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Master of Science Program in Mechanical Engineering


The M.S. program has a two-fold mission: to prepare some students for continuation of their graduate studies and research toward a Ph.D. degree and to provide other students with a terminal professional degree to better prepare them for a career in industry.

The M.S. program is structured so that students have the opportunity to specialize in an area of interest while obtaining the broadest education possible.

M.S. candidates are required to take two core-course sequences (two terms each) from any two core areas. Candidates may choose either the thesis or nonthesis option; all M.S. students are strongly recommended to follow the thesis option.

Typical M.S. program			Credits
	Two core-course sequences (required)		12.0
	Three mathematics* courses (required)		9.0
	Eight technical electives (including 9 credits for thesis option)		24.0
*Mathematics courses:
MEM 591	Applied Engineering Analysis Methods I		3.0
MEM 592	Applied Engineering Analysis Methods II		3.0
MEM 593	Applied Engineering Analysis Methods III		3.0

Core Areas
All students take core courses in the department’s areas of specialization as part of a comprehensive and flexible program. Further details can be obtained from the department's Graduate Programs Manual.

The core courses in each area are listed below:

Mechanics Area
Theory of elasticity			Credits
MEM 660	Theory of Elasticity I		3.0
MEM 661	Theory of Elasticity II		3.0
Solid mechanics			Credits
MEM 663	Foundations of Solid Mechanics		3.0
MEM 664	Introduction to Plasticity		3.0
Advanced dynamics			Credits
MEM 666	Advanced Dynamics I		3.0
MEM 667	Advanced Dynamics II		3.0
Systems and Control Area
Robust control systems			Credits
MEM 633	Robust Control Systems I		3.0
MEM 634	Robust Control Systems II		3.0
Non-linear control theory			Credits
MEM 636	Theory of Nonlinear Control I		3.0
MEM 637	Theory of Nonlinear Control II		3.0
Real-time microcomputer control			Credits
MEM 639	Real-Time Microcomputer Control I		3.0
MEM 640	Real-Time Microcomputer Control II		3.0
Thermal and Fluid Sciences Area
Advanced thermodynamics*			Credits
MEM 601	Statistical Thermodynamics I		3.0
MEM 602	Statistical Thermodynamics II		3.0
Heat transfer			Credits
MEM 611	Conduction Heat Transfer		3.0
MEM 612	Convection Heat Transfer
or
MEM 613	Radiation Heat Transfer		3.0
Fluid mechanics*			Credits
MEM 621	Foundations of Fluid Mechanics		3.0
MEM 622	Boundary Layers: Laminar and Turbulent		3.0
*Consult the Thermal and Fluid Sciences area advisor for other options.