Curriculum
The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is a 30-credit-hour program with courses offered in the evenings so that you can continue to work. There are two options. Depending on your goals, you can choose:
- Option 1: Coursework plus thesis
- Option II: Coursework-only
Both options require four core courses. There are two tracks for core courses:
- Thermal-Fluid Systems
- Solid Mechanics, Dynamics, and Vibration
Option I: Coursework + Thesis
| Credits | |
|---|---|
| Core Courses (4 courses) | 12 credits |
| Electives (3 courses) | 9 credits |
| Thesis | 9 credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 credits |
Option II: Coursework Only
| Credits | |
|---|---|
| Core Courses (4 courses) | 12 credits |
| Electives (6 courses) | 18 credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 credits |
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 30
Core Courses Thermal - Fluid Systems Track
| Course Name | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Thermodynamics | EME 5153 | 3 |
| Transport Phenomena I | EME 5353 | 3 |
| Transport Phenomena II | EME 5363 | 3 |
| Engineering Analysis I | EME 5253 | 3 |
Core Course Solid Mechanics, Dynamics, and Vibration Track
| Course Name | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Dynamics | EME 5333 | 3 |
| Mechanical Vibrations | EME 5213 | 3 |
| Advanced Mechanics of Materials | EME 5223 | 3 |
| Engineering Analysis I | EME 5253 | 3 |
Students can choose elective courses and receive a concentration in one of six fields: Automotive; Energy Systems; Manufacturing; Mechatronics; Solid Mechanics, Dynamics, and Vibration Systems; and Thermal-Fluid Systems.
Concentrations
| Course Name | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Dynamics 1 | EME 5433 | 3 |
| Vehicle Crashworthiness | EME 5453 | 3 |
| Body and Chassis Systems | EME 6333 | 3 |
| Automotive Manufacturing | EMS 6343 | 3 |
| Automotive Mechanical Systems | EME 6353 | 3 |
| Powertrain Systems 1 | EME 6373 | 3 |
| Powertrain Systems 2 | EME 6383 | 3 |
| Hybrid Electric Vehicles | EME 6473 | 3 |
| Automotive Control System I | EME 6623 | 3 |
| Course Name | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Resources and Technology | EME 5263 | 3 |
| Heat Pipes | EME 5273 | 3 |
| Elements of Nuclear Engineering | EME 5283 | 3 |
| Fusion Engineering | EME 5293 | 3 |
| Biofuels and Biomass Energy Eng. | EME 5313 | 3 |
| Alternative Energy Engineering | EME 5373 | 3 |
| Special Topics – Solar Energy Engineering | EME 5983 | 3 |
| Fuel Cells and Hydrogen | EME 6163 | 3 |
| Course Name | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Materials | EME 6103 | 3 |
| Manufacturing Processes | EMS 6203 | 3 |
| Computer Integrated Manufacturing | EMS 6303 | 3 |
| Expert Systems in Manufacturing | EMS 6323 | 3 |
| Quality Control | EMS 6403 | 3 |
| Manufacturing Systems | EMS 6703 | 3 |
| Course Name | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Mechatronic Systems I | MRE 5183 | 3 |
| Mechatronic Systems II | MRE 6183 | 3 |
| Modern Control Systems | EME 5323 | 3 |
| Digital Control Systems | EEE 5534 | 4 |
| Digital Signal Processing | EEE 5654 | 4 |
| Aerospace Systems Engineering | MRE 5143 | 3 |
| Unmanned Aerial Vehicles | MRE 5813 | 3 |
| Optimization in Mechatronic Systems | MRE 6153 | 3 |
| Intelligent Tire and Vehicle Structure Mechatronics | MRE 6293 | 3 |
| Course Name | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Design of Mechanical Joints | EME 5203 | 3 |
| Mechanics of Composite Materials and Structures | EME 5343 | 3 |
| Fatigue Analysis | EME 6113 | 3 |
| Automotive Structural Analysis | EME 6123 | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Acoustics | EME 6213 | 4 |
| Theory of Plates and Shells | EME 6493 | 3 |
| Mechanical Vibrations II | EME 6533 | 3 |
| Structural Stability | EME 6553 | 3 |
| Random Vibrations and Spectral Analysis | EME 6593 | 3 |
| Elasticity I | EME 6613 | 3 |
| Fracture Mechanics | EME 7113 | 3 |
| Course Name | Course # | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Viscous Flow | EME 6133 | 3 |
| Incompressible Flow I | EME 6153 | 3 |
| Conduction Heat Transfer | EME 6223 | 3 |
| Convection Heat Transfer | EME 6233 | 3 |
| Radiation Heat Transfer | EME 6243 | 3 |
| Turbulence | EME 6253 | 3 |
| Compressible Flow I | EME 6393 | 3 |
| Advanced Thermodynamics | EME 6413 | 3 |
| Combustion and Emissions | EME 6523 | 3 |
| Computational Fluid Dynamics | EME 6543 | 3 |
| Aerodynamics | EME 6563 | 3 |
| Advanced Combustion and Emissions | EME 7213 | 3 |
| Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics | EME 7543 | 3 |
Students who choose the thesis option can obtain a concentration if they take two courses from one of the above areas and write their thesis in that same field. Students not writing the thesis can obtain a concentration if they take four courses in one of the concentration areas. Students will be credited for only one concentration.
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