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PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Curriculum

Your 57-credit-hour program consists of:

Core Courses 3
Engineering Analysis II  
Electives (select eight from the following areas) 24
Automotive  
Solid Mechanics, Dynamics, and Vibrations  
Thermal Fluids  
Mechatronics  
Manufacturing  
Doctoral Dissertation 30
Total 57

In order to satisfy degree requirements, the student must also pass:

  • Preliminary Examination
  • Final Qualifying Examination
  • Dissertation Defense.

Lawrence Tech will allow a maximum of 6 credits of qualified graduate level coursework to be transferred from other institutions. An applicant transferring in from another institution with special circumstances will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

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