Design and Manufacturing Area Specialization, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Faculty: Drs. Mihir
Das and Ortwin
Ohtmer
This emphasis focuses
on Integrated Design and Advanced Manufacturing based on Solid
Modeling as the core communication cornerstone of concurrent
engineering. Topics include: software application for 3-D
modeling, Finite Element Analysis, Materials Sciences and
Mechanics. Projects range from the modeling and analysis of
single machine components to complex assemblies. The program
benefits from state-of-the-art equipment such as rapid prototyping,
3-D scanning, computer controlled machining tools as well
as software such as NASTRAN, SOLIDWORKS, IDEAS, and ProE.
Undergraduate
Background
Students must have
the required background courses or equivalents:
MAE
172, Engineering Design Graphics
MAE
272, Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
MAE
322, Engineering Materials and Materials Processes
MAE
375, Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanisms
MAE
425, Chemical and Electrochemical Manufacturing Processes
MAE
471, Analysis and Design of Machine Components
MAE
472, Design of Mechanical Engineering Systems
Requirements
(Effective 2007/2008 Catalog Year)
Completion of a
minimum of 30 units (for PLAN I) or 36 units (for PLAN II)
beyond the bachelor's degree in graduate courses approved
by the Department's Graduate Studies Committee, including:
- A minimum of four (4) courses in the area of Design and
Manufacturing.
- A minimum of two (2) advanced engineering mathematics
courses beyond basic calculus, basic differential equations,
and linear algebra.
- A minimum of two (2) technical elective courses selected
from approved upper division or graduate courses.
- Completion of a thesis (6 units of MAE
698 for PLAN I) or a directed research project (6 units
of MAE 697
for PLAN II).
PROGRAM UNITS
| Requirements |
PLAN I |
PLAN II |
| Math |
6 units |
6 units |
| Core |
12 units |
12 units |
| Electives |
6 units |
12 units |
| Thesis or Directed Research |
|
6 units
Directed
Research
|
| Total |
30 |
36 |
All courses are
three units
Math:
MAE 501, Engineering
Analysis I
MAE 502
, Engineering Analysis II
Core Courses:
MAE 512/612,
Computer-Aided Design in Mechanical Engineering
MAE 527,
Metals and Plastics Manufacturing Processing
MAE 574/474,
Computer-Aided Manufacturing
MAE 595/495
, Rapid Product Development
Electives:
Core courses not taken:
MAE 511,
Advanced Manufacturing Management Systems
MAE 663/763,
Nonlinear Optimized Structures
MAE 669,
Design of Composite Structures
MAE 671,
Random and Nonlinear Vibrations
MAE 672
, Stress Analysis in Design
Thesis:
MAE 698
Directed
Research: MAE 697
