M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Academic Advisor: Zhiming Ji
Degree Requirements
Students who lack appropriate undergraduate preparation may be admitted and are asked to make up deficiencies by taking a program of bridge courses that is designed in consultation with the graduate advisor. These courses are taken in addition to the degree requirements and may include undergraduate courses.
The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program offers three areas of specialization.
- CAD/CAM, Mechanisms & Control - computer aided engineering, mechanisms, biomechanical & medical devices, robotics and controls.
- Mechanics & Material Processing - tissues & biomechanics, continuum mechanics, plastics, micro/nano materials, particle technology.
- Thermo-Fluid Systems & Energy - biofluids, computational & multiphase fluid dynamics, granular science, HVAC, energy.
The student consults the graduate advisor to plan and develop an individualized and cohesive sequence of courses that meet program requirements of at least 30 degree credits. The MS degree students opting for the project or thesis option must make an arrangement with a faculty member for supervision and obtain the departmental approval in order to receive permits to register for the proper section. Students opting for a project must register for the M.S. project (ME 700) for 3 credits. Students opting for a thesis must register for the M.S. thesis (ME 701) or the combination of M.S. project (ME 700) and thesis (ME 701) for 6 credits and successfully defend the thesis before graduation. Thesis option is required of all students who receive departmental or research-based awards.
Seminar: In addition to the minimum 30 degree credits required, every student must take a minimum of two semesters of ME 791 Mechanical Engineering Colloquium. Students who receive departmental or research-based awards must enroll every semester in ME 791 Mechanical Engineering Colloquium.
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (courses only)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ME 616 | Matrix Methods in Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
| or MATH 651 | Methods of Applied Mathematics I | |
| Select at least three of the following or more: 1 | 9 | |
| Applied Heat Transfer | ||
| Dynamics of Incompressible Fluids | ||
| Continuum Mechanics | ||
| Mechanics of Materials | ||
| Mechanical Engineering Measurements | ||
| Computer-Aided Design | ||
| Elective ME Graduate Courses | ||
| Select three or more of the following: | 9 | |
| Advanced Thermodynamics | ||
| Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Advanced Mechanics of Material | ||
| Finite Element Methods in Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Microlevel Modeling in Particle Technology | ||
| Introduction to Robotics | ||
| Analytical Methods in Machine Design | ||
| Mechanism Design: Analysis and Synthesis | ||
| Kinematics of Spatial Mechanisms | ||
| Introduction to Modern Control Methods | ||
| Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering | ||
| Engineering Design of Plastic Products | ||
| Polymer Processing Techniques | ||
| Mechanics of Viscous Fluids | ||
| Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics | ||
| Principles of Particulate Multiphase Flows | ||
| Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering I | ||
| ST: (Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering II) | ||
| Advanced Topics in Robotics | ||
| Advanced Mechanism Design | ||
| Computer Aided Engineering | ||
| Optional General Elective Courses | ||
| Graduate courses from other departments or programs 9 credits or less | 9 | |
| Seminar | ||
| ME 791 | Mechanical Engineering Colloquium 2 | 0 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- 1
If more than 9 credits are taken from this list, then the extra will be counted as credits in Elective ME Graduate Courses.
- 2
Required for two semesters.
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Master's project)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ME 616 | Matrix Methods in Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
| or MATH 651 | Methods of Applied Mathematics I | |
| Select at least three of the following or more: 1 | 9 | |
| Applied Heat Transfer | ||
| Dynamics of Incompressible Fluids | ||
| Continuum Mechanics | ||
| Mechanics of Materials | ||
| Mechanical Engineering Measurements | ||
| Computer-Aided Design | ||
| Project | ||
| ME 700B | Master's Project | 3 |
| Elective ME Graduate Courses | ||
| Select two or more of the following: | 6 | |
| Advanced Thermodynamics | ||
| Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Advanced Mechanics of Material | ||
| Finite Element Methods in Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Microlevel Modeling in Particle Technology | ||
| Introduction to Robotics | ||
| Analytical Methods in Machine Design | ||
| Mechanism Design: Analysis and Synthesis | ||
| Kinematics of Spatial Mechanisms | ||
| Introduction to Modern Control Methods | ||
| Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering | ||
| Engineering Design of Plastic Products | ||
| Polymer Processing Techniques | ||
| Mechanics of Viscous Fluids | ||
| Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics | ||
| Principles of Particulate Multiphase Flows | ||
| Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering I | ||
| ST: (Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering II) | ||
| Advanced Topics in Robotics | ||
| Advanced Mechanism Design | ||
| Computer Aided Engineering | ||
| Optional General Elective Courses | ||
| Graduate courses from other departments or programs 9 credits or less | 9 | |
| Seminar | ||
| ME 791 | Mechanical Engineering Colloquium 2 | 0 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- 1
If more than 9 credits are taken from this list, then the extra will be counted as credits in Elective ME Graduate Courses.
- 2
Required for two semesters.
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Master's thesis)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ME 616 | Matrix Methods in Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
| or MATH 651 | Methods of Applied Mathematics I | |
| Select at least three of the following or more: 1 | 9 | |
| Applied Heat Transfer | ||
| Dynamics of Incompressible Fluids | ||
| Continuum Mechanics | ||
| Mechanics of Materials | ||
| Mechanical Engineering Measurements | ||
| Computer-Aided Design | ||
| Thesis 2 | ||
| ME 700B & ME 701B | Master's Project and Master's Thesis 3 | 6 |
| or ME 701B & ME 701B | Master's Thesis and Master's Thesis | |
or ME 701C Master's Thesis | ||
| Elective ME Graduate Courses | ||
| Select one or more of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Thermodynamics | ||
| Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Advanced Mechanics of Material | ||
| Finite Element Methods in Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Microlevel Modeling in Particle Technology | ||
| Introduction to Robotics | ||
| Analytical Methods in Machine Design | ||
| Mechanism Design: Analysis and Synthesis | ||
| Kinematics of Spatial Mechanisms | ||
| Introduction to Modern Control Methods | ||
| Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering | ||
| Engineering Design of Plastic Products | ||
| Polymer Processing Techniques | ||
| Mechanics of Viscous Fluids | ||
| Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics | ||
| Principles of Particulate Multiphase Flows | ||
| Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering I | ||
| ST: (Selected Topics in Mechanical Engineering II) | ||
| Advanced Topics in Robotics | ||
| Advanced Mechanism Design | ||
| Computer Aided Engineering | ||
| Optional General Elective Courses | ||
| Graduate courses from other departments or programs 9 credits or less | 9 | |
| Seminar | ||
| ME 791 | Mechanical Engineering Colloquium 4 | 0 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- 1
If more than 9 credits are taken from this list, then the extra will be counted as credits in Elective ME Graduate Courses.
- 2
Required of all students who receive departmental or research-based awards.
- 3
With permission of their research advisor, students may first register in the 700B MS Project course. They must receive a satisfactory (S) grade in 700B before 701B MS Thesis registration in the immediate following semester with the same advisor. The MS thesis topic should be continuation of the work done in 700B.
- 4
Required for two semesters and every semester in which 700B or 701B or 701C is registered.
