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Master of Science / Master of Engineering
   in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is one of the core disciplines in the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. The department is committed to providing education and training to undergraduate and graduate students, to developing new knowledge and engineering methodology, and to providing service to industry and society at large. Department of Mechanical Engineering Program Educational Objectives are: To model, formulate and creatively synthesize realistic and practical systems, products and environments; to naturally incorporate basic sciences and the art of mathematics as part of the thinking and problem-solving processes; to design, conduct, and analyze experimental tests of practical systems and products; to understand and appreciate the technical diversity required to develop new products/processes, and use this understanding to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams; to develop an appreciation of the contemporary world; to be able to contribute to it in a professional and ethical manner; and to learn how to learn, so that life-long learning becomes second nature. In keeping with these objectives, the department seeks to prepare students to adapt to the rapid advances and changes in technology, and to serve as agents and leaders in effecting these changes, while being cognizant of the needs and concerns of society at large.

Degree Options

You can now receive either a Master of Engineering, a Master of Science, or even a Doctoral Degree from Lehigh University without being physically on Lehigh’s campus. We recognize the constraints imposed by employment and other reasons, and we structure our programs for flexibility and convenience, utilizing satellite broadcasts of courses directly into your workplace, as well as a fully online option.

Curriculum

There are two options for a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering through distance education.

Program Requirements for Master of Engineering degree:

Future course offerings will include:

Courses in the areas of Engineering Mathematics Courses in the areas of Mass and Heat Transfer
EMA 350 - Elements of Engineering Analysis ME 423 – Heat and Mass Transfer
ME 442 – Mathematical Methods in Engineering I ME 430 – Advanced Fluid Mechanics
ME 443 – Mathematical Methods in Engineering II ME 402 – Advanced Manufacturing Science
ME 413 – Numerical Methods in Engineering ME 450 - Polymer Processing
EMA 450 – Advanced Numerical Methods
  
Courses in the area of Solid Mechanics Courses in the area of Systems
MECH 312 - Finite Element Analysis ME 401 – Integrated Product Development
MECH 413 – Fracture Mechanics
MECH 425 - Analytical Methods in Dynamics & Vibrations

In addition, several courses at the 300 level - may be offered which may count toward graduate credit.

Program Requirements for Master of Science degree:

Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering is comprised of a minimum of 30 credit hours.

15 credit hours of required core courses (see core course descriptions below) plus nine credit hours (three elective courses), approved by the student’s advisor and the departmental Graduate Committee, which complement the student’s defined program. These can include coursework in either engineering or any other approved discipline.

Thesis: Completion of six credits of M.S.  Thesis is required.

Presentation: The student must complete a professional quality poster and provide a contribution to the department web page based on the M.S. thesis research project.

The five required core courses:

Academic Advisor

Professor Jacob Kazakia

Phone: 610-758-3785

E-mail: jyk0 @lehigh.edu

Department Web site: http://www3.lehigh.edu/engineering/meche