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Students in the MEM Department can follow multiple paths towards completing their B.S. depending upon the nature of the elective courses they select. There are, however, two major options: (A) to seek a more well-rounded education in mechanical engineering by selecting courses representing the wide academic spectrum of the department; (B) to emphisize a particular discipline or track. Students taking Option A for a well-rounded mechanical engineering education should consult the Undergraduate Advisor to select their elective courses and to complete the Plan of Study based on the courses listed in the Curriculum pages.
Students seeking deeper knowledge in a particular field of mechanical engineering can do so by following one of the several tracks offered by the department. This option is typically available starting Term 8 (Fall or Spring term in the Junior year). Currently, the department offers sets of courses which place emphasis in the following areas of mechanical engineering: Aerospace, Biomechanical Engineering, Design and Manufacturing, Mechanics and Structures, Systems and Control, and Thermal Fluid Sciences. The nature of the various tracks, the associated career opportunities, the list of courses available and the names of the faculty involved in the tracks are provided below. Although not required, students who have opted to take such tracks will find it beneficial to pursue their Senior Design projects within the corresponding track.
Students should consult the coordinating faculty of the respective areas to select their electives and to complete the Plan of Study .
Before making final plans for completing a track, students should also consult the class schedule
to ensure courses will be offered when they plan to register for them.
NOTE: At least six courses from the "recommended" course lists below are required to complete a track.
(students will be awarded a certificate at graduation).
Current exceptions (7/07): Mechanics and Structures and Systems and Control (which only offer a total of five electives)
Aerospace | Biomechanical Engineering | Design & Manufacturing | Mechanics & Structures | Systems & Control | Thermal & Fluid Science | Back to Top
Aerospace
Coordinator: Pearlman and Yousuff
Faculty: Awerbuch, Pearlman, Tan, Yousuff
The track in Aerospace provides students with the opportunity of learning and integrating multiple engineering disciplines. Emphasis is placed on structural, aerodynamic, guidance and control and propulsion problems related to air and space vehicles. Career opportunities can be found in the fields of design of air vehicles, auto-pilot design, design of structural components and propulsion systems.
Recommended Courses
| Course / Title |
Credits |
| MEM 320 Fluid Dynamics I |
3 |
| MEM 330 Mechanics of Materials II |
4 |
| MEM 403 Gas Turbines/Jet Propulsion |
3 |
| MEM 423 Mechanics of Vibrations |
4 |
| MEM 420 Aerodynamics |
3 |
| MEM 425 Aircraft Design & Performance |
3 |
| MEM 427 Finite Element Methods |
3 |
| MEM 453 Aircraft Flight & Control I |
3 |
Details for most of these courses can be found in the Course Description pages. It is noted that the university regulations stipulate that a course can be offered only if a minimum number of students is enrolled.
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Biomechanical Engineering
Coordinator: Layton and Siegler
Faculty: Cho, Cook, Kim, Layton, Morss, Noh, Siegler, Sun, Oh
Biomechanical Engineering is a large and expanding area related to the application of mechanical engineering principles in the medical field. It includes diverse areas such as orthopedics, cardiovascular engineering, medical robotics, rehabilitation, sports, forensic engineering, injury protection and tissue engineering. Career opportunities may be found in the medical, rehabilitation and sports industries; in medical research at hospital laboratories and institutes of higher education and in working as consultants and expert advisors to the industrial, legal and medical communities.
Recommended Courses
| Course / Title |
Credits |
| MEM 444 Biofluid Mechanics |
3 |
| MEM 684 Mechanics of Biological Tissues |
3 |
| MEM 475 Medical Robotics 1 |
3 |
| MEM 476 Medical Robotics 2 |
3 |
| MEM 478 Introduction to Computer-Aided Tissue Engineering |
4 |
| MEM 685 Mechanics of Human Joints |
4 |
| MEM 686 Mechanics of Human Motion |
3 |
| BMES 680 CAD/CAM in Biomedical and Tissue Engineering |
3 |
| MATE 661 Biomedical Materials 1 |
3 |
| MATE 662 Biomedical Materials II |
3 |
| ANAT 101 Anatomy & Physiology I |
3 |
| ANAT 102 Anatomy & Physiology II |
3 |
| MEM 800 Introduction to Forensic Biomechanics |
3 |
Details for most of these courses can be found in the Course Description pages. It is noted that the university regulations stipulate that a course can be offered only if a minimum number of students is enrolled.
