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MAE 21Aerospace Materials Science

4 units · MAE · UC San Diego

Atomic structure and physical properties of engineering materials including metals, ceramics, glasses, polymers, and composite materials. Defects and phase diagram of materials. Material testing and processing. Program or materials fees may apply.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “PHYS 2A or 4A, CHEM 6A or CHEM 6AH, and MATH 20B. Enrollment restricted to MC 25 and MC 35–37 majors only.”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 2 · Fall (4 programs).

Required in (2)

  • AeroEng w/Spec Aerothermodynam
  • Aerospace Engineering (B.S.)
What it opens up

Courses that list MAE 21 as a prerequisite (2)

  • MAE 155A Aerospace Engineering Design I
  • SE 160A Aerospace Structural Mechanics I