Undergraduate Degrees
Focus on Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
AME offers Bachelor of Science degrees in aerospace engineering and mechanical engineering. Curriculum for both provides a broad, well-balanced foundation in engineering.
BS in Aerospace Engineering
Students in UA aerospace engineering typically are aiming for careers in aircraft design and space exploration. Study includes the following subject areas:
- Aerodynamics
- Control system design
- Fluid mechanics
- Gas dynamics
- Solid mechanics
- Thermodynamics
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Students in UA mechanical engineering typically are looking to design, analyze, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems in a variety of industries. Study includes the following subject areas:
- Dynamics and controls
- Mechanical design
- Nanotechnology
- Solid and fluid mechanics
- Thermal sciences
Curriculum
The aerospace engineering program includes specialized courses in space systems, propulsion and aircraft design. Mechanical engineering centers on physics, mathematics and materials. Both degree programs include a focus on instrumentation and materials strength, with hands-on laboratory courses and research opportunities.
Four-Year Degree Plans
The College of Engineering’s four-year degree plans provide the advised sequence of courses for a BS in either aerospace or mechanical engineering.
Prerequisite Charts
AME prerequisite charts help students plan around specific interests.
Both Majors
Effective starting fall 2019 for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Aerospace Engineering
- 2016-2017 Prerequisite Chart (PDF)
- 2015-2016 Prerequisite Chart (PDF)
- 2014-2015 Prerequisite Chart (PDF)
Mechanical Engineering
- 2018-2019 Prerequisite Chart (PDF)
- 2016-2017 Prerequisite Chart (PDF)
- 2015-2016 Prerequisite Chart (PDF)
- 2014-2015 Prerequisite Chart (PDF)
Technical Electives
In addition to core courses and prerequisites, aerospace engineering majors take six units of technical electives. Mechanical engineering majors complete 15 units of technical electives.
- Approved Technical Electives for Aerospace Engineering Majors (PDF)
- Approved Technical Electives for Mechanical Engineering Majors (PDF)
Transfer Requirements
Students transferring from Pima Community College should check Pima Equivalents for AME Requirements (PDF) to see which courses will transfer successfully to the College of Engineering.
Undergraduate Courses
See the UA Catalog for individual course descriptions.
Advanced Standing
Students preparing to enroll in upper-division courses must first determine whether they qualify for Advanced Standing in the College of Engineering.