Academic Programs
Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
The mechanical engineer???s function is to apply science and technology to the design, analysis, development, manufacture and use of machines that convert and transmit energy, and to apply energy to the completion of useful operations. When asked to select the top 20 engineering accomplishments of the 20th century, the millennium committee of the National Academy of Engineering cited numerous examples related to mechanical engineering: electrification (large scale power generation and distribution); automobiles; air travel (development of aircraft and propulsion); mechanized agriculture; and refrigeration and air conditioning.
Aerospace Engineering
The field of aerospace engineering has grown dramatically with the rapid development of the computer in experiments, design and numerical analysis. Aerospace engineers are engaged in programs to develop reusable launch vehicles, the International Space Station, high-speed transport, human exploration and development of space, and microelectromechanical sensors and control systems for advanced flight. The wealth of scientific information developed as a result of aerospace activity forms the foundation for the aerospace engineering program.
Searchable Schedule of Classes
Note: This searchable schedule lists current classes for all of the degrees listed below. Enter "EMAE" for the course subject.
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering, Major in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
- The Bachelor of Science degree emphasizes basic engineering science, analysis and design to ensure that you will be a vital contributor in your work environment, prepared for advanced study at top graduate schools and a proficient lifelong learner. It requires 129 credit hours and the completion of an independent design project with an oral and written final report. Students are encouraged to develop as professionals through participation in the student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) or the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). Both majors are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Details - B.S., Major in Mechanical Engineering (PDF)
For more details about the Mechanical Engineering degree,
email jaikrishnan.kadambi@case.edu or call (216)-368-6456.
Details - B.S., Major in Aerospace Engineering (PDF)
For more details about the Aerospace Engineering degree,
email chih-jen.sung@case.edu or call (216)-368-2942.
- The Bachelor of Science degree emphasizes basic engineering science, analysis and design to ensure that you will be a vital contributor in your work environment, prepared for advanced study at top graduate schools and a proficient lifelong learner. It requires 129 credit hours and the completion of an independent design project with an oral and written final report. Students are encouraged to develop as professionals through participation in the student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) or the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). Both majors are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
- Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
- The Master of Science degree enables you to extend your mechanical or aerospace engineering studies and imagination. Recognizing the different needs and objectives of master students, two different plans are offered:
Research Oriented
For a research-oriented M.S., each candidate must complete a minimum of 27 hours of graduate-level credits beyond the Bachelor of Science degree, including at least 18 hours of graduate-level courses and 9 credit hours of M.S. thesis research.
Coursework Oriented
For a coursework oriented M.S., each candidate must complete 27 hours of graduate-level credits beyond the Bachelor of Science degree and must pass a comprehensive examination administered by the appropriate program faculty. In consultation with a student's advisor, up to 6 hours of project credits may be approved as part of the 27 hours of graduate-level credits. Consequently, students selecting a project-oriented option may be administered a comprehensive exam tailored to his/her project. It is strongly recommended that students completing a coursework-oriented M.S. degree choose courses focused around a core curriculum in the following manner:
4 courses in one of the three depth areas: solid mechanics, fluid/thermal sciences, or dynamics/controls. Specific information about course options for satisfying the depth area recommendations is given below.
15 credit hours (typically 5 courses) of graduate-level technical electives (400 level or higher courses from any science, math or engineering department as approved by the advisor). Seminars and EMAE 651 cannot be used to meet this requirement.
The following general listing describes course options for satisfying the depth recommendation of the non-thesis coursework-only M.S. in Mechanical Engineering program. The courses listed below may not necessarily be offered every year; some may be taught once every two years or once every three years. These depth area recommendations are subject to change.
Solid Mechanics Depth
Required CoursesECIV 411 Applied ElasticitySelect Three of the Following
Course OptionsEMAE 401 Mechanics of Continuous MediaEMAE 480 Fatigue of MaterialsECIV 406 Constitutive Modeling TheoriesECIV 420 Finite Element AnalysisEMAE 481 Advanced Dynamics IEMAE 540 Advanced Dynamics IIECIV 510 Computational MechanicsEMSE 421 Fracture of MaterialsEMAE 486 Stress Waves in SolidsEMAE 587 Experimental Techniques in Solid MechanicsFluid/Thermal Depth
Required CoursesEMAE 453 Advanced Fluid MechanicsEMAE 403 AerophysicsEMAE 459 Advanced Heat TransferSelect One of the Following
Course OptionsEMAE 454 Advanced Fluid Mechanics IIEMAE 457 CombustionEMAE 460 Fluid MachineryEMAE 458 PropulsionEMAE 554 Turbulent Fluid MechanicsEMAE 557 Convection Heat TransferEMAE 570 Computational Fluid MechanicsEMAE 552 Viscous Flow TheoryEMAE 558 Conduction & RadiationEMAE 657 Experimental Techniques in Fluid & Thermal Eng. SciencesDynamics And Controls Depth
Required CoursesEMAE 481 Advanced Dynamics ISelect Three of the Following
Course OptionsEMAE 489 Robotics IEMAE 478 Mechanics of Machinery IEMAE 479 Mechanics of Machinery IIEMAE 487 Engineering VibrationsEMAE 540 Advanced Dynamics IIEMAE 401 Mechanics of Continuous MediaEECS 421 Optimization of Dynamic SystemsEECS 401 Digital Signal ProcessingEECS 408 Introduction to Linear Systmes
Detailed Graduate Admissions Information (PDF)
For more details about either of these degrees,
email carla.wilson@case.edu or call (216)-368-4580.
- The Master of Science degree enables you to extend your mechanical or aerospace engineering studies and imagination. Recognizing the different needs and objectives of master students, two different plans are offered:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
- The Doctor of Philosophy degree prepares you for a lifetime of creativity in research, teaching and professional engineering practice. It requires 36 credits of course work beyond what is required for the Bachelor of Science degree, the achievement of a passing grade on the Ph.D. qualifying examination and the completion and defense of an 18-credit comprehensive research dissertation.
Detailed Graduate Admissions Information (PDF)
For details about either of these degrees,
email carla.wilson@case.edu or call (216)-368-4580.
- The Doctor of Philosophy degree prepares you for a lifetime of creativity in research, teaching and professional engineering practice. It requires 36 credits of course work beyond what is required for the Bachelor of Science degree, the achievement of a passing grade on the Ph.D. qualifying examination and the completion and defense of an 18-credit comprehensive research dissertation.