Naval/Mechanical Engineering (Resident Program)
Program Officer
CDR Caleb MacDonald
Code 74, Watkins Hall, Room 107
(831) 656-2033, DSN 756-2033
caleb.macdonald@nps.edu
Academic Associate
Christopher Adams
Watkins Hall, Room 333
(831) 656-3400
caadams@nps.edu
Brief Overview
The objective of this program is to provide graduate education, primarily in the field of Naval Mechanical Engineering, in order 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 and material science. The graduate will be able to participate in technical aspects of naval systems acquisition for technological advances in naval ships and systems. 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 resulting in a finished 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 in the 11XX/14XX community, equivalent grade officers of other U.S. services and qualified foreign military officers. DoD employees are also eligible.
Convenes
January or June. Refresher quarters are offered in March and September and is recommended for non-engineering undergraduates and those out of school greater than 5 years.
Program Length
Naval/Mechanical Engineering is typically an eight-quarter program. Time in residence may be reduced by course validations depending on the officer's specific academic background. If further information is needed, contact the Program Officer or the Academic Associate.
Degree
Requirements for the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree are met as a milestone en route to satisfying the educational skill requirements of the program.
Subspecialty
5000P-5402(P,U)-5601(I,N,P)-5602P-5603P
Typical Subspecialty Billets
Upon award of the subspecialty code, the officer becomes eligible for assignment to those billets identified as requiring graduate education in Naval/Mechanical Engineering. Typical of these billets are the following:
Industrial Activities - Shipyard, SUPSHIP, Ship Repair Facility, SIMA
Mechanical Engineering Instructor, USNA
Tender Repair Officer (Engineering Duty Officer)
Fleet/Type Commander Staff
Board of Inspection and Survey
Propulsion Examining Board
OPNAV/NAVSEA
Chief Engineer (Ships and Submarines)
Typical Course of Study
Quarter 1
MA1115 | Multi Variable Calculus | | 4 | 0 |
MA1116 | Vector Calculus | | 3 | 0 |
ME2502 | Dynamics | | 4 | 1 |
MS2201 | Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering | | 3 | 2 |
NW3230 | Strategy and War | | 4 | 2 |
Quarter 2
MA2043 | Introduction to Matrix and Linear Algebra | | 4 | 0 |
MA2121 | Differential Equations | | 4 | 0 |
ME2101 | Engineering Thermodynamics | | 4 | 2 |
ME2201 | Introduction to Fluid Mechanics | | 3 | 2 |
ME2801 | Introduction to Control Systems | | 3 | 2 |
Quarter 3
MA3132 | Partial Differential Equations and Integral Transforms | | 4 | 0 |
MA3232 | Numerical Analysis | | 4 | 0 |
ME2601 | Mechanics of Solids I | | 4 | 1 |
ME3801 | Dynamics and Control of Marine and Autonomous Vehicles I | | 3 | 2 |
EO2102 | Basic Electronics and Electrical Machines | | 4 | 2 |
Quarter 4
ME2201 | Introduction to Fluid Mechanics | | 3 | 2 |
ME2711 | Design Of Machine Elements | | 4 | 1 |
MS3202 | Properties, Performance & Failure of Engineering Materials | | 3 | 2 |
ME3611 | Mechanics of Solids II | | 4 | 0 |
Quarter 5
ME3201 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | | 4 | 1 |
ME3712 | Capstone Design Project | | 1 | 6 |
Quarter 6
MS3304 | Corrosion and Marine Environmental Deterioration | | 3 | 2 |
ME0810 | Thesis Research | | 0 | 8 |
ELECT | Specialization Elective ME4XXX | | V | V |
ELECT | Specialization Elective ME4XXX | | V | V |
Quarter 7
ME0810 | Thesis Research | | 0 | 8 |
TS3001 | Fundamental Principles of Naval Architecture | | 3 | 2 |
ME3521 | Mechanical Vibration | | 3 | 2 |
ME3240 | Marine Power and Propulsion | | 4 | 2 |
Quarter 8
ME0810 | Thesis Research | | 0 | 8 |
ME0810 | Thesis Research | | 0 | 8 |
ME3450 | Computational Methods in Mechanical Engineering | | 3 | 2 |
ELECT | Elective ME4XXX | | V | V |