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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 graduate 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."
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28720R | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | 9:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 40 of 40 | Akshay Potnuru | THH119 |  |
Stress, strain and deflection of mechanical elements due to tension, shear, bending, or torsion; combined loads; plates, shells, statically indeterminate structures; strength-based design, trusses.
- Prerequisite: AME 201
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28724R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 94 of 94 | Ramtin Sheikhhassani | WPHB27 | PDF (133453 KB) | |
| 28712R | 001 | Discussion | 4:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 94 of 94 | Ramtin Sheikhhassani | SGM101 | | |
| 28725R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Tue, Thu | 68 of 75 | Assad Oberai | MHP101 | | |
| 28715R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Friday | 68 of 75 | Assad Oberai | MHP101 | |
Common tools for Aerospace and Mechanical engineers: vectors, matrices, fundamentals of python, data manipulation and analysis, statistics, data presentation, optimization, large data sets.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28701R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 110 of 112 | Carlos Pantano-Rubino | THH102 | |
Performance of flight vehicles; maximum speed, rate-of-climb, range, and endurance; basic stability and control, weight, and balance; computer exercises.
- Note: Register for lecture and discussion
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28726R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 50 of 54 | Saakar Byahut | SOSB4 |  | |
| 28727R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Friday | 50 of 54 | Saakar Byahut | ZHS352 | |
Analysis, design, fabrication, and evaluation of devices intended for entry in local and national design competitions. Intended for lower division students or those with little prior project experience. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Composites Design Project | |||||||||
| 29046D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Monday | 1 of 20 | Bo Jin | WPH101 | | |
Reference frames and coordinate systems; relationships between forces, moments, power, linear/angular momentum, and energy for particles and rigid bodies; particle and rigid body systems.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28718R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MWF | 23 of 30 | Geoffrey Shiflett | THH118 | | |
| 28730R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:20pm | Tue, Thu | 30 of 30 | Neda Maghsoodi | MHPB7B | | |
| 28729R | 001 | Discussion | 4:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 53 of 60 | Neda Maghsoodi, Geoffrey Shiflett | GFS116 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28713R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 39 of 45 | Bingen Yang | ZHS163 |  | |
| 28733R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 39 of 45 | Bingen Yang | WPHB27 | |
Introduction to the finite element method; practical application of computer analysis tools for structural analysis and design.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28735R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 29 of 30 | Emma Singer | SAL127 | | |
| 28935R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Thursday | 29 of 30 | Emma Singer | KAP148 | | |
| 28736R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 30 | Yann Staelens | SAL127 | | |
| 28936R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 16 of 30 | Yann Staelens | VHE217 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28749R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 50 of 50 | Mitul Luhar | SOSB46 | | |
| 29005R | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Tue, Thu | 39 of 50 | Saakar Byahut | SOSB4 | |
Fundamental laws of thermodynamics applied to actual and perfect gases and vapors; energy concepts, processes and applications; energy, entropy and exergy analysis; power and refrigeration systems.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28750R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 49 of 65 | Takahiro Sakai | THH212 | | |
| 28751R | 001 | Discussion | 5:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 49 of 65 | Takahiro Sakai | GFS116 | |
Coordinated laboratory and lecture sequence on aeromechanical instrumentation, test and measurement, integration of mechanical, optical and electronic components and technical communication.
- Prerequisite: AME 341A
- Note: Register for one lecture and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28771R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 80 of 80 | Akshay Potnuru | THH301 | | |
| 28772R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 70 of 80 | Emma Singer | THH301 | | |
| 28773R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 38 of 38 | Akshay Potnuru,Emma Singer | BHE301 | | |
| 28774R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 36 of 38 | Akshay Potnuru,Emma Singer | BHE301 | | |
| 28775R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Wednesday | 38 of 38 | Akshay Potnuru,Emma Singer | BHE301 | | |
| 28776R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-4:50pm | Thursday | 38 of 38 | Akshay Potnuru,Emma Singer | BHE301 | |
Theories of failure, shear center, unsymmetrical bending, curved beams, torsion of non-circular sections; cylinders, rotating discs, thermal stresses, inelastic strains, energy methods.
