M.S. thesis in Mechanical Engineering, Micro/Nano Systems Track
(30 credits – 21 course credit hours, 9 research credit hours)
Track Requirements
- Two core courses (ME 5050, ME 5055) are required.
- Minimum of 3 elective classes should be taken from the approved list. Additionally, two elective classes can be taken from departments other than ME and ECE.
MS Thesis Example Course Flow
| Year 1 Fall Semester | Year 1 Spring Semester | ||||
| Number | Title | Credits | Number | Title | Credits |
| ME 6050 | Micromachining (R) | 3 | ME 6065 | Microsys. Des & Char (R) | 3 |
| Open Option (F) | ME 6051 | Microsensors (E) | 3 | ||
| ME 6970 | Thesis Directed Research | 3 | ME 7960 | Nanofabrication (E) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 9 | Semester Total | 9 | ||
| Year 2 Fall Semester | Year 2 Spring Semester | ||||
| Number | Title | Credits | Number | Title | Credits |
| ME 6063 | Microactuators (E) | 3 | ME 7960 | Low dimens. Materials (E) | 3 |
| ME 6970 | Thesis Directed Research | 6 | ME 7960 | Thesis Directed Research | 6 |
| Semester Total | 9 | Semester Total | 9 | ||
(R) Required, (E) Elective (F) Free Choice
* Consult with advisor on Elective and Open Option courses
* 9 credit hours are required to claim full-time status