Master of Engineering in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
This program is aimed at broadening student potential beyond the B.S., enhancing technical versatility and, in some instances, providing the opportunity for changes in career path. The master of engineering program is a course-only degree program and requires a minimum of 30 credit hours. There is no thesis or comprehensive examination requirement. The student, in consultation with their adviser, prepares a program of study that reflects individual needs and interests. The adviser, as well as the department’s graduate studies committee, and the department chair must approve this program. Students working toward this degree are not eligible for departmental financial support.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | (9-10) | |
| MMAE 501 | Engineering Analysis I | 3 |
| Select one core course in major area of study (see below) | 3-4 | |
| Select a minimum of one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Finite Elmnt Methods in Engrg | 3 | |
| Engineering Analysis II | 3 | |
| Computational Fluid Dynamics | 3 | |
| Finite Element Methods II | 3 | |
| Design Optimization | 3 | |
| Computational Methods in MSE | 3 | |
| Elective Courses | (20-21) | |
| Select 20-21 credit hours | 20-21 | |
Minimum degree credits required: 30
Core Courses as Determined by Major Area of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fluid Dynamics | (4) | |
| MMAE 510 | Fundmntls of Fluid Mechanics | 4 |
| Thermal Sciences | (3) | |
| MMAE 520 | Advanced Thermodynamics | 3 |
| or MMAE 525 | Fundamentals of Heat Transfer | |
| Solids and Structures | (3) | |
| MMAE 530 | Advanced Mechanics Solids | 3 |
| Dynamics and Controls | (3) | |
| MMAE 541 | Advanced Dynamics | 3 |
| Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing | (3) | |
| MMAE 545 | Advanced CAD/CAM | 3 |
Students may choose from a list of courses specific to their area of interest to complete degree requirements. Up to nine credit hours at the 400-level are allowed, assuming the courses were not required for an undergraduate degree. Up to six credit hours of accelerated (700-level) courses are allowed.