- Prerequisite: AME 204
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28803R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:20pm | Mon, Wed | 16 of 44 | Oussama Safadi | OHE100B | | |
| 28840D | 014 | Lecture | 12:00-1:20pm | Mon, Wed | 2 of 10 | Oussama Safadi | DEN@Viterbi | |
Introduction to computational methods in engineering: learning to develop and implement numerical algorithms for solving a range of mathematics, physics, and engineering problems. Suitable for undergraduate students in aerospace, bio, civil and mechanical engineering.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28804R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 12 of 40 | Inna Abramova | VHE217 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28758D | 001 | Lecture | 6:30-9:20pm | Tuesday | 20 of 25 | Babak Boloury-Azad | SAL127 | | |
| 28759D | 001 | Lecture | 6:30-9:20pm | Thursday | 3 of 25 | Babak Boloury-Azad | SAL127 | | |
| 28754R | 001 | Quiz | 7:30-9:50am | Wednesday | 23 of 50 | Babak Boloury-Azad | SAL127 | |
Modelling, analysis, integration, layout and performance analysis of a mechanical system to meet the specified design requirements.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28807D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 3:30-7:20pm | Wednesday | 15 of 40 | Yan Jin | LVL16 | PDF (349615 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28702D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-7:40pm | Thursday | 24 of 25 | Bogdan Marcu | VHE210 | |
Introduction to mechanics of living organs; analysis of fluid and solid forces acting on biological systems; introductory hemodynamics and bio-transport phenomena.
- Note: Recommended Preparation: Fundamental Physics, Statics, and Differential Equations
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28839R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 5 of 25 | Niema Pahlevan | KAP166 | | |
| 28843D | 060 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 1 of 15 | Niema Pahlevan | ONLINE | |
Theory of free and forced vibrations with and without damping; systems of single and multiple degrees of freedom; iteration; methods; vibration isolation; instrumentation.
- Prerequisite: MATH 245
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28814R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 22 of 28 | Oussama Safadi | OHE122 | | |
| 29014D | 014 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 3 of 19 | Oussama Safadi | DEN@Viterbi | |
General principles underlying heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation; steady and transient conditions; heat exchangers.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28761R | 001 | 3.0 | Lecture-Discussion | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 11 of 50 | Fokion Egolfopoulos | MHP101 | PDF (125546 KB) | |
| 28762R | 001 | 3.0 | Lecture-Discussion | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 59 of 50 | Satwindar Sadhal | THH208 | | |
| 28764D | 060 | 3.0 | Lecture-Discussion | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 0 of 10 | Fokion Egolfopoulos | ONLINE | PDF (125546 KB) | |
Analysis of combustion engines: reciprocating-piston, gas turbines, rockets. Tradeoffs compared to non-combustion sources. Ideal and non-ideal cycle analysis and performance evaluation; pollutant formation and remediation.
- Prerequisite: AME 310
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28765D | 060 | 3.0 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 5 of 30 | Paul Ronney | ONLINE | PDF (422969 KB) | |
| 28816R | 001 | 3.0 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 49 of 70 | Paul Ronney | ZHS252 | PDF (422969 KB) | |
Team engineering design project to model, construct and test a physical principle or system. Complete industrial research project including proposal, design review, presentation, technical report.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28812R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Monday | 5 of 20 | Matthew Gilpin | BHE301 | | |
| 28813R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 5 of 20 | Matthew Gilpin | BHE301 | |
Individual engineering projects designed and constructed to modeland test a physical principle or system.
- Prerequisite: AME 441a
- Note: Register for lecture and lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28817D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Monday | 0 of 20 | Matthew Gilpin | BHE301 | | |
| 28818R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | Monday | 0 of 20 | Matthew Gilpin | BHE301 | |
Vibration measurement and analysis; simulation, design, and experimental verification of mechanical control systems; system identification; implementation of controllers; performance evaluation via experimentation and stimulation.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28819R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tuesday | 7 of 30 | Inna Abramova | THH106 | | |
| 28820R | 001 | Lab | 1:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 30 | Inna Abramova | BHE310 | |
Transform methods, block diagrams; transfer functions; stability; root-locus and frequency domain analysis and design; application to flight control, state space and multiloop systems.
- Prerequisite: AME 302
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28822D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 49 of 49 | Inna Abramova | RTH105 | | |
| 28823R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 49 of 49 | Inna Abramova | RTH105 | | |
| 29064D | 014 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 4 of 39 | Inna Abramova | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 29063D | 014 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 4 of 39 | Inna Abramova | DEN@Viterbi | |
Introduction to micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS); scaling effects; materials and structures in MEMS; MEMS sensing and actuation principles; microfabrication.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28861R | 001 | 3.0 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 36 of 40 | Hangbo Zhao | DMC101 | |
Aircraft design and analysis, design requirements and specifications; integration of structure, propulsion, control system, and aerodynamic configuration; performance analysis and prediction.
