Graduate Programs

• Master of Mechanical Engineering
• Doctor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program Objectives

Graduates will have:

1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering principles to mechanical engineering (Knowledge of mathematics encompasses advanced topics typically including differential and integral calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations)
2. an ability to design mechanical systems, components, or processes to meet desired needs
3. an ability to independently identify, research, formulate, and solve mechanical engineering problems
4. an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for mechanical engineering practice

Master of Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering graduate program is student-centered, providing high-quality instruction in both theory and the latest engineering developments. All our full-time faculty hold doctorates in engineering, and most bring significant industrial experience to the classroom. For the working person, all our classes are held in the late afternoon and evening. Many of our full-time graduate students obtain paid internships in local industry for one or two terms during their course of study.

The Master of Mechanical Engineering may be completed through either a thesis or non-thesis plan. The thesis plan includes 24 credit hours of course work and six credit hours of thesis. The non-thesis plan consists of 30 credit hours of course work plus a 3-credit hour capstone design course. The project-based design course assesses the student's ability to synthesize material covered in the graduate curriculum.

All students are required to take at least one advanced mathematics course. Highly recommended are ENGR 5300 (Advanced Engineering Mathematics) or MTH 5270 (Probability and Statistics). Design of Experiments (ENGR 5020) is also required of all students. Each student must also choose a concentration and take at least two courses from the selected concentration.  

Concentration areas and their courses:

Transportation Systems
MENG 5340 Finite Element Analysis
MENG 5580 Internal Combustion Engines I
MENG 5590 Internal Combustion Engines II
MENG 5720 Noise, Vibration, and Harshness
MENG 5760 Vehicle Dynamics

Manufacturing Systems
MENG 5350 Quality Systems
MENG 5820 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
MENG 5900 Robotics
MENG 5940 Manufacturing Systems

Mechatronics Systems
ENGR 5780 Mechatronics
ENGR 5790 Mechatronics:  Simulation and Modeling
ENGR 5520 Sensors and Actuators
MENG 5900 Robotics
  For more info on our Mechatronics activities, click here.

Thermal Systems and Alternative Energy Conversion
ENGR 5040 Conduction Heat Transfer
ENGR 5060 Convection Heat Transfer
ENGR 5080 Computational Fluid Dynamics
ENGR 5480 Advanced Fluid Mechanics
MENG 5810 Alternative Energy Systems

Current UDM undergrads may be eligible for our 5 year Bachelor's/Master's Program.  

For more information on the Master's program, consult the Grad Programs Brochure and the Graduate Catalog.

Doctor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

The doctoral program requires 51 credit hours of coursework beyond the engineering baccalaureate. Additionally, 30 credit hours of dissertation are required.  For more information on the Doctoral program, consult the Grad Programs Brochure and the Graduate Catalog.

Chair: Dr. Jonathan Weaver
Office: Engineering 214
McNichols Campus
4001 McNichols Rd.
Detroit, MI 48221-3038
Telephone: 313- 993-3372
Fax: 313-993-1187
Email: weaverjm@udmercy.edu