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Description of DEN |
The USC Viterbi Distance Education Network enables students to earn their engineering Master's degree 100% online. DEN students do the same homework, take the same exams and because the DEN program provides a fully equivalent academic experience, they earn the same degree as on-campus students. Detailed information on earning your degree online through DEN
Get a Head Start
Well qualified candidates can begin taking courses as Limited students prior to submitting a formal application for admission and before taking the GRE. |
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Course Information |
Please note that the courses listed below are those available via DEN. However, DEN course offerings are subject to change by the university and the specific department. Students should check the USC Schedule of Classes or with the specific department for course availability information.
Required Engineering Analysis Courses (6 units)
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Course
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Units
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- AME525 - Engineering Analysis
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3 |
- AME526 - Engineering Analytical Methods
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3 |
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| Required Core Specialization Track Courses (3, 6 or 9 units) - Choose One Track
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| Aerodynamics/Fluid Dynamics Specialization Track |
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Required Core Courses (6 units)
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Course
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Units
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- AME511 - Compressible Gas Dynamics
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3 |
- AME530a - Dynamics of Incompressible Fluids
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3 |
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| Recommended Technical Electives (choose at least one) |
Course
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Units
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- AME457 - Engineering Fluid Dynamics
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3 |
- AME516 - Convection Processes
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3 |
- AME530b - Dynamics of Incompressible Fluids
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3 |
- AME535a - Introduction to Computational Fluid Mechanics
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3 |
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3 |
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| Aerospace Controls Specialization Track |
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Required Core Courses (6 units)
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Course
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Units
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- AME532a - Flight Vehicle Stability and Control
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3 |
- AME541 - Linear Control Systems II
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3 |
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| Recommended Technical Electives (choose at least one) |
Course
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Units
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- AME545 - Modeling and Control of Distributed Dynamic Systems
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3 |
- AME552 - Nonlinear Control Systems
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3 |
- ASTE585 - Spacecraft Attitude Control
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3 |
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| Aerospace Design Specialization Track |
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Required Core Course (3 units)
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Course
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Units
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- AME527 - Elements of Vehicle and Energy Systems Design
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3 |
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| Recommended Technical Electives (choose at least one) |
Course
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Units
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- AME503 - Advanced Mechanical Design
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3 |
- ASTE520 - Spacecraft System Design
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3 |
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| Aerospace Structures Specialization Track |
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Required Core Courses (3 units)
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Course
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Units
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- AME529 - Aircraft Structures Analysis
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3 |
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| Recommended Technical Electives (choose at least one) |
Course
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Units
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- AME509 - Applied Elasticity
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3 |
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3 |
- AME560 - Fatigue and Fracture
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3 |
- AME584 - Fracture Mechanics and Mechanisms
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3 |
- CE529a - Finite Element Analysis
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3 |
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| Computational Fluid Dynamics Specialization Track |
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Required Core Courses (9 units)
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Course
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Units
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- AME530a - Dynamics of Incompressible Fluids
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3 |
- AME535a - Introduction to Computational Fluid Mechanics
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3 |
- AME535b - Advanced Computational Fluid Mechanics
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3 |
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| Recommended Technical Electives (choose at least one) |
Course
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Units
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- AME457 - Engineering Fluid Dynamics
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3 |
- AME511 - Compressible Gas Dynamics
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3 |
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| Propulsion Specialization Track |
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Required Core Courses (6 units)
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Course
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Units
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- AME511 - Compressible Gas Dynamics
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3 |
- AME513 - Principles of Combustion
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3 |
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| Recommended Technical Electives (choose at least one) |
Course
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Units
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- AME436 - Energy and Propulsion
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3 |
- AME514 - Applications of Combustion
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3 |
- ASTE470 - Spacecraft Propulsion
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3 |
- ASTE572 - Advanced Spacecraft Propulsion
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3 |
- ASTE584 - Spacecraft Power Systems
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3 |
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Breadth Requirement (3 units)
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| (select one core course from a specialization track other than your own) |
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Electives (9-15 units)
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| (consult and receive approval from an MSAE graduate advisor before enrolling in these courses) |
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Questions/Contact |
If you have questions or need assistance, please visit our Technical FAQ page. |
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