- Note: Register for lecture and lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28841D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Monday | 30 of 40 | Marty Bradley,David Lazzara | THH118 | PDF (111016 KB) | |
| 28842R | 001 | Lab | 5:00-7:50pm | Wednesday | 30 of 40 | Marty Bradley,Saakar Byahut | SAL127 | |
Current and potential applications of composite materials including manufacturing methods; determining mechanical properties; failure analysis; and design, inspection, and repair considerations.
- Prerequisite: AME 204
- Note: . Current and potential applications of composite materials including manufacturing methods; determining mechanical properties; failure analysis; and design, inspection, and repair considerations.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28800R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:30pm | Wednesday | 35 of 50 | Vinay Goyal | MHPB7B | PDF (191160 KB) | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28850D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 40 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Car Project | |||||||||
| 28799D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Wednesday | 0 of 80 | Emma Singer | OFFICE | | |
| Advanced Composites Design Project | |||||||||
| 28806D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Monday | 8 of 10 | Bo Jin | WPH101 | | |
| Aerodesign Project | |||||||||
| 28858D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Monday | 2 of 50 | Saakar Byahut | GFS118 | | |
| Formula SAE Project | |||||||||
| 28859D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tuesday | 5 of 30 | Yann Staelens | KAP140 | | |
| Human Powered Vehicle Project | |||||||||
| 28908D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tuesday | 1 of 20 | Matthew Gilpin | OHE406 | | |
| Formula SAE Electric Project | |||||||||
| 29030D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Monday | 0 of 30 | Yann Staelens | VHE206 | | |
| Advanced Spacecraft Propulsion and Energy Laboratoy | |||||||||
| 29031D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-8:50am | Thursday | 2 of 20 | Matthew Gilpin, Lubos Brieda | OFFICE | | |
A logic-based framework for conceptual design, including systematic concept generation and improvement, in 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 | 5:00-8:20pm | Tuesday | 27 of 40 | Chu-Yi Wang | RTH217 | | |
| 31798D | 034 | Lecture | 5:00-8:20pm | Tuesday | 11 of 30 | Chu-Yi Wang | DEN@Viterbi | |
Specific problems and methods of analysis in mechanical systems design.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28862R | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Monday | 26 of 27 | Jonathan Sauder | OHE120 | | |
| 29053D | 034 | Lecture | 6:40-9:20pm | Monday | 12 of 12 | Jonathan Sauder | DEN@Viterbi | |
Use of mechanical, electrical and computer engineering, math and computer science to design of high performance and sophisticated products and processes and systems involving mechatronics.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29088R | 048 | Lecture | 6:30-9:10pm | Wednesday | 33 of 36 | Yong Chen | KAP145 | | |
| 29042R | 048 | Lab | 1:00-3:00pm | Friday | 33 of 36 | Yong Chen | BHE310 | |
Compressible flow equations; Rayleigh/Fanno flows; shock/expansion waves and interactions; potential flow, small disturbance theory and similarity; hypersonics; viscosity, high-temperature and radiation effects.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28871R | 048 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 32 of 35 | Ivan Bermejo-Moreno | OHE100B | PDF (443574 KB) | |
| 29041D | 034 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 20 | Ivan Bermejo-Moreno | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (443574 KB) | |
Advanced topics in combustion including analytical methods, stretch effects, stability, ignition and extinction of flames, plasma-assisted combustion, turbulence effects, detonations, and micropower generation.
- Prerequisite: AME 513A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28873R | 048 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 7 of 25 | Fokion Egolfopoulos | KAP167 | PDF (155985 KB) | |
| 29043D | 034 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 1 of 10 | Fokion Egolfopoulos | ONLINE | PDF (155985 KB) | |
Analytical techniques for solving convective heat and mass transfer problems; applications include heat/mass transfer in biological systems as well as traditional industrial settings.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28836R | 048 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 28 | Satwindar Sadhal | OHE100D | | |
| 29069D | 034 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 28 | Satwindar Sadhal | DEN@Viterbi | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28998R | 048 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 20 of 50 | Paul Newton | OHE122 | PDF (55725 KB) | |
| 28999D | 034 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 20 | Paul Newton | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (55725 KB) | |
Solving linear heat, wave, Laplace and Poisson equations, separation of variables and Fourier series, special functions, Fourier and Laplace transforms, characteristics, Greens functions, similarity solutions.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28886R | 048 | Lecture-Discussion | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 20 of 45 | RTH105 | | ||
| 29056D | 034 | Lecture-Discussion | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 4 of 20 | DEN@Viterbi | |
Stress Analysis. Linear Elasticity. Thin Plates. Finite Element Methods. Structural stability. Vibration of Continuous Systems. Emphasis on aerospace and aeronautical applications
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28890R | 048 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 22 of 42 | Oussama Safadi | OHE132 | | |
| 29060D | 034 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 30 | Oussama Safadi | DEN@Viterbi | |
Generalized curvilinear coordinates; grid generation; numerical techniques for transonic and supersonic inviscid flows: boundary layer flows; reduced Navier-Stokes equations; compressible and incompressible viscous flows. Recommended preparation: AME 511 or AME 530a.
