Naval/Mechanical Engineering (Energy Focus) - Curriculum 563
Program Officer
CDR Caleb MacDonald
Code 74, Watkins Hall, Room 107
(831) 656-2033, DSN 756-2033
caleb.macdonald@nps.edu
Academic Associate
Joshua H. Gordis, Ph.D.
Code ME/Go, Watkins Hall, Room 313
(831) 656-2866, DSN 756-2866
jgordis@nps.edu
Brief Overview
The objective of this program is to provide graduate education, primarily in the field of Naval/Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Energy, including production, storage, and use. This program is designed to produce graduates with the technical competence to operate and maintain modern warships and naval systems. It establishes a broad background of basic engineering knowledge leading to advanced studies in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, control systems, solid mechanics and vibrations, material science, energy production, storage and usage. The graduate will be able to participate in technical aspects of naval systems acquisition for technological advances in naval ships and systems, particularly as they apply to energy. Through emphasis on the design aspect within the program, the graduate will be well prepared to apply these advances in technology to the warships of the future. An original research project focusing on either Energy, Power and Propulsion Systems or Energy Materials resulting in a satisfactory thesis is an integral part of the curriculum.
Requirements for Entry
A baccalaureate degree or its equivalent is required, preferably in an engineering discipline. A minimum academic profile code (APC) of 323 is required (334 with one quarter refresher). This equates to a minimum grade point average of 2.20, with mathematics through differential and integral calculus and one year of calculus-based physics as non-waiverable requirements. The program is open to naval officers in the rank of LTJG through LCDR and equivalent grade officers of other U.S. services and qualified foreign military officers. DoD civilian employees and DoD Contractors are also eligible.
Convenes
June or December, with refresher in March or September. For further information, contact the Program Officer or the Academic Associate.
Program Length
Naval/Mechanical Engineering (Energy Specialty) is typically an eight-quarter program.
Degree
Requirements for the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree, which is an ABET EAC accredited degree are met as a milestone en route to satisfying the educational skill requirements of the curricular program.
Subspecialty
Completion of this curriculum qualifies an officer as a Naval/Mechanical Engineering Specialist with a subspecialty code of 5603P. The curriculum sponsors are Naval Sea Systems Command and Navy Energy Coordination Office.
Typical Course of Study
Quarter 0
MA1113 | Single Variable Calculus I | | 4 | 0 |
MA1114 | Single Variable Calculus II with Matrix Algebra | | 4 | 0 |
ME2501 | Statics | | 4 | 0 |
AE2440 | Introduction to Scientific Programming | | 3 | 2 |
EN3000 | Defense Energy Seminar | | 2 | 0 |
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
MA2043 | Introduction to Matrix and Linear Algebra | | 4 | 0 |
MA2121 | Differential Equations | | 4 | 0 |
ME2601 | Mechanics of Solids I | | 4 | 1 |
MS2201 | Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering | | 3 | 2 |
EN3000 | Defense Energy Seminar | | 2 | 0 |
Quarter 3
MA3132 | Partial Differential Equations and Integral Transforms | | 4 | 0 |
MA3232 | Numerical Analysis | | 4 | 0 |
ME3611 | Mechanics of Solids II | | 4 | 0 |
ME2201 | Introduction to Fluid Mechanics | | 3 | 2 |
PH3700 | Fundamentals of Energy | | 4 | 0 |
EN3000 | Defense Energy Seminar | | 2 | 0 |
Quarter 4
EO2102 | Basic Electronics and Electrical Machines | | 4 | 2 |
ME3521 | Mechanical Vibration | | 3 | 2 |
ME3201 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | | 4 | 1 |
ME3150 | Heat Transfer | | 4 | 1 |
OS3007 | Operations Research for Energy Systems Analysts | | 4 | 0 |
EN3000 | Defense Energy Seminar | | 2 | 0 |
Quarter 5
ME2711 | Design Of Machine Elements | | 4 | 1 |
ME2801 | Introduction to Control Systems | | 3 | 2 |
ME3450 | Computational Methods in Mechanical Engineering | | 3 | 2 |
MS3202 | Properties, Performance & Failure of Engineering Materials | | 3 | 2 |
EN3000 | Defense Energy Seminar | | 2 | 0 |
Quarter 6
ME3240 | Marine Power and Propulsion | | 4 | 2 |
ME3712 | Capstone Design Project | | 1 | 6 |
ME3801 | Dynamics and Control of Marine and Autonomous Vehicles I | | 3 | 2 |
ELECT | Energy Specialization Elective ME4XXX | | V | V |
EN3000 | Defense Energy Seminar | | 2 | 0 |
Quarter 7
ME0810 | Thesis Research | | 0 | 8 |
ME0810 | Thesis Research | | 0 | 8 |
ELECT | Energy Specialization Elective ME4XXX | | V | V |
MS3304 | Corrosion and Marine Environmental Deterioration | | 3 | 2 |
EN3000 | Defense Energy Seminar | | 2 | 0 |
Quarter 8
ME0810 | Thesis Research | | 0 | 8 |
ME0810 | Thesis Research | | 0 | 8 |
TS3001 | Fundamental Principles of Naval Architecture | | 3 | 2 |
ELECT | Energy Specialization Elective ME4XXX | | V | V |
EN3000 | Defense Energy Seminar | | 2 | 0 |