Curriculum
The following courses have been designed from the ground up to incorporate current best practices in online education. Courses are broken into small, manageable segments that are completed asynchronously by a cohort of students. Lessons may consist of case studies, short videos, group discussions, and experiential projects for students to apply new knowledge.
Students will receive regular feedback and communication from instructors and classmates within the cohort. After a series of lessons have been completed throughout the semester, students' progress is measured using traditional exams, project-based assessments and other measures.
Program of Work
Fall Semester Enrollment
Fall 1
ME 385M Applied Thermodynamics
ME 386M Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Physical Systems
Spring 1
ME 381M Statistical Methods for Process Control and Manufacturing
ME 383M Heat Transfer in Industrial Systems
Summer 1
ME 384M Fluid Mechanics in Industrial Processes
Fall 2
ME 389M Materials Science and Engineering
ME 397M Engineering Economics
Spring 2
ME 398M Introduction to Automatic Control
ME 397M Product Design Lab
Summer 2
ME 391M Introduction to Manufacturing Systems
Spring Semester Enrollment
Spring 1
ME 381M Statistical Methods for Process Control and Manufacturing
ME 383M Heat Transfer in Industrial Systems
Summer 1
ME 384M Fluid Mechanics in Industrial Processes
Fall 1
ME 385M Applied Thermodynamics
ME 386M Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Physical Systems
Spring 2
ME 398M Introduction to Automatic Control
ME 397M Product Design Lab
Summer 2
ME 391M Introduction to Manufacturing Systems
Fall 2
ME 389M Materials Science and Engineering
ME 397M Engineering Economics
Master’s of Science in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Degree) Curriculum
ME 381M Statistical Methods for Process Control and Manufacturing - 3 credit hrs
An introduction to statistical monitoring of processes and design of experiments (DOE) techniques.
ME 383M Heat Transfer in Industrial Systems - 3 credit hrs
An examination of heat transfer systems with a focus on applying scale analysis to simplify heat transfer problems and solutions.
ME 384M Fluid Mechanics in Industrial Processes - 3 credit hrs
An in-depth look at fluid mechanics, this course focuses on fluid flow and related phenomena and enables students to better design and analyze fluid-based systems.
ME 385M Applied Thermodynamics - 3 credit hrs
A course on the design and analysis of systems in which thermodynamic processes are essential, such as automobile engines, power plants and HVAC systems.
ME 386M Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Physical Systems - 3 credit hrs
An introduction to analyzing and creating mathematical and simulated models with an emphasis on predicting system behavior and performance.
ME 398M Introduction to Automatic Control - 3 credit hrs
An introduction to automation, this program looks at controlling the behavior of open-loop (non-feedback) and closed-loop (feedback) control systems.
ME 389M Materials Science and Engineering - 3 credit hrs
A look at the interrelated properties of engineering materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.
ME 391M Introduction to Manufacturing Systems - 3 credit hrs
A course that looks at optimizing manufacturing processes. Students learn to reduce process cycle times in order to decrease manufacturing costs, delivery times and defects.
ME 397 Product Design Lab - 3 credit hrs
A survey on design theory and methodology with an applied reverse engineering and redesign project.
ENM 397 Engineering Economics - 3 credit hrs
An introduction to engineering economics that explores risk and uncertainty in decision-making.
Mechanical Engineering Controls Graduate Certificate Curriculum
This Mechanical Engineering Controls Graduate Certificate is ideal for engineers of all levels who are interested in expanding their knowledge of the control and optimization of processes and systems. Certificate courses include:
- ME 381M Statistical Methods for Process Control and Manufacturing
An introduction to statistical monitoring of processes and design of experiments (DOE) techniques. - ME 386M Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Physical Systems
An introduction to analyzing and creating mathematical and simulated models with an emphasis on predicting system behavior and performance. - ME 398M Introduction to Automatic Control
An introduction to automation, this program looks at controlling the behavior of open-loop (non-feedback) and closed-loop (feedback) control systems.
All nine credit hours earned in this graduate certificate program can be applied to the Online Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, if you are accepted and in good academic standing. Completion of our graduate certificate program does not guarantee admission into our master’s degree program, but it may help satisfy admission requirements.
