Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics, MSE
The master's in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) is innovative, unique, and nationally recognized for its excellence. We are at the forefront in preparing students for leadership careers by providing opportunities to work in emerging and interdisciplinary areas that are fueling exciting advances in technology. The program can be tailored and customized to meet individual needs under the guidance and approval of an academic advisor. Students can choose to concentrate in *Mechatronic and Robotic Systems, *Micro/Nano Systems, *Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, and Energy, *Mechanics of Materials and *Design and Manufacturing.
For more information: http://www.me.upenn.edu/prospective-students/masters/masters-degrees.php
Curriculum
10 course units are required for the MSE MEAM degree.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Math | ||
| Select 2 Engineering Math options from the following: | 2 | |
| Numerical Methods and Modeling | ||
| Introduction to Probability and Statistics | ||
| Foundations of Engineering Mathematics - I | ||
| Foundations of Engineering Mathematics - II | ||
| Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos | ||
| Data-driven Modeling and Probabilistic Scientific Computing | ||
| Topics In Computational Science and Engineering | ||
| Machine Learning | ||
| Finite Element Analysis | ||
| Concentration Core 1 | ||
| Select 1 Required Core course | 1 | |
| Select 2 Concentration electives | 2 | |
| Select 2 Concentration Breadth electives | 2 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 3 Electives 2 | 3 | |
| Seminar Requirement | ||
2 Semesters of MEAM Seminar | ||
| Total Course Units | 10 | |
- 1
There is one required course for each concentration area. In addition to the one required course for each concentration area, two additional courses must be selected from the preapproved core requirement list for the student’s chosen concentration (Appendix A of the handbook). The remaining two MEAM courses can be any MEAM graduate courses selected by the student in consultation with their advisor.
- 2
A complete list of pre-approved electives can be found in the MEAM MSE Student Handbook. Approval is required if a student wishes to take a graduate course not listed in the handbook.
Mechatronic and Robotic Systems
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Core | ||
| Design of Mechatronic Systems | ||
| Select 2 course units: | ||
| Feedback Control Design and Analysis | ||
| Advanced Mechatronic Reactive Spaces. | ||
| Control and Optimization with Applications in Robotics | ||
| Introduction to Robotics | ||
| Control Systems for Robotics | ||
| Advanced Dynamics | ||
| Performance, Stability and Control of UAVs | ||
| Design of Microelectromechanical Systems | ||
| Non-Linear Control Theory | ||
| Advanced Robotics | ||
| Topics in Mechanical Systems | ||
| Select 2 more MEAM graduate courses, level 5000 and above. | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select 3 Electives: | ||
| Intellectual Property and Business Law for Engineers | ||
| Engineering Entrepreneurship I | ||
| Engineering Negotiation | ||
| Engineering Entrepreneurship II | ||
| Foundations of Leadership | ||
| Linear Systems Theory | ||
| Smart Devices | ||
| Digital Signal Processing | ||
| Engineering Economics | ||
| Human Systems Engineering | ||
| Learning in Robotics | ||
| Machine Learning | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | ||
| Principles of Embedded Computation | ||
| Machine Perception | ||
| Computer Vision & Computational Photography | ||
| Programming Languages and Techniques | ||
| Integrated Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing and Analysis | ||
Micro/Nano Systems
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Core | ||
| Nanotribology | ||
or MEAM 5290 | Introduction to Micro- and Nano-electromechanical Technologies | |
| Select 2 course units in: | ||
| Design of Microelectromechanical Systems | ||
| Mechanical Properties of Macro/Nanoscale Materials | ||
| Fundamentals of Materials | ||
| Elasticity and Micromechanics of Materials | ||
| Finite Element Analysis | ||
| Nanotribology | ||
| Design of Microelectromechanical Systems | ||
| Atomic Modeling in Materials Science | ||
| Nanoscale Systems Biology | ||
| Micro and Nano Fluidics | ||
| Electrochemistry for Energy, Nanofabrication and Sensing | ||
Select 2 more MEAM graduate courses, level 5000 and above. | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select 3 Electives: | ||
