Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

(code MAE_MS02)

Description

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is offered by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.   Built on a broad and basic undergraduate instruction, the graduate level courses and the graduate degree, the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, develop competence in the fields of design and manufacturing, dynamics and controls, materials and composites, mechanics and Finite Element Methods, and thermal systems. The modern laboratories in CAD, fluid power and mechanics, heat power, control systems, manufacturing, plastics, design, thermodynamics, heat flow, metallurgy, and mechanical properties of materials are maintained for undergraduate and graduate instruction, and graduate research. Design rooms, laboratories within the other engineering departments, computer facilities, and machine shops supplement the mechanical engineering facilities. Several areas of specialization are available for an optimum contribution to the student’s career goals: Dynamics, Vibrations and Controls; Fluid and Thermal Sciences; Materials; Mechanics; Design and Manufacturing.

Further information may be obtained from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering’s website: http://www.csulb.edu/colleges/coe/mae/.

To be considered for admission, the graduate applicant must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, have been in good standing at the last institution attended, and have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.7 for the last 60 (semester) or 90 (quarter) upper-division major units attempted.  The general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required.

Prerequisites

1. A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, engineering, or other appropriate discipline from an accredited college or university, with a minimum grade point average of 2.70 in the last 60 (semester) units attempted.
2. Students must consult with the program graduate advisor prior to enrolling in any course for their program.
3. The general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required.
4. The Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) during the first semester in residence.  Failure to attempt to fulfill the GWAR during the first semester will prevent registration in courses in subsequent semesters.

Note:  Before being admitted, a qualified student without a mechanical engineering degree must provide a written statement to the MSME graduate advisor that he/she understands that all deficiencies must be removed before attempting graduate-level courses.

Requirements (Effective 2011/2012 Catalog Year)

PLAN I

Completion of a minimum of 30 units beyond the bachelor’s degree in upper-division and graduate courses approved by the student’s Department Graduate Study Committee, including:

1. Eighteen units of 500- and/or 600-level courses in mechanical and aerospace engineering;
2. Six units of electives selected from approved upper-division or graduate courses from appropriate areas;
3. Completion of six units of MAE 698, and submission of a written thesis.

PLAN II

Completion of a minimum of 36 units beyond the bachelor’s degree in upper-division and graduate courses approved by the student’s Department Graduate Study Committee, including:

1. Twenty-four units of 500- and/or 600-level courses in mechanical and aerospace engineering;
2. Six units of electives selected from approved upper-division or graduate courses from appropriate areas;
3. Completion of six units of MAE 697.

Advancement to Candidacy

Students applying for advancement to candidacy must:

1. have completed all undergraduate deficiencies with grades of "C" or better;
2. have attained an overall grade point average of (GPA) or 3.0;
3. have completed at least 12 units applicable to the degree with a GPA of at least 3.0;
4. have fulfilled the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR). This requirement can also be met by presenting evidence that the student met the requirement while an undergraduate at CSULB or at certain CSU campuses;
5. and have their program of studies approved by the ME program’s graduate advisor.

Area Specializations:

• Dynamics, Vibrations and Controls
• Fluid and Thermal Sciences
• Materials
• Mechanics
• Design and Manufacturing

Additional Information: M.S. Mechanical Engineering

• Consult the catalog link listed below in Official Program Information for past years program requirements.