Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
The MS program has
a two-fold mission: to prepare some students for continuation of their
graduate studies and research toward a PhD degree and to provide other
students with a terminal professional degree to better prepare them for
a career in industry.
The MS program is structured so that students have the opportunity to
specialize in an area of interest while obtaining the broadest education
possible.
MS 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 MS students are strongly recommended to follow the thesis option.
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| Typical MS program | ||||
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| Two core-course sequences (required) | 12.0 | |||
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| Three mathematics* courses (required) | 9.0 | |||
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| Eight technical electives (including 9 credits for thesis option) | 24.0 | |||
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| *Mathematics courses: | ||||
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| MEM 591 | Applied Engineering Analysis Methods I | 3.0 | ||
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| MEM 592 | Applied Engineering Analysis Methods II | 3.0 | ||
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| MEM 593 | Applied Engineering Analysis Methods III | 3.0 | ||
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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:
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| Mechanics Area | ||||
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| Theory of elasticity | ||||
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| MEM 660 | Theory of Elasticity I | 3.0 | ||
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| MEM 661 | Theory of Elasticity II | 3.0 | ||
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| Solid mechanics | ||||
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| MEM 663 | Foundations of Solid Mechanics | 3.0 | ||
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| MEM 664 | Introduction to Plasticity | 3.0 | ||
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| Advanced dynamics | ||||
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| MEM 666 | Advanced Dynamics I | 3.0 | ||
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| MEM 667 | Advanced Dynamics II | 3.0 | ||
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| Systems and Control Area | ||||
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| Robust control systems | ||||
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| MEM 633 | Robust Control Systems I | 3.0 | ||
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| MEM 634 | Robust Control Systems II | 3.0 | ||
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| Non-linear control theory | ||||
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| MEM 636 | Theory of Nonlinear Control I | 3.0 | ||
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| MEM 637 | Theory of Nonlinear Control II | 3.0 | ||
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| Real-time microcomputer control | ||||
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| MEM 639 | Real-Time Microcomputer Control I | 3.0 | ||
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| MEM 640 | Real-Time Microcomputer Control II | 3.0 | ||
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| Thermal and Fluid Sciences Area | ||||
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| Advanced thermodynamics* | ||||
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| MEM 601 | Statistical Thermodynamics I | 3.0 | ||
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| MEM 602 | Statistical Thermodynamics II | 3.0 | ||
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| Heat transfer | ||||
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| MEM 611 | Conduction Heat Transfer | 3.0 | ||
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| MEM 612 | Convection Heat Transfer | |||
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| MEM 613 | Radiation Heat Transfer | 3.0 | ||
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| Fluid mechanics* | ||||
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| MEM 621 | Foundations of Fluid Mechanics | 3.0 | ||
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| MEM 622 | Boundary Layers: Laminar and Turbulent | 3.0 | ||
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| *Consult the Thermal and Fluid Sciences area advisor for other options. | ||||
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