Mechanical Engineering, M.S.
Curriculum
Major Requirements
| Required Courses | Credits: | |
| MENG 601 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics | 3 |
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Infinite series, the Delta Function, Fourier integral, vectors, surfaces and volumes. Complex variables, linear spaces, the Eigenvalue problems. Partial differential equations. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| MENG 603 | Advanced Thermodynamics | 3 |
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Properties of pure substance, basic definitions of thermodynamics terms. Ideal gas equation and other equations of state. First and second laws of thermodynamic efficiency, reversible work and irreversibility. Gas and vapor mixtures, chemical reactions and the combustion process. Chemical equilibrium, Gibbs phase rule and simultaneous reactions. Maxwell equations and generalized charts. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| MENG 604 | Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
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Introduction to fundamentals in fluid mechanics. Application of vector calculus and Tensor analysis to inviscid and viscous steady and unsteady flows. Derivation of Navier-Stokes equations, exact solutions, applications to flows involving very low Reynolds numbers, axially symmetric flows, boundary layer approximations and equations including pressure gradient effect. Integral methods of incompressible control, roughness effect on laminar turbulent boundary layers, wakes, jet mixing layers, three dimensional flows. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| MENG 634 | Finite Element Analysis | 3 |
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Potential energy, stiffness matrix and load vector, continuity, interpolations, numerical integration, two dimensional elements, triangular elements, rectangular elements, reduced integration, optimal sampling, plate bending elements, locking selectively reduced integration, hybrid stress model, steady state field problems, heat conduction, fluid flow. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| MENG 640 | Feedback Control of Dynamical Systems | 3 |
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This course will introduce the fundamental principles of modeling, analysis, and control of dynamical systems. Topics include: Mathematical modeling of dynamical systems, including mechanical, electrical, fluid, and thermal systems. Laplace transform solution of differential equations. Transfer functions and system responses in time and frequency domain. Control systems design. State space based analysis and design of control systems. Computer simulation for modeling and control system design (Matlab/Simulink). Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Total: 15 Credits | ||
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Students must choose one of two tracks: Thesis Option or Non-Thesis Option |
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| Option 1: Thesis | Credits: | |
| Engineering Electives | Graduate-level (above 600) electives1 | 9 |
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| MENG 660 | Mechanical Engineering Research2 | 3 |
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A major design project will be conducted under the supervision of a faculty adviser. The project is open-ended and integrates student's knowledge and skills in the analysis and synthesis of a research project. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| MENG 661 | Mechanical Engineering Thesis3 | 3 |
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The subject and outline must be approved by Chairperson of Mechanical Engineering department. The student may pursue analytical or experimental thesis. Work must be carried out under supervision of a faculty graduate school member. The thesis must show ability to handle the tools of scholarship and utilize approved methods of investigation; it must give evidence of thorough study of a special field and be an authoritative statement of knowledge obtained at first hand. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Total: 15 Credits | ||
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[1] A minimum of three graduate-level (above 600) elective credits in Mechanical Engineering must be taken, and up to six credits of electives may be taken from other engineering departments, with the approval of the Mechanical Engineering department chair. [2] Complete a research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The student must submit a project report to their project advisor. [3] The student must present and defend a written thesis that must be approved by the thesis advisor and the thesis committee. A formal written thesis will be archived in the university library. All master's theses must strictly adhere to the Master's Thesis Policies and Guidelines published by NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences. Within the thesis option, the student must choose an advisor to concentrate on one of the following four specific areas: Design and Solid Mechanics, Energy and Thermal Science, Mechatronics, or Biomedical Devices. |
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| Option 2: Non-Thesis | Credits: | |
| Engineering Electives | Graduate-level (above 600) electives4 | 12 |
| Please view all course descriptions: http://www.nyit.edu/courses | ||
| MENG 660 | Mechanical Engineering Research5 | 3 |
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A major design project will be conducted under the supervision of a faculty adviser. The project is open-ended and integrates student's knowledge and skills in the analysis and synthesis of a research project. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Total: 15 Credits | ||
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[4] A minimum of six graduate-level (above 600) elective credits in Mechanical Engineering must be taken, and up to six credits of electives may be taken from other engineering departments, with the approval of the Mechanical Engineering department chair. [5] Working on a research project with a faculty member, the student must submit a project report to their project advisor. A passing grade on the course will depend on a satisfactory performance as determined by the student's project advisor. |
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| Total Required Credits = 30 |