Masters of Science in Engineering: Concentration in Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Prakash Dhamshala, Graduate Coordinator
(423)425-4390 or email at Prakash-Dhamshala@utc.edu
Typical Schedule
| Energy Option | Mechanics Option |
Option:
Energy
Mathematics Component* 3-6 hours
- MATH 515—Applied Mathematics for Science and Engineering I (3)
- MATH 516—Applied Mathematics for Science and Engineering II (3)
- MATH 565—Numerical Analysis I (3)
- MATH 566—Numerical Analysis II (3)
*With approval of the graduate adviser, students can take an equivalent course in this area.
Electives selected from: 6-9 hours
- ENGR 430**—Chemical System Design (3)
- ENGR 440**—Advanced Fluid Dynamics (3)
- ENGR 441**—Energy Conversion (3)
- ENGR 443**—Thermal Component Design (3)
or other approved elective
**Must be taken for graduate credit. With approval of the graduate adviser, students can take maximum 9 hrs. of 400-level courses for graduate credit.
Specialty: 12-16 hours
- ENGR 532—Advanced Thermodynamics (4)
- ENGR 534—Transport Phenomena (4)
- ***500-level approved elective (3-4)
- ENGR 536—Mass Transfer Operations (4)
- or ENGR 538—Heat Conduction and Radiation (4)
Research:**** 6 hours
- ENGR 599r—Thesis (2-4)
Total: 30 Semester Hours
***Engineering
586 Energy Systems is recommended.
****With approval of the Engineering Graduate Committee,
students may substitute six hours of approved 500-level courses
plus ENGR 590 Engineering Project (3) for Engineering 599r
Thesis (6).
Option:
Mechanics
Mathematics Component* 3-6 hours
- MATH 515—Applied Mathematics for Science and Engineering I (3)
- MATH 516—Applied Mathematics for Science and Engineering II (3)
- MATH 565—Numerical Analysis I (3)
- MATH 566—Numerical Analysis II (3)
*With approval of the graduate adviser, students can take an equivalent course in this area.
Electives selected from: 6-9 hours
- ENME 442**—Machine Design (3)
- ENME 445**—Structural Dynamics (3)
- ENME 446**—Advanced Mechanics of Materials (3)
or other approved elective
**Must be taken for graduate credit. With approval of the graduate adviser, students can take maximum 9 hrs. of 400-level courses for graduate credit.
Specialty: 12-16 hours
- ENGR 542—Finite Element Analysis (4)
- ENGR 544—Applied Mechanics (4)
- ENGR 564—Analysis and Design of Plate and Shell Structures (4)
- 500-level approved elective (4)
Research:*** 6 hours
- ENGR 599r—Thesis (2-4)
Total: 30 Semester Hours
***With approval of the Engineering Graduate Committee, students may substitute six hours of approved 500-level courses plus ENGR 590 Engineering Project (3) for Engineering 599r Thesis (6).
