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Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science

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» Program Overview

Are you ready to expand your technical knowledge and specialize in an area that today’s industries demand? The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Tech is designed to help you do just that. You’ll gain the skills and expertise valued by employers and positioned to lead in the field of mechanical engineering.

As a mechanical engineer, you understand core areas such as mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science, design, structural analysis, and electricity to tackle real-world challenges. You design tools and processes that keep society moving forward. Our curriculum, developed in consultation with industry experts, keeps you up to date with the latest technical advancements while improving your communication skills, essential for your career success.

This program prepares you for careers in areas such as:

  • Combustion engines
  • Emissions and energy systems
  • Manufacturing processes and systems
  • Structural analysis
  • Powertrain systems
  • Dynamics, vibrations, thermal sciences, and fluid mechanics

 

Why LTU?
  • Study at a university with strong industry connections. 
  • Develop skills through a combination of theory and hands-on learning.
  • Find flexible schedules and accelerated options for working professionals.
Timing and Options

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is a 30-credit-hour program with courses offered in the evenings so that you can complete your degree while working full time. The degree is usually completed in one to two years.

Depending on your goals, you can choose:

  • a coursework-only option requiring four core courses and six electives
  • a thesis option requiring four core courses and three electives plus a thesis based on your interests

For your core courses, you can choose to focus on solid mechanics or thermal-fluid systems. You can select electives from multiple areas, or concentrate on:

  • Automotive
  • Energy systems
  • Manufacturing
  • Mechatronics
  • Solid mechanics, dynamics and vibration systems
  • Thermal-fluid systems

» Curriculum

Option I: Coursework and Thesis Option (Total Credits = 30)

Course Name

Credits

Core Courses (4 courses)

12

Electives (3 course)

9

Thesis

9

Option II:Coursework Only Option

Course Name

Credits

Core Courses (4 courses)

12

Electives (6 courses)

18

Total Credit Hours

30

Core Courses : Thermal-Fluid Systems Track

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Applied Thermodynamics

[course_desc title=”Applied Thermodynamics”]

EME5153

3

Transport Phenomena I

[course_desc title=”Transport Phenomena I”]

EME5353

3

Transport Phenomena II

[course_desc title=”Transport Phenomena II”]

EME5363

3

Engineering Analysis I

[course_desc title=”Engineering Analysis I”]

EME5253

3

Core Courses – Solid Mechanics, Dynamics, and Vibration Track

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Advanced Dynamics

[course_desc title=”Advanced Dynamics”]

EME5333

3

Mechanical Vibrations

[course_desc title=”Mechanical Vibrations”]

EME5213

3

Advanced Mechanics of Materials

[course_desc title=”Advance Mech of Materials”]

EME5223

3

Engineering Analysis I

[course_desc title=”Engineering Analysis I”]

EME5253

3

NOTE: Students can choose elective courses and receive a concentration in one of six fields: Automotive; Energy Systems; Manufacturing; Mechatronics; Solid Mechanics, Dynamics, and Vibration Systems; and Thermal-Fluid Systems. Students who choose the thesis option can obtain a concentration if they take two courses from one of the above areas and write their thesis in that same field. Students not writing the thesis can obtain a concentration if they take four courses in one of the concentration areas. Students will be credited for only one concentration

Elective Courses

Depending on the degree option, students may select three to six courses from the following list:

CONCENTRATIONS :
Mathematics

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Engineering Analysis II

[course_desc title=”Engineering Analysis II”]

EME6283

3

Automotive

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Vehicle Dynamics 1

[course_desc title=”Enterprise Productivity”]

EME5433

3

Automotive HVAC 1

[course_desc title=”Automotive HVAC – 1″]

EME5573

3

Special Topics – Autonomous Vehicles

[course_desc title=”Special Topics in ME”]

EME5983

3

Body and Chassis Systems

[course_desc title=”Body and Chassis Systems”]

EME6333

3

Automotive Manufacturing

[course_desc title=”Automotive Manufacturing”]

EME6343

3

Automotive Mechanical Systems

[course_desc title=”Automotive Mechanical Systems”]

EME6353

3

Powertrain Systems 1

[course_desc title=”Powertrain Systems 1″]

EME6373

3

Powertrain Systems 2

[course_desc title=”Powertrain System II”]

EME6383

3

Hybrid Electric Vehicles

[course_desc title=”Hybrid Electric Vehicles”]

EME6473

3

Automotive Control System I

[course_desc title=”Automotive Control System 1″]

EME6623

3

Energy System

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Energy Resources and Technology

[course_desc title=”Energy Resources and Tech.”]

