Program Overview
This Master's program in Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) offers a comprehensive curriculum with a focus on advanced engineering software, simulation, and analysis. Students can specialize in either Design and Analysis or Renewable Energy, with coursework covering topics such as advanced CNC and robotics, engineering software development, and computational flow simulation. The program prepares graduates for careers in industries such as manufacturing, design, and renewable energy.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Core Requirements (21 hours):
- CAE 504 Advanced CNC and Robotics (3 hrs)
- CAE 528 Engineering Software Development (3 hrs)
- CAE 536 Computer-Aided Engineering (3 hrs)
- CAE 538 Advanced Mechanics of Materials (3 hrs)
- CAE 546 Engineering Simulation (3 hrs)
- CAE 587 Advanced Finite Element Analysis (3 hrs)
- CAE 676 CAE Capstone (3 hrs)
- Specialization Track (15 hours):
- Design and Analysis Track:
- CAE 553 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing for Engineering Design (3 hrs)
- CAE 566 Mechanical System Design (3 hrs)
- CAE 576 Advanced Engineering Dynamics (3 hrs)
- CAE 588 Computational Flow Simulation (3 hrs)
- CAE 626 Polymeric Materials Properties and Mold Designs (3 hrs)
- CAE 551 Computer-Aided Manufacturing (3 hrs)
- REE 560 Thermal Systems Design (3 hrs)
- REE 561 Solar Electricity System (3 hrs)
- REE 562 Wind Turbine Design, Construction and Testing (3 hrs)
- REE 564 Biomass (3 hrs)
- REE 565 Geothermal Engineering (3 hrs)
- REE 566 Fuel Cell Applications and Design (3 hrs)
- REE 567 Energy System Control (3 hrs)
- REE 572 Renewable Energy Projects (3 hrs)
- Renewable Energy Track:
- CAE 553 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing for Engineering Design (3 hrs)
- CAE 576 Advanced Engineering Dynamics (3 hrs)
- CAE 588 Computational Flow Simulation (3 hrs)
- CAE 626 Polymeric Materials Properties and Mold Designs (3 hrs)
- REE 560 Thermal Systems Design (3 hrs)
- REE 561 Solar Electricity System (3 hrs)
- REE 562 Wind Turbine Design, Construction and Testing (3 hrs)
- REE 564 Biomass (3 hrs)
- REE 565 Geothermal Engineering (3 hrs)
- REE 566 Fuel Cell Applications and Design (3 hrs)
- REE 567 Energy System Control (3 hrs)
- REE 570 Advanced Wind Turbine Design and Analysis (3 hrs)
- REE 571 Renewable Energy for Developing Countries (3 hrs)
- REE 572 Renewable Energy Projects (3 hrs)
Eastern Michigan University Summary
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must have 1) Earned a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution, 2) a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program. Conditional admission may be available to applicants not meeting minimum admission requirements.
