Graduate Catalog 2025-2026

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Profile of the graduate's competencies

The Master of Science (MS) and Master of Engineering (ME) programs in Mechanical Engineering are designed to develop professional skills that allow students to:

Knowledge

  1. Demonstrate understanding of specialty areas (Energy or Aerospace) within Mechanical Engineering.

Abilities

  1. Solve complex engineering problems in one of the two specialties applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.

  2. Apply analysis and synthesis in the research or design process to find a solution to a complex engineering problem that satisfies a set of requirements.

  3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.

Attitudes

  1. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations to make informed judgments that consider the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and social context.

  2. Recognize the continuous need for the acquisition of new knowledge, as well as the location, evaluation, integration and application of these in an appropriate manner.

Requirements for the Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering

Core Course Requirements  3 credits
Prescribed Distributive Requirements
12 credits
Specialization Requirements 9 credits
Thesis Requirements 6 credits
Total 30 credits

 

Core Course Requirements - 3 credits

MECN 6010Advanced Mathematics for Engineers

3

Prescribed Distributive Requirements - 12 credits

Select 12 credits from the following courses:

MECN 6140Fuel Cells

3

MECN 6150Advanced Power Generation

3

MECN 6240Aerospace Materials

3

MECN 6250Computational Fluid Dynamics

3

MECN 6260Advanced Mechanical Vibration

3

MECN 6300Advanced Control Systems

3

MECN 6510Lighting Systems Design

3

MECN 6020Advanced Thermodynamics

3

MECN 6030Advanced Solid Mechanics

3

MECN 6040Computational Modeling for Engineering

3

Specialization Requirements - 9 credits

The student will select one of the following specializations:

Specialization in Energy (Mechanical Engineering) (MS)

Specialization in Energy - 9 credits
MECN 6110Renewable Energy

3

MECN 6120Energy Management

3

MECN 6130Sustainable Buildings

3

Specialization in Aerospace (Mechanical Engineering) (MS)

Specialization in Aerospace - 9 credits
MECN 6210Integration of Engineering Systems

3

MECN 6220Advanced Aerospace Structures

3

MECN 6230Aerospace Dynamics

3

Thesis Requirements - 6 credits

MECN 6991Thesis I

1

MECN 6992Thesis II

2

MECN 6993Thesis III

3