| Intellectual Property and Business Law for Engineers | ||
| Engineering Negotiation | ||
| Engineering Entrepreneurship I | ||
| Engineering Entrepreneurship II | ||
| Foundations of Leadership | ||
| The Physics of Solid State Energy Devices | ||
| Nanofabrication and Nanocharacterization | ||
| Structure of Materials | ||
| Nanoscale Science and Engineering | ||
| Fabrication and Characterization of Micro and Nanostructured Materials | ||
Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, and Energy Science and Engineering
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Core | ||
| Viscous Fluid Flow and Modern Applications | ||
or MEAM 5700 | Transport Processes I | |
| Select 2 course units in: | ||
| Energy Engineering in Power Plants and Transportation Systems | ||
| Direct Energy Conversion: from Macro to Nano | ||
| Tribology | ||
| Finite Element Analysis | ||
| Continuum Mechanics | ||
| Viscous Fluid Flow and Modern Applications | ||
| Turbulence | ||
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Thermodynamics: Foundations, Energy, Materials | ||
| Transport Processes I | ||
| Advanced Topics in Transport Phenomena | ||
| Micro and Nano Fluidics | ||
| Electrochemistry for Energy, Nanofabrication and Sensing | ||
| Advanced Fluid Mechanics | ||
| Computational Mechanics | ||
| Advanced Molecular Thermodynamics | ||
| Nanoscale Science and Engineering | ||
| Select 2 more MEAM graduate courses, level 500 and above. | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select 3 Electives: | ||
| Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage | ||
| Fundamentals of Industrial Catalytic Processes | ||
| Advanced Molecular Thermodynamics | ||
| Transport Processes I | ||
| Transport Processes II (Nanoscale Transport) | ||
| Energy and its Impacts: Technology, Environment, Economics, Sustainability. | ||
| Renewable Energy and Its Impacts: Technology, Environment, Economics, Sustainability. | ||
| Intellectual Property and Business Law for Engineers | ||
| Engineering Negotiation | ||
| Engineering Entrepreneurship I | ||
| Engineering Entrepreneurship II | ||
| Foundations of Leadership | ||
| Engineering in Oil, Gas and Coal, from Production to End Use | ||
| Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability | ||
| Electrochemical Engineering of Materials | ||
Mechanics of Materials
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Core | ||
| MEAM 5190 | Elasticity and Micromechanics of Materials | 1 |
| Select 2 course units in: | 2 | |
| Tribology | ||
| Mechanical Properties of Macro/Nanoscale Materials | ||
| Fundamentals of Materials | ||
| Materials and Manufacturing for Mechanical Design | ||
| Finite Element Analysis | ||
| Continuum Mechanics | ||
| Nanotribology | ||
| Atomic Modeling in Materials Science | ||
| Design of Microelectromechanical Systems | ||
| Transport Processes I | ||
| Plasticity | ||
| Mechanics of Adhesion and Fracture | ||
| Rods and Shells | ||
| Composite Materials | ||
| Mechanics of Macromolecules | ||
Select 2 more MEAM graduate courses, level 5000 and above. | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select 3 Electives: | 3 | |
| Intellectual Property and Business Law for Engineers | ||
| Engineering Negotiation | ||
| Engineering Entrepreneurship I | ||
| Engineering Entrepreneurship II | ||
| Foundations of Leadership | ||
Design and Manufacturing
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Core | ||
| MEAM 5140 | Design for Manufacturability | 1 |
| Select 2 course units in: | 2 | |
| Tribology | ||
| Materials and Manufacturing for Mechanical Design | ||
| Design of Mechatronic Systems | ||
| Advanced Mechatronic Reactive Spaces. | ||
| Finite Element Analysis | ||
| Nanotribology | ||
| Performance, Stability and Control of UAVs | ||
| Design of Microelectromechanical Systems | ||
| Select 2 more MEAM graduate courses, level 5000 and above. | 2 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 3 Electives: | 3 | |
| Furniture Design Strategic Process | ||
| Interactive Computer Graphics | ||
| Intellectual Property and Business Law for Engineers | ||
| Engineering Negotiation | ||
| Engineering Entrepreneurship I | ||
| Engineering Entrepreneurship II | ||
| Foundations of Leadership | ||
| Integrated Computer-Aided Design, Manufacturing and Analysis | ||
| Rehab Engineering and Design | ||
| Needfinding | ||
| How to Make Things: Production Prototyping Studio | ||
| Product Design | ||
| Ergonomics/Human Factors Based Product Design | ||
| Industrial Design I | ||
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2023 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.