EME5263

3

Heat Pipes

[course_desc title=”Heat Pipes”]

EME5273

3

Elements of Nuclear Engineering

[course_desc title=”Elements of Nuclear Engin.”]

EME5283

3

Fusion Engineering

[course_desc title=”Fusion Engineering”]

EME5293

3

Biofuels and Biomass Energy Eng.

[course_desc title=”Biofuels and Biomass Energy Engr”]

EME5313

3

Alternative Energy Engineering

[course_desc title=”Alternative Energy Engineering”]

EME5373

3

Special Topics – Aerospace Propulsion Systems

[course_desc title=”Special Topics in ME”]

EME5983

3

Special Topics – Batteries and Energy Storage

[course_desc title=”Special Topics in ME”]

EME5983

3

Special Topics – Energy Storage Engr.

[course_desc title=”Special Topics in ME”]

EME5983

3

Special Topics – Geothermal Energy Engr.

[course_desc title=”Special Topics in ME”]

EME5983

3

Special Topics – Solar Energy Engineering

[course_desc title=”Special Topics in ME”]

EME5983

3

Fuel Cells and Hydrogen

[course_desc title=”Fuel Cells and Hydrogen”]

EME6163

3

Manufacturing

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Manufacturing Processes

[course_desc title=”Manufacturing Processes”]

EMS6203

3

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

[course_desc title=”Computer Integrated Manufactur”]

EMS6303

3

Expert Systems in Manufacturing

[course_desc title=”Expert Systems in Manufacturing”]

EMS6323

3

Quality Control

[course_desc title=”Quality Control”]

EME6403

3

Mechatronics

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Modern Control Systems

[course_desc title=”Modern Control Systems”]

MRE5323

3

Aerospace Systems Engineering

[course_desc title=”Aerospace Systems Engineering”]

MRE5143

3

Mechatronic Systems I

[course_desc title=”Mechatronic Systems I”]

MRE5183

3

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

[course_desc title=”Unmanned Aerial Vehicles”]

MRE5813

3

Mechatronic Systems II

[course_desc title=”Mechatronic Systems II”]

MRE6183

3

Digital Control Systems

[course_desc title=”Digital Control Systems”]

EEE5534

4

Digital Control Systems

[course_desc title=”Digital Control Systems”]

EEE5654

4

Solid Mechanics, Dynamics, and Vibrations Systems

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Fatigue Analysis

[course_desc title=”Fatigue Analysis”]

EME6113

3

Automotive Structural Analysis

[course_desc title=”Automotive Structural Analysis”]

EME6123

3

Fundamentals of Acoustics

[course_desc title=”Fundamentals of Acoustics”]

EME6213

3

Theory of Plates and Shells

[course_desc title=”Theory of Plates and Shells”]

EME6493

3

Mechanical Vibrations II

[course_desc title=”Mechanical Vibrations II”]

EME6533

3

Structural Stability

[course_desc title=”Structural Stability”]

EME6553

3

Random Vibrations and Spectral Analysis

[course_desc title=”Random Vib. Spec. Anal.”]

EME6593

3

Elasticity I

[course_desc title=”Elasticity 1″]

EME6613

3

Fracture Mechanics

[course_desc title=”Fracture Mechanics”]

EME7113

3

Thermal-Fluid Systems

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Viscous Flow

[course_desc title=”Viscous Flow”]

EME6133

3

Incompressible Flow I

[course_desc title=”Incompressible Flow I”]

EME6153

3

Conduction Heat Transfer

[course_desc title=”Conduction Heat Transfer”]

EME6223

3

Convection Heat Transfer

[course_desc title=”Convection Heat Transfer”]

EME6233

3

Radiation Heat Transfer

[course_desc title=”Radiation Heat Transfer”]

EME6243

3

Turbulence

[course_desc title=”Turbulence”]

EME6253

3

Compressible Flow I

[course_desc title=”Compressible Flow I”]

EME6393

3

Advanced Thermodynamics

[course_desc title=”Advanced Thermodynamics”]

EME6413

3

Combustion and Emissions

[course_desc title=”Combustion and Emissions”]

EME6523

3

Computational Fluid Dynamics

[course_desc title=”Computational Fluid Dynamics”]

EME6543

3

Aerodynamics

[course_desc title=”Aerodynamics”]

EME6563

3

Advanced Combustion and Emissions

[course_desc title=”Advanced Combustion and Emissions”]

EME7213

3

Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics

[course_desc title=”Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics”]

EME7543

3

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