Master of Engineering / MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Total Credits: ~30-36 credits

Core Courses

1. MECH 5101 - Advanced Thermodynamics

• - Credits: 3

• - Prerequisites: Undergraduate Thermodynamics or equivalent foundational course

• - Description: In-depth study of thermodynamic cycles, irreversibility, entropy, and advanced applications in energy systems.

2. MECH 5201 - Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

• - Credits: 3

• - Prerequisites: MECH 2201 (Fluid Mechanics) or equivalent

• - Description: Numerical methods for simulating fluid flows, turbulence modeling, and application of CFD software.

3. MECH 5301 - Advanced Materials

• - Credits: 3

• - Prerequisites: Materials Science or equivalent undergraduate course

• - Description: Properties, processing, and applications of modern materials, including composites, ceramics, and polymers.

4. MECH 5401 - Energy Systems

• - Credits: 3

• - Prerequisites: MECH 2101 (Thermodynamics I) or equivalent

• - Description: Design and analysis of energy conversion systems, renewable energy integration, and sustainability considerations.

5. MECH 5901 - Master’s Thesis

• - Credits: 6

• - Prerequisites: Approval of research proposal, completion of coursework, and satisfactory progress

• - Description: Independent research project culminating in a thesis, involving data collection, analysis, and presentation of findings.

Prerequisites & Electives

Prerequisites Overview:

1. - Foundational undergraduate courses in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials, and energy systems.

2. - Successful completion of core coursework, research proposal approval, and progress evaluations.

Elective Courses (Examples):

1. - Advanced Robotics & Automation

2. - Renewable Energy Technologies

3. - Finite Element Analysis in Mechanical Design

4. - Control Systems Engineering

5. - Manufacturing Processes & Automation

6. - Nanomaterials & Surface Engineering

7. - HVAC & Building Systems

8. - Sustainable Energy Management

Electives enable specialization aligned with career goals or research interests.

This outline provides a complete view of the MSc / Master of Engineering program in Mechanical Engineering, including core courses, prerequisites, electives, and the thesis component.