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Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is intended to extend undergraduate preparation in and address the multidisciplinary nature of various mechanical engineering fields, such as product design and manufacturing, robotics and control, biomechanics, thermal fluid energy and micro/nano systems. It can be considered as a terminal degree or as preparation for the Ph.D. program. The program builds a solid foundation for a career in mechanical engineering. The curriculum of the program spans a wide spectrum of fields and multidisciplinary topics which prepare the students to solve the most challenging real-world engineering problems. 


Concentrations

  • Manufacturing

  • Medical Devices

  • Micro/Nano Systems

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

  • Product Design

  • Robotics & Control

  • Thermal, Fluids, Energy


Program Objectives


The program prepares students to:

Students with an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering fields will be educated and prepared for careers in related fields requiring advanced and specialized knowledge and ability to solve challenging engineering problems.


Program Outcomes


By the time of graduation, students will be able to:

  • model and simulate mechanical engineering problems using multi-physics analysis tools.

  • perform research using either experimental analytical approach in major mechanical engineering fields including robotics, fluid, energy, micro/nano and medical devices etc.

  • lead cutting edge research/development and solve real-world complex problems in mechanical engineering related areas.

  • work in a research team and collaborate with others.

  • produce high quality written and oral communications.

Degree Requirements

The program is a 30-credit degree program. Students are required to complete:

  • 2 core courses (6 credits)

  • at least four courses (12 credits) from any one of the 7 concentrations below

  • 12 credits of elective courses including: 

    • a 6-credit master's thesis (ME 900 Thesis in Mechanical Engineering) OR a 3-credit project course (ME 800 Special Project in Mechanical Engineering)

    • no more than 2 non-ME graduate courses

  • Students in the Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) or those who receive approval from their advisor may take a maximum of 3 non-ME graduate courses 

Students in the program will be introduced to research methodology and ethics through thesis, project, or respective courses. A student must obtain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the major field, as well as an overall GPA of 3.0 for all the courses needed to meet the 30-credit requirement for the degree. In addition, no more than four 500 level graduate courses can be taken to satisfy the credit requirement for the degree.


Core Courses

ME 635Modeling and Simulation

3
ME 641Engineering Analysis I

3

Concentration Courses

Students are required to select at least four courses from any one of the seven concentrations:

Product Design

ME 520Analysis and Design of Composites

3
ME 615Thermal Systems Design

3
ME 658Advanced Mechanics of Solids

3
ME 659Advanced Structural Design

3
ME 663Finite-Element Methods

3
ME 665Advanced Product Development

3

Manufacturing

ME 565Introduction to Additive Manufacturing

3
ME 566Design for Manufacturability

3
ME 644Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing

3
ME 645Design of Production Systems

3
ME 652Advanced Additive Manufacturing

3
ME 653Design for Additive Manufacturing

3

Thermal, Fluids, Energy Requirements

ME 510Power Plant Engineering

3
ME 601Engineering Thermodynamics

3
ME 604Advanced Heat Transfer

3
ME 615Thermal Systems Design

3
ME 674Fluid Dynamics

3
ME 675Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer

3
ME 679Mechanics of Compressible Fluids

3

Robotics and Control

Students are required to take the following two courses for the concentration:
ME 598Introduction to Robotics

3
ME 621Introduction to Modern Control Engineering

3
And select two additional courses from the list below:
ME 655Wearable Robotics and Sensors

3
ME 656Autonomous Navigation for Mobile Robots

3
ME 650Robot Manipulators

3
Below are suggested elective courses for students who pursue the Robotics & Control concentration.
ME 622Optimal Control and Estimation of Dynamical Systems

3
ME 631Mechanical Vibrations I

3
ME 651Analytic Dynamics

3
ME 685Mobile Microrobotic Systems

3

Micro/Nano Systems

ME 573Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems

3
ME 581Introduction to Bio Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (BioMEMS)

3
ME 680Fundamentals of Micro & Nano Fluidics

3
ME 681Applications of Advanced Micro/Nano Materials, Structures and Devices

3
ME 685Mobile Microrobotic Systems

3
NANO 525Techniques of Surface and Nanostructure Characterization

3
NANO 600Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Technology

0

Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering

Students are required to take the following two courses for the concentration:
ME 530Introduction to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

3
ME 626Manufacturing of Biopharmaceutical Products

3
And select two additional courses from the list below:
ME 535Good Manufacturing Practice in Pharmaceutical Facilities Design

3
ME 602Statistical Methods in Life Sciences Industries

3
ME 628Manufacturing and Packaging of Pharmaceutical Oral Solid Dosage Products

3
ME 629Manufacturing of Sterile Pharmaceuticals

3
ME 647Environmental Systems (HVAC) in Healthcare Manufacturing

1
Below are suggested elective courses for students who pursue the Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering concentration.
ME 540Validation in Life Sciences Manufacturing

3
PME 542Global Regulation and Compliance in Life Science Industries

0
ME 560Quality in Life Sciences Manufacturing

3
ME 555Lean Six Sigma

3

Others of the student’s choosing (advisor approval recommended)

Medical Device Engineering

Students are required to take the following two courses for the concentration:
ME 580Medical Device Design and Technology

3
ME 660Medical Devices Manufacturing

3
And select two additional courses from the list below:
ME 525Biomechanics

3
ME 602Statistical Methods in Life Sciences Industries

3
ME 648Mechanics of Continuous Media

3
ME 658Advanced Mechanics of Solids

3
ME 665Advanced Product Development

3
Below are suggested elective courses for students who pursue the Medical Device Engineering concentration.
BME 504Medical Instrumentation and Imaging

3
ME 540Validation in Life Sciences Manufacturing

3
ME 560Quality in Life Sciences Manufacturing

3
PME 542Global Regulation and Compliance in Life Science Industries

0
ME 555Lean Six Sigma

3

Electives

Students are required to complete 12 credits of electives. Of these 12 credits, students are required to complete a 6-credit master's thesis (ME 900 Thesis in Mechanical Engineering) OR a 3-credit project course (ME 800 Special Project in Mechanical Engineering).

For the remaining elective courses, students may take a maximum of two non-ME graduate courses. Students in the Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) or those who receive approval from their advisor may take a maximum of three non-ME graduate courses. 

In order to graduate with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree, a student must obtain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the major field, as well as an overall GPA of 3.0 for all the courses needed to meet the 30-credit requirement for the degree. In addition, no more than four 500 level graduate courses can be taken to satisfy the credit requirement for the degree.