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Design and Manufacturing
Coordinator: Sun and Zhou
Faculty: Cook, T. Miller, Noh, Sun, Zhou
The track in Design and Manufacturing provides students with the basic concepts related to manufacturing processes, product design, management of computer-integrated systems and the application of modern numerical tools for the design and analysis of complex devices. Industries ranging from automotive to electronics provide excellent career opportunities to students following this track
Recommended Courses
MEM 431 Machine Design
MEM 437 Manufacturing Process
MEM 417 MEMS1 Intro. to Microfabrication
MEM 419 MEMS2 Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-
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| MEM 427 Finite Element Methods |
3 |
| MEM 437 Manufacturing Process I |
3 |
| MEM 438 Manufacturing Process II |
3 |
| MEM 455 Introduction to Robotics |
3 |
| MEM 458 Microcomputer-Based Control Systems I |
3 |
| MEM 459 Microcomputer-Based Control Systems II |
3 |
| MEM 462 Introduction to Engineering Management |
3 |
| MEM 478 Computer Aided Tissue Engineering |
3 |
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Details for most of these courses can be found in the Course Description pages. It is noted that the university regulations stipulate that a course can be offered only if a minimum number of students is enrolled.
Click here to be linked to the application and related material.
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Mechanics and Structures
Coordinator: Capaldi and Tan
Faculty: Awerbuch, Capaldi, Lau, Layton, Noh, Siegler, Sun, Tan
Students following the track in Mechanics and Structures are exposed to the foundations of the static and dynamic analysis of structures and machines from a theoretical and computational point of view. Emphasis is placed on the mechanical behavior of structures and machine parts, failure mechanisms, advanced materials and use of finite elements for stress analysis of complex structures. Career opportunities are found virtually in any technological field where issues like reliability and failure of materials and structures are of utmost importance, including buildings, aircrafts, machine components, electronic parts and biomechanical systems.
Recommended Courses
| Course / Title |
Credits |
| MEM 330 Mechanics of Materials II |
4 |
| MEM 423 Mechanics of Vibrations |
4 |
| MEM 427 Eng. Finite Element Methods |
3 |
MEM 431 Machine Design 1
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3 |
| CIVE 301 Structural Analysis II |
3 |
Details for most of these courses can be found in the Course Description pages. It is noted that the university regulations stipulate that a course can be offered only if a minimum number of students is enrolled.
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Systems and Control
Coordinator: Chang and Oh
Faculty: Chang, Kwatny, Oh, Siegler, Yousuff
The track in Systems and Control is designed for students with an interest in the analysis, control and design of dynamical systems. Topics in this track include various aspects of robotic motion, robotic based automated manufacturing and hands-on experience in real-time control and manipulation of hardware dynamic systems. Career opportunities include those of aircraft guidance and control systems in automotive, chemical and power plants.
Recommended Courses
| Course / Title |
Credits |
| MEM 458 Microcomputer-based Control Systems I |
3 |
| MEM 459 Microcomputer-based Control Systems II |
3 |
| MEM 425 Aircraft Design/Performance |
3 |
| MEM 453 Aircraft Flight Dynamics and Control I |
3 |
| MEM 455 Introduction to Robotics |
3 |
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Details for most of these courses can be found in the Course Description pages. It is noted that the university regulations stipulate that a course can be offered only if a minimum number of students is enrolled.
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Thermal and Fluid Sciences
Coordinator: Cernansky and Farouk
Faculty: Cernansky, Cho, Choi, Farouk, Fridman, Güçeri, Kim, D Miller,T Miller, Morss, Pearlman
The track in Thermal and Fluid Sciences provides students with a background in fluid motion, heat transfer, combustion, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), and applied thermodynamics. These courses prepare students for careers in one of thousands of large and small companies where the transfer of liquids, gases, and/or energy from one location to another is required. Potential employers include companies in the aerospace, automotive, chemical processing, power generation, and HVAC industries.
Recommended Courses
TFS track core courses
- MEM 320 Fluid Dynamics
- MEM 440 Thermal Systems Design
TFS track associated courses (take a logical choice of 2 which match your interests):
- MEM 400 Int. Comb. Eng.
- MEM 402 Power Plant Des.
- MEM 403 Gas Turbine Propulsion
- MEM 405 Combustion I
- MEM 406 Combustion II
- MEM 410 Thermodynamic Analysis II
- MEM 413 HVAC I
- MEM 414 HVAC II
- MEM 420 Aerodynamics
- MEM 425 Aircraft Design and Performance
- MEM 444 - Biofluid Mechanics
Emerging Areas in TFS / MEM - 2 courses
- Concurrent Engineering
- Mechatronics and Robotics
- Microprocessor -Based Control
- Real Time Microcomputer Control
Details for most of these courses can be found in the Course Description pages. It is noted that the university regulations stipulate that a course can be offered only if a minimum number of students is enrolled.
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