Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Undergraduate
The department offers a rich and diverse educational experience for students interested in majoring in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or their combination. Students can dual major in mechanical and aerospace engineering by satisfying the degree requirements for both majors. Dual degrees with other majors, mechanical engineering and materials science for example, are also possible. The undergraduate majors in Aerospace Engineering (AE) and Mechanical Engineering (ME) are accredited by the Engineering Accrediatation Commission of ABET, http://abet.org. Courses are taught by leading experts in their fields, and in addition to coursework, students are engaged in comprehensive research and design activities. Programs prepare students for leadership careers in industry and for continuing their education in graduate school.
Aerospace Engineering Program
- 2023 Enrolled Undergrads: 402
- 2023 Degrees Conferred: 96
- Mission, Program Educational Objectives, and Student Outcomes
- Prerequisite Flowchart
- Fall 2020 Undergraduate Enrollment – 368
- 2019-2020 B.S. Degrees Awarded – 73
Mechanical Engineering Program
- 2023 Enrolled Undergrads: 700
- 2023 Degrees Conferred: 272
- Mission, Program Educational Objectives, and Student Outcomes
- Prerequisite Flowchart
- Fall 2020 Undergraduate Enrollment – 919
- 2019-2020 B.S. Degrees Awarded – 230
Enrollments and Degrees Awarded for all programs in the Samueli School
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Undergraduate Advisors
Aerospace Engineering
Assistant Professor
Jacqueline Huynh
huynhlj@uci.edu
(949) 824-3561
Mechanical Engineering
Assistant Professor of Teaching
David Copp
dcopp@uci.edu
(949) 824-7829