Mechanical Engineering, M.S.M.E.

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College of Engineering (EN)
Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Major Contacts, Deadlines, and Delivery Information

This major shares a core with Aerospace Engineering, M.S.A.E.

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering focuses on advanced concepts in areas such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, and robotics. Students in this program learn to design, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems, gaining skills in computational modeling, problem-solving, and artificial intelligence. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, automotive, energy, and aerospace systems, where they can apply their expertise to innovate and improve engineering processes and technologies. Pursuing this degree not only enhances technical knowledge but also opens doors to leadership roles and specialized positions in cutting-edge fields.

Major Research areas:

Aerospace, Manufacturing, Robotics, Rehabilitation Engineering, AI/Machine Learning, Controls, Solid Mechanics and Mechanisms, Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, Vibrations, Micro and Nano scale Materials, Biomedical Engineering, and Engineering Education.

Admission Information

Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field with consultation with the Graduate Program Director.
A one-page Resume provided at the time of application.
Two Letters of Reference provided at the time of application.
A one-page Statement of Purpose provided at the time of application.
GRE scores are not required but may be submitted for consideration.

Curriculum Requirements

Total Minimum Hours: 30 credit hours

Shared Core - 6 credit hours
Mathematics Course Requirement - 3 Credit Hours
Additional required Courses - 6 hours
Electives - 9 credit hours
Thesis/non-thesis - 6 credit hours

Shared Core Requirements (6 Credit Hours)

EML 6105 Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Credit Hours: 3
EML 6653 Applied Elasticity Credit Hours: 3

Mathematics Course Requirement (3 Credit Hours)

EML 6060 Analysis in Mechanical Engineering Credit Hours: 3

Additional Required Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Complete:

EML 6930 Special Problems I Credit Hours: 1-3
taken as:
- Advanced Materials (3 Credit hours for this program)
- Advanced Manufacturing (3 Credit hours for this program)

Electives (9 Credit Hours)

Minimum of nine (9 hours of elective graduate coursework (5000 level or greater). A minimum of three (3) of these elective credit hours must be selected from the courses offered by the Department. A maximum of three (3) credit hours combined of Independent Study or Graduate Internship may be counted toward the degree.

Or other graduate course approved by the Graduate Director.

Comprehensive Exam

For the thesis option, the successful defense of the thesis satisfies the comprehensive exam requirement.

For the non-thesis option, in lieu of the comprehensive exam, a portfolio containing project reports submitted as part of the coursework requirement will be submitted to the Department upon application of graduation. The Graduate Coordinator and Graduate Committee members of the Department will evaluate and approve the portfolio. The portfolio must be successfully completed and approved to satisfy the comprehensive exam requirement for graduation.

Non-thesis / Thesis Option (6 Credit Hours)

Non-thesis – 6 credit hours

Students in the non-thesis option must complete an additional six (6) hours of electives, selected in consultation with the Graduate Director from courses offered by the Department.

Thesis Option- 6 credit hours

EML 6971 Thesis: Master’s Credit Hours: 2-6
Thesis option M.S.M.E. degree requires a minimum of six (6) thesis hours. Thesis option M.S.M.E. students must present a typed final draft to the Supervisory Committee and Graduate Advisor one week before the final oral examination.

Graduate Handbook

https://www.usf.edu/engineering/me/graduate/index.aspx

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