Graduate Research MS Track

Where the Professional MS Track is best suited to those currently in industry and looking to increase their knowledge, the Research MS Track is designed for individuals seeking in-depth research experience in mechanical engineering. Unlike in the Professional MS Track, a total of 24 course credits and a master's thesis is required for this degree. Upon entering the program, students plan a program of study with the aid of their faculty advisor.

Research MS Track Requirements

A student must take the following master's research course:

• ME 2997: MS Research (3 credits)

A student must take at least 6 credits of ME 2999: MS Thesis

A student must take at least one of the following mathematics courses:

• ME 2001: Differential Equations (3 credits)
• ME 2002: Linear and Complex Analysis (3 credits)

Students must take mechanical engineering courses from at least two of the following subject course lists:

Dynamic Systems

• ME 2020: Mechanical Vibrations (3 credits)
• ME 2027: Advanced Dynamics (3 credits)
• ME 2045: Linear Control Systems (3 credits)
• ME 2046: Digital Control Systems (3 credits)
• ME 2080: Intro. to Microelectromechanical Systems (3 credits)
• ME 2082: Principles of Electromechanical Sensors & Actuators (3 credits)

Fluid Mechanics

• ME 2003: Introduction to Continuum Mechanics (3 credits)
• ME 2055: Computer Aided Analysis in Transport Phenomena (3 credits)
• ME 2074: Advanced Fluid Mechanics (3 credits)

Solid Mechanics

• ME 2003: Introduction to Continuum Mechanics (3 credits)
• ME 2004: Elasticity (3 credits)
• ME 2022: Applied Solid Mechanics (3 credits)
• ME 2033: Fracture Mechanics (3 credits)
• ME 2047: Finite Element Analysis (3 credits)

Thermal Systems

• ME 2050: Thermodynamics (3 credits)
• ME 2053: Heat and Mass Transfer (3 credits)
• ME 2074: Advanced Fluid Mechanics (3 credits)

A student may take up to 9 credits from other engineering, mathematics, or physics departments.

Admissions

Graduate Admissions information, including requirements, tuition & fees, and finanical assistance are located on the School of Engineering Graduate Admissions section.

Handbook

Graduate Handbook

How to Apply

Apply to the Department of Mechanical Engineering Graduate program.