- Prerequisite: AME 535A
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28899R | 048 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 2 of 30 | Julian Domaradzki | DMC155 | | |
| 29067D | 034 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 2 of 20 | Julian Domaradzki | ONLINE | |
Computer control as applied to machine tools, mechanical manipulators, and other mechanical machinery; discrete time controller design; microprocessor implementation of motion and force control servos.
- Prerequisite: AME 451
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28897R | 048 | Lecture | 7:00-9:40pm | Tuesday | 15 of 35 | Serkan Kalender | KAP147 | |
Overview of methods and tools for creating products that are easier to manufacture and assemble thereby reducing manufacturing costs.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28891R | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-7:00pm | Thursday | 25 of 46 | Satyandra Gupta | KAP144 | |
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 | 4:00-6:40pm | Monday | 1 of 38 | Robert Minnichelli | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 32349D | 048 | Lecture | 4:00-6:40pm | Monday | 2 of 20 | Robert Minnichelli | OHE100D | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28910R | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Wednesday | 27 of 62 | Paul Plucinsky | ZHS252 | |
Phase plane, describing function, applications to mechanical and aerospace systems. Lyapunov stability theory. Popov theorem. Circle criterion. Lyapunov redesign. Sliding mode control. Backstepping. Passivity.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28912R | 048 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 13 of 45 | Amin Ghadami | OHE100C | | |
| 29082D | 034 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 20 | Amin Ghadami | DEN@Viterbi | |
Design, analysis and implementation of digital control systems using microcomputers; Z-transform methods; frequency domain and state space approach, system identification; computational aspects; sampling and quantization.
- Prerequisite: EE 482
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the EE department but may qualify for major credit in AME. To register, enroll in EE 543.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30571R | 048 | Lecture | 2:00-5:50pm | Friday | 1 of 19 | Richard Chiang | GFS202 | PDF (89762 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29044R | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-7:00pm | Wednesday | 25 of 60 | Boris Fritz | GFS118 | Word (41383 KB) | |
Behavior of materials under cyclic and static fatigue; plastic instability; life-time predictions; brittle and ductile fracture; crack propagation and plastic blunting.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the MASC department but may qualify for major credit in AME. To register, enroll in MASC 560.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32154R | 048 | Lecture | 6:00-8:30pm | Thursday | 3 of 40 | Michael Hahn | SCT1501K | | |
| 32156D | 034 | Lecture | 6:00-8:30pm | Thursday | 12 of 30 | Michael Hahn | DEN@Viterbi | |
Modern CAE design for automotive and aerospace machine components; characterization methods, design tools and manufacturing techniques. Intended for students with prior CAE experience.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28777D | 048 | Lecture | 9:00-12:30pm | Monday | 10 of 10 | Bo Jin | KAP150 | |
Power production includes conventional fossil fuels, synthetic fuels, hydroelectric, solar, wind, geothermal, biomass and nuclear. The environmental consequences of various energy sources are discussed.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28920D | 034 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 7 of 45 | Wei Wu | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 29084R | 048 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 7 of 30 | Wei Wu | OHE100C | |
Analysis of repairs in aircraft/launch vehicles. Flexible dynamics for spacecraft, random vibration, deployable spacecraft components, certification of thermal protection systems. Practical finite element analysis.
- Prerequisite: AME 485
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28915R | 048 | Lecture | 6:30-9:00pm | Wednesday | 8 of 30 | Vinay Goyal | MHPB7B | PDF (36417 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32172R | 048 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 26 of 28 | Lessa Grunenfelder | RTH217 | | |
| 32174D | 034 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 15 of 15 | Lessa Grunenfelder | DEN@Viterbi | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28950D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 30 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28951D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28952D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28953D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28990D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 60 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28991D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 35 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28992D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 35 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28993D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 35 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28994D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 35 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28995D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 35 | Paul Ronney | OFFICE | |