Mechanical Engineering M.Eng. (Hartford)

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The Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering degree is awarded on successful completion of the following:

Mechanical Engineering Program Requirements

Required Core (15 credits)

MANE 5000 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics I Credit Hours: 3
MANE 5100 - Mechanical Engineering Foundations I Credit Hours: 3
MANE 6980 - Master’s Project Credit Hours: 1 to 9
(Culminating Experience)
MANE 7000 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics II Credit Hours: 3
MANE 7100 - Mechanical Engineering Foundations II Credit Hours: 3

Electives (15 credits)

In consultation with adviser, select five courses from a single or several specialty area(s).

Specialty Area: Manufacturing and Materials

MTLE 7061 - Casting and Joining Process

MTLE 6960 - Topics in Materials Engineering Credit Hours: 3
High Temperature Coatings Engineering

Additional Information

Students must work closely with their adviser to decide whether to focus on one of the above concentration areas or take electives from all of them. A limited number of elective courses outside the area of mechanical engineering are permitted. However, the student’s adviser must approve these courses prior to them being taken.

Sample Curricula for Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Solid Mechanics Focus

MANE 5000 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics I Credit Hours: 3
MANE 5100 - Mechanical Engineering Foundations I Credit Hours: 3
MANE 6180 - Mechanics of Composite Materials Credit Hours: 3
MANE 6200 - Plates and Shells Credit Hours: 3
MANE 6960 - Topics in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Engineering Physics Credit Hours: 3
Advanced Topics in Finite Element Analysis
MANE 6980 - Master’s Project Credit Hours: 1 to 9
MANE 7000 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics II Credit Hours: 3
MANE 7100 - Mechanical Engineering Foundations II Credit Hours: 3

Thermofluids Focus

MANE 4800 - Boundary Layers and Heat Transfer Credit Hours: 3
MANE 5000 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics I Credit Hours: 3
MANE 5100 - Mechanical Engineering Foundations I Credit Hours: 3
MANE 6630 - Conduction Heat Transfer Credit Hours: 3
MANE 6650 - Convective Heat Transfer Credit Hours: 3
MANE 6720 - Computational Fluid Dynamics Credit Hours: 3
MANE 6980 - Master’s Project Credit Hours: 1 to 9
MANE 7000 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics II Credit Hours: 3
(6000 level)
MANE 7100 - Mechanical Engineering Foundations II Credit Hours: 3
(6000 level)

Computational Focus

MANE 4240 - Introduction to Finite Elements Credit Hours: 3
MANE 5000 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics I Credit Hours: 3
(4000 level)
MANE 5100 - Mechanical Engineering Foundations I Credit Hours: 3
(4000 level)
MANE 6530 - Turbulence Credit Hours: 3
MANE 6720 - Computational Fluid Dynamics Credit Hours: 3
MANE 6960 - Topics in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Engineering Physics Credit Hours: 3
Advanced Topics in Finite Element Analysis
MANE 6980 - Master’s Project Credit Hours: 1 to 9
MANE 7000 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics II Credit Hours: 3
(6000 level)
MANE 7100 - Mechanical Engineering Foundations II Credit Hours: 3
(6000 level)

Manufacturing/Materials Focus

MTLE 7061 Casting and Joining Processes

MANE 4240 - Introduction to Finite Elements Credit Hours: 3
MANE 4260 - Multidisciplinary Capstone Design Credit Hours: 3
MANE 5000 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics I Credit Hours: 3
(4000 level)
MANE 5100 - Mechanical Engineering Foundations I Credit Hours: 3
(4000 level)
MANE 6980 - Master’s Project Credit Hours: 1 to 9
MANE 7000 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics II Credit Hours: 3
(6000 level)
MANE 7100 - Mechanical Engineering Foundations II Credit Hours: 3
(6000 level)
MTLE 6960 - Topics in Materials Engineering Credit Hours: 3
High Temperature Coatings Engineering

Multidisciplinary Focus

MANE 4260 - Multidisciplinary Capstone Design Credit Hours: 3
MANE 4800 - Boundary Layers and Heat Transfer Credit Hours: 3
MANE 5000 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics I Credit Hours: 3
(4000 level)
MANE 5100 - Mechanical Engineering Foundations I Credit Hours: 3
(4000 level)
MANE 6540 - Advanced Thermodynamics Credit Hours: 3
MANE 6830 - Combustion Credit Hours: 3
MANE 6980 - Master’s Project Credit Hours: 1 to 9
MANE 7000 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics II Credit Hours: 3
(6000 level)
MANE 7100 - Mechanical Engineering Foundations II Credit Hours: 3
(6000 level)

Outcomes of the Graduate Curriculum

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

demonstrate advanced proficiency in the core program area.
demonstrate proficiency in research techniques (theoretical, computational and experimental).
demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
demonstrate preparedness for professional careers and/or further graduate

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