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| Master of Science |
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| MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING |
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| 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. |
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| Prerequisites |
| Entering students must have a degree in engineering from an accredited
(ABET/EAC) program 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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