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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 (15 or 18 units) - Choose One Track |
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| Engineering Design 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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- AME503 - Advanced Mechanical Design
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3 |
- AME505 - Engineering Information Modeling
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3 |
- AME509 - Applied Elasticity
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3 |
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Required Core Elective Courses (6 units) - Choose Two of the Following Courses
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Course
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Units
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- AME404 - Mechanical Engineering Problems
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3 |
- AME506 - Design of Low Cost Space Missions
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3 |
- AME527 - Elements of Vehicle and Energy Systems Design
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3 |
- AME541 - Linear Control Systems II
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3 |
- CE529a - Finite Element Analysis
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3 |
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| Mechanics and Materials Specialization Track |
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Required Core Courses (12 units)
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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 |
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| Required Core Elective Courses (6 units) - Choose One of the Following Courses |
Course
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Units
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- AME542 - Theory of Plates
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3 |
- AME588 - Materials Selection
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3 |
- CE529a - Finite Element Analysis
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3 |
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| Thermal and Fluid Sciences |
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Required Core Courses (12 units) - Choose Four Courses From One of the Three Areas)
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Combustion Courses
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Units
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- AME436 - Energy and Propulsion
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3 |
- AME513 - Principles of Combustion
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3 |
- AME514 - Applications of Combustion
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3 |
- AME530a - Dynamics of Incompressible Fluids
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3 |
Fluid Dynamics Courses
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- AME457 - Engineering Fluid Dynamics
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3 |
- AME511 - Compressible Gas Dynamics
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3 |
- AME530a - Dynamics of Incompressible Fluids
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3 |
- AME535a - Introduction to Computational Fluid Mechanics
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3 |
Heat Transfer Courses
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- AME457 - Engineering Fluid Dynamics
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3 |
- AME515 - Advanced Problems in Heat Conduction
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3 |
- AME516 - Convection Processes
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3 |
- AME517 - Radiation Heat Transfer
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3 |
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| Core Elective Courses (6 units) - Choose Two (but not duplicating anything from your Thermal & Fluid Sciences specialization core courses) |
Course
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Units
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- AME436 - Energy and Propulsion
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3 |
- AME457 - Engineering Fluid Dynamics
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3 |
- AME511 - Compressible Gas Dynamics
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3 |
- AME513 - Principles of Combustion
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3 |
- AME514 - Applications of Combustion
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3 |
- AME515 - Advanced Problems in Heat Conduction
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3 |
- AME516 - Convection Processes
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3 |
- AME517 - Radiation Heat Transfer
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3 |
- 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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3 |
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Electives (3-6 units)
(consult and receive approval from an MSAE graduate advisor before enrolling in these courses) |
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Questions/Contact |
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