia | ONLINE | PDF (160075 KB) | |
| 29052D | 034 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 20 | Firdaus Udwadia | DEN@Viterbi | |
Engineering mathematical methods: linear algebra, eigen problems, introduction to linear partial differential equations, transforms and complex variable theory.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28803R | 073 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 44 of 47 | Eva Kanso | ONLINE | | |
| 28885R | 048 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 27 of 30 | Eva Kanso | OHE122 & ONLINE | | |
| 29056D | 034 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 30 of 35 | Eva Kanso | DEN@Viterbi | |
Design synthesis of aero/hydro/mechanical systems; techniques of design; conceptual thinking; problem definition, configurational development, analytic engineering approximation, oral briefings and group problem solving. Graduate standing.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28891R | 073 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Wednesday | 6 of 42 | David Lazzara | ONLINE | | |
| 29059D | 034 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Wednesday | 5 of 13 | David Lazzara | DEN@Viterbi | |
Basic concepts; variational methods; isoparametric formulation; plane stress; plane strain; axisymmetric structures; plates and shells; structural dynamics; stability and buckling; computer applications; nonlinear analysis.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the CE department but may qualify for major credit in AME. To register, enroll in CE 529.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29752R | 073 | Lecture | 5:30-8:50pm | Tuesday | 10 of 30 | Carter Wellford | ONLINE | PDF (87427 KB) | |
| 29753D | 034 | Lecture | 5:30-8:50pm | Tuesday | 4 of 10 | Carter Wellford | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (87427 KB) | |
| 29754R | 073 | Lab | 5:30-6:20pm | Friday | 11 of 30 | ONLINE | | ||
| 29755D | 034 | Lab | 5:30-6:20pm | Friday | 3 of 10 | DEN@Viterbi | |
A unified discussion of low-speed fluid mechanics including exact solutions; approximation techniques for low and high Reynolds numbers; inviscid flows; surface waves; dynamic stability; turbulence.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28756R | 073 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Tue, Thu | 6 of 30 | Carlos Pantano-Rubino | ONLINE | PDF (372293 KB) | |
| 28890R | 048 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 42 | Carlos Pantano-Rubino | OHE132 & ONLINE | PDF (372293 KB) | |
| 29060D | 034 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 30 | Carlos Pantano-Rubino | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (372293 KB) | |
Convergence, consistency, stability: finite difference, finite element, and spectral methods; direct and iterative procedures for steady problems; linear diffusion and advection problems; nonlinear advection problems. Recommended preparation: AME 526.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28896R | 073 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 20 of 45 | Alejandra Uranga | ONLINE | PDF (220313 KB) | |
| 29065D | 034 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 20 | Alejandra Uranga | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (220313 KB) | |
An analytical and theoretical introduction to fluid dynamics and transport phenomena of the physiological systems such as cardiovascular, respiratory and renal system.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28898R | 073 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 20 | Niema Pahlevan | ONLINE | PDF (278339 KB) | |
State space representation, linearization, solution of state equations; controllability and observability; state feedback, state observers; optimal control; output feedback.
- Prerequisite: AME 451
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28805R | 073 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 30 | Nestor Perez Arancibia | ONLINE | | |
| 28901R | 048 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Tue, Thu | 7 of 55 | Nestor Perez Arancibia | OHE122 & ONLINE | | |
| 28902R | 073 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 20 of 40 | Nestor Perez Arancibia | ONLINE | | |
| 29071D | 034 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 20 | Nestor Perez Arancibia | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 29073D | 034 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 10 of 20 | Nestor Perez Arancibia | DEN@Viterbi | |
Stability analysis of columns, frames, plates, circular rings and shells; Energy-based method; Dynamic analysis of structural stability; Elastic fracture mechanics; Small-strain plasticity.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the CE department but may qualify for major credit in AME. To register, enroll in CE 543.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29783R | 073 | Lecture | 1:00-4:20pm | Friday | 12 of 15 | Qiming Wang | ONLINE | PDF (423502 KB) | |
An overview of the building blocks that underlie automation; mechanics-based models for designing automated systems; decision-making tools and methods for supporting manufacturing automation.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28712D | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Thursday | Canceled | ONLINE | | ||
| 28806D | 073 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Thursday | 30 of 33 | Quan Nguyen | ONLINE | PDF (132458 KB) | |
Introduction to systems architecture in aerospace, electrical, computer, and manufacturing systems emphasizing the conceptual and acceptance phases and using heuristics.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the SAE department but may qualify for major credit in AME. To register, enroll in SAE 549.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32319D | 034 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Monday | 18 of 30 | Azad Madni | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (193736 KB) | |
| 32349D | 073 | Lecture | 3:30-6:10pm | Monday | 5 of 30 | Azad Madni | ONLINE | PDF (193736 KB) | |
Recent developments and research in aerospace and mechanical engineering and related fields. Oral and written reports.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Andrew and Erna Viterbi School of Engineering
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28807R | 073 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Wednesday | 14 of 30 | Niema Pahlevan | ONLINE | | |
| 28949R | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 50 | Niema Pahlevan | SGM101 & ONLINE | |
Overview and working principles of commonly used additive manufacturing processes; process models; process and material selection; cost estimation methods; current applications and future directions.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28899D | 073 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Wednesday | 47 of 47 | Boris Fritz | ONLINE | Word (40712 KB) | |
Materials selection in relationship to design and fabrication, economic considerations, methodology of selection, performance parameters; case studies.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the MASC department but may qualify for major credit in AME. To register, enroll in MASC 583.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32115R | 048 | Lecture | 6:30-9:50pm | Wednesday | 34 of 75 | Michael Hahn | TBA & ONLINE | | |
| 32116D | 034 | Lecture | 6:30-9:50pm | Wednesday | 18 of 33 | Michael Hahn | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 32117R | 073 | Lecture | 6:30-9:50pm | Wednesday | 0 of 30 | Michael Hahn | ONLINE | |
Research leading to the Master's Degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28808D | 073 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 25 | Paul Ronney | ONLINE | | |
| 28950D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 17 of 25 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28809D | 073 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 25 | Paul Ronney | ONLINE | | |
| 28951D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: AME 594A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28810D | 073 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Paul Ronney | ONLINE | | |
| 28952D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis.
- Prerequisite: AME 594B
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28811D | 073 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Paul Ronney | ONLINE | | |
| 28953D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
Course content will be selected each semester to reflect current trends and developments in the field of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Learning and Computational Physics | ||||||||||
| 28748R | 073 | 4.0 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 24 of 45 | Assad Oberai | ONLINE | | |
| Metrology, Measurements and Testing for Manufacturing Applications | ||||||||||
| 28903R | 073 | 3.0 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | James Nokes | | ||
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28812D | 073 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 60 | Paul Ronney | ONLINE | | |
| 28990D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 49 of 60 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28813D | 073 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Paul Ronney | ONLINE | | |
| 28991D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.
- Prerequisite: AME 794A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28814D | 073 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Paul Ronney | ONLINE | | |
| 28992D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 15 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.
- Prerequisite: AME 794B
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28815D | 073 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Paul Ronney | ONLINE | | |
| 28993D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 15 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis.
- Prerequisite: AME 794C
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28816D | 073 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Paul Ronney | ONLINE | | |
| 28994D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 15 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.
- Prerequisite: AME 794D
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28817D | 073 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Paul Ronney | ONLINE | | |
| 28995D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 15 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE & ONLINE | |