Students in Mechanical Engineering obtain an education that includes the principles of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. These disciplines and their associated conservation laws are the foundation of all energy systems analyses. In the undergraduate curriculum, however, there is little opportunity to integrate these topics and others such as optimization and economics together so that they can be effectively used in applied studies of energy systems. Achieving improvements in energy systems technology will require engineers with advanced studies and experiences that extend beyond what can be provided within an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering curriculum. This is provided by the Masters of Engineering program in Energy Systems.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Since the degree program is administered by Mechanical Engineering, the candidate must first be admitted to graduate studies through the Mechanical Engineering Department. Applicants should clearly indicate "Master of Engineering — Energy Systems" on their statement of "Reasons for Graduate Study" submitted in conjunction with the instructions for Section 17 of the Application for Admission to Graduate School. The correct Major Code is G643.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

1. The degree program is administered by the department of Mechanical Engineering. The candidate must be admitted into graduate studies in Mechanical Engineering in order to enroll in this program.
2. Twenty-six (26) credits of approved engineering courses are required beyond the B.S. degree. Approved courses include all formal graduate-level courses in the Engineering College that are documented in the Graduate School Catalog. Students must meet with an advisor or with the Director of the M.E. program to select their courses.
3. At least eighteen (18) credits must be formal lecture or laboratory courses.
4. At least twelve (12) credits must be from the list of Approved Courses.
5. At least three (3) and no more than six (6) credits of independent study courses (e.g., ME 491 and ME 699) must be credited to meet the requirements of the degree. However, credits for ME 790, ME 890, and ME 990 will not be credited to the M.E. degree.
6. Exactly two (2) credits of graduate seminar courses, e.g., ME 903, must be credited to the degree requirements.

SUMMARY OF
DEGREE INFORMATION

• 26 credits (2 semesters)
• 18 formal lecture or laboratory courses
• 12 credits from approved course list
• M.S. thesis credits are not counted
• non-thesis degree, but independent study required (3-6 credits)

APPROVED COURSES

Mechanical Engineering:

Chemical and Biological Engineering:

Civil and Environmental Engineering:

Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics:

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