Department of Mechanical Engineering

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For more information about degree offerings, visit the Department of Mechanical Engineering webpage.

The graduate programs of study in the Department of Mechanical Engineering lead to the degrees of Master of Science in Engineering, Master of Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy.

Learning Objectives

Master of Engineering. The objective of the Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree is:

• To advance the student’s technical and professional skills.

Master of Science in Engineering. The objectives of the Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) degree are:

• To advance the student’s technical and professional skills.
• To develop the ability of graduates to conduct research projects.

Doctor of Philosophy. The objectives of the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree are:

• To advance the student’s technical and professional skills.
• To develop the ability of graduates to conduct research projects and to develop independent research skills.
• To direct graduate students towards the advancement of the state-of-the-art in their area of research.

Programs

• Mechanical Engineering, M.E.
• Mechanical Engineering, M.S.E.

• Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D.

Courses

• ME 6033 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Engineers
• ME 6053 System Dynamics and Control
• ME 6093 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
• ME 6404 Machine Dynamics
• ME 6443 Automotive Design
• ME 6453 Mechanical Control Design
• ME 6503 Vibration
• ME 6533 Corrosion Engineering
• ME 6633 Gas Turbines
• ME 6643 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• ME 6663 Mechanical Engineering Design
• ME 6861-3 Special Topics in Design
• ME 7023 Conduction Heat Transfer
• ME 7033 Boundary Layer Theory
• ME 7043 Gas Dynamics
• ME 7053 Oil-Water Dispersion
• ME 7073 System Optimization
• ME 7083 Advanced Manufacturing Processes
• ME 7093 Introduction to Finite Element Methods
• ME 7103 Theoretical Vibration
• ME 7133 Turbulent Flow
• ME 7143 Theory of Elasticity
• ME 7163 Structural Fatigue
• ME 7173 Experimental Stress Analysis
• ME 7183 Advanced Control Systems Design
• ME 7193 Solid Particle Erosion
• ME 7223 Fracture Mechanics
• ME 7273 Mechanics of Robotic Manipulators
• ME 7283 Mechanics of Composite Materials
• ME 7353 Plasticity
• ME 7851-6 Project and Report
• ME 7861-6 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
• ME 7961 Residency
• ME 7971-6 Seminar
• ME 7981-6 Research and Thesis
• ME 7991-3 Independent Study
• ME 8981 Internship
• ME 9981-9 Research and Dissertation
• ME 9991-6 Independent Study

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