Chairperson: John Borg, Ph.D., P.E.
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Degree Offered

Master of Engineering

Mission Statement

We immerse individuals in an active environment to cultivate broadly educated mechanical engineers who balance theory with practice for advancing knowledge, solving problems and serving society.

Program Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers two master’s programs and a doctoral program. Course work and research in the department's programs may involve the broad fundamentals of mechanical engineering or may concentrate on one or more of the following fields: energy systems, manufacturing and materials systems, and mechanical systems. In these fields, engineering principles are applied not only to traditional equipment and methods but also to modern and emerging technologies. Typically, the engineering course work and research are augmented by laboratory studies. Although the study of advanced engineering mathematics and, often, basic science is necessary in all programs of study, the selection of subjects may vary depending upon the field of specialization and the student’s professional objectives.

Mechanical Engineering Master of Engineering (M.E.)

Specializations: Energy Systems, Manufacturing and Materials Systems, Mechanical Systems

Upon enrolling in the master of engineering program in mechanical engineering, a student selects one of three areas of specialization: energy systems, manufacturing and materials systems, or mechanical systems. A curriculum is designed along with an academic adviser which is specific to the goals of the individual student. The program includes course work in engineering, mathematics and science with the following requirements:

• 30 credit hours of course work selected from the requirements below for each specialization.
• A minimum of 3 credit hours of an approved math course (MEEN 6101 Advanced Engineering Analysis 1, MEEN 6102 Advanced Engineering Analysis 2, MEEN 6103 Approximate Methods in Engineering Analysis or EECE 6010 Advanced Engineering Mathematics)  or equivalent. An equivalent math requirement from another department must be approved by the student's adviser and the director of graduate studies.
• A minimum of one half of the total course work must be at the 6000 level.
• A minimum of one half of the total course work must be taken from the Department of Mechanical Engineering. No more than 15 credit hours may be taken outside the Department of Mechanical Engineering and these courses must be approved by the student's adviser and the director of graduate studies.
• At most, a maximum of 3 credit hours of an Independent Study course may be included in the course work total.
• Completion of a capstone comprehensive examination consisting of two parts:

1. A mathematics portion drawn from material presented in MEEN 6101 Advanced Engineering Analysis 1.
2. An area of specialization portion drawn from material presented in required specialization courses within the area of the selected specialization.

• A maximum of 6 credit hours of graduate-level credit from other approved institutions may be accepted toward the requirement of the degree as long as requirements are met, and prior approval must be received from the student's adviser and director of graduate studies.

Specialization Requirements

Energy Systems

Manufacturing and Materials Systems

Mechanical Systems

Master's Learning Outcomes

1. Apply knowledge of specialized mechanical engineering concepts in engineering analysis and design in a chosen area of specialization.
2. Effectively communicate ideas on design and analysis to peers, clients and customers.

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