Department of Mechanical Engineering

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

Mission

The mission of the mechanical engineering graduate program is to provide students with the core competency in their sub-discipline of study, advanced knowledge across several areas of mechanical engineering, and the ability to perform scientific research. We provide the facilities, equipment, and mentoring for students to produce their own unique contribution to their field of specialization. Upon completion of the program, students should be able to apply engineering tools in a creative way to a broad range of unsolved problems. 

Graduate Academic Programs

The graduate faculty of mechanical engineering offer programs leading to the Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) , Master of Engineering (M.E.) , and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)  degrees.

Program Goals

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. The Master of Science in Engineering degree requires a thesis and offers the opportunity for independent investigation and creative research. The Master of Engineering degree does not require a thesis, but requires nine more credit hours of course work than the thesis program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Master of Engineering. The Master of Engineering (M.E.) in mechanical engineering program learning outcomes are: 

• Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to solve problems in mechanical sciences and thermal sciences common to courses at the senior (6000-level) or graduate level (7000-level).  
• Demonstrate effective skills in oral and/or written communication of technical content. 
• Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in mechanical engineering or a related field. 

Master of Science in Engineering. The Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) in mechanical engineering program learning outcomes are:

• Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to solve problems in mechanical sciences and thermal sciences common to courses at the senior (6000-level) or graduate level (7000-level). 
• Demonstrate effective skills in oral and written communication of technical content. 
• Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in mechanical engineering or a related field. 
• Conduct directed research in in mechanical engineering or a related field.

Doctor of Philosophy. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in mechanical engineering program learning outcomes are:

• Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to solve problems independently in mechanical sciences and thermal sciences common to courses at the senior (6000-level) or graduate level (7000-level) in a broader range of topics compared to masters. 
• Demonstrate effective skills in oral and written communication of technical content. 
• Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in mechanical engineering or a related field. 
• Develop and conduct independent research in mechanical engineering or a related field. 

Faculty

Programs

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

• Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D.

Courses

• ES 7010 Graduate Seminar

• 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 6633 Gas Turbines
• ME 6643 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• ME 6663 Mechanical Engineering Design
• ME 6861-3 Special Topics in Design
• ME 7033 Boundary Layer Theory
• ME 7043 Gas Dynamics
• ME 7053 Oil-Water Dispersion
• ME 7073 System Optimization
• ME 7083 Advanced Manufacturing Processes
• ME 7103 Theoretical Vibration
• ME 7133 Turbulent Flow
• ME 7143 Theory of Elasticity
• ME 7163 Structural Fatigue
• ME 7193 Solid Particle Erosion
• ME 7223 Fracture Mechanics
• ME 7273 Mechanics of Robotic Manipulators
• ME 7283 Mechanics of Composite Materials
• ME 7673 Modern Control Theory
• 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