Master of Science in Mechanical and Energy Engineering

This program follows an innovative curriculum that combines the essentials of the classical discipline of mechanical engineering with the deeper knowledge of the dynamic field of energy studies. Thus, the B.S. degree combines the fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering with a broad specialization on subjects related to energy production, management and distribution. It covers the design, analysis and synthesis of all kinds of systems and technologies with mechanical components. Applications of Mechanical Engineering may be seen in energy production; energy management and conservation; energy distribution; packaging and manufacturing of electronic materials; dynamic and robotic systems; new materials including composites and nanotechnology; transportation, including automobiles, airplanes, and spacecraft; manufacturing; and many other related areas. The combination of mechanical engineering with energy studies will produce specialists in the energy field with a broad education in the fundamentals of engineering. It emphasizes the fundamentals of engineering and modern methods, processes and technologies and also gives the students the tools to learn by themselves and to pursue life-long learning. The required engineering courses may be divided in the following broad areas are thermal science, fluid flow, and energy, mechanics and materials, dynamics, design, and controls, environmental impact of energy production and use, entrepreneurship. Students can choose thesis or non-thesis option to complete their degree.