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Masters of Science
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING
An engineering program is designed to develop in the student a capability
of applying advanced techniques to problem solving in engineering. A core of
engineering courses is available which, when coupled with an appropriate
mathematics or statistics sequence, provides a broad problem solving
background. Students complete their programs of study by taking courses in
their selected disciplinary option to develop a strong area of
specialization. A thesis or non-thesis program is available. Students
completing thesis programs should be well prepared to pursue other graduate
study and solve advanced problems in engineering practice.Prerequisites
Entering students must have a degree in engineering from a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 – telephone: (410) 347-7700, or an approved equivalent degree. If the undergraduate
degree is not from an accredited curriculum or if deficiencies appear in the
student's undergraduate work, the student may be required to take additional
courses at the undergraduate level as prerequisites to beginning graduate
study. A student must submit GRE scores before admission to the M.S. program
can be considered. All international students are required to take English
placement exams and to complete English courses according to University
regulations. The prospective student must meet all admission requirements of
the University, the Graduate School and the appropriate Engineering
Department before entering the degree program.
Other Requirements
The prospective candidate who writes a thesis must successfully defend it
and pass a written examination on course work taken. However, on the
recommendation of the student's graduate committee, the student may be
exempt from taking the written portion of the exam. For the non-thesis
track, both written and oral examinations must be completed successfully. No
student may schedule more than twelve semester hours of graduate work
applicable to the master's degree until all probationary issues have been
resolved satisfactorily.
Course requirements for the option in each discipline in engineering are
outlined in the following sections. Disciplines in which a student may
select an option are Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, and Engineering and Technology Management. Chemical
Engineering Option
Studies may be concentrated in areas relating to the chemical and petroleum
industries, with special interest in oil and gas production and materials.
Advanced courses in transport phenomena, thermodynamics, corrosion,
environmental engineering, process control, materials, and reactor design
are offered. Course Requirements
For the thesis track, thirty (30) semester hours of graduate credit are
required meeting the following stipulations: (1) A minimum of 15 hours in
Chemical Engineering courses with 6 hours in the recommended courses (501
and 510) and 9 hours in other 500 or 400G level Chemical Engineering
courses; (2) a minimum of 3 hours in technical electives from General
Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Chemistry; (3) 6 hours of thesis
work and a thesis; and (4) 6 hours of any two courses at the graduate level
as approved by thesis advisor.
For the non-thesis track, thirty-six (36) semester hours of graduate credit
are required, meeting the following stipulations: (1) a minimum of 21 hours
in Engineering courses with 6 hours in the recommended Chemical Engineering
courses (501 and 510), 6 hours in other 500 level Chemical Engineering
courses, and 9 hours in other 500 or 400G level Chemical Engineering and/or
General Engineering courses; (2) a minimum of 6 hours in technical electives
from General Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, or Computer
Science as approved by the project advisor; (3) 3 hours in special project
work and project report; and (4) 6 hours of any two courses at the graduate
level as approved by project advisor.
Graduate seminar must be taken each semester that it is offered. |
