Naval/Mechanical Engineering (Resident Program)

Program Officer

CDR Caleb MacDonald

Code 74, Watkins Hall, Room 107

[phone], DSN 756-2033

[e-mail]

Academic Associate

Christopher Adams

Watkins Hall, Room 333

[phone]

[e-mail]

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

Course Number	Title	Credits	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours
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 & War		4	2

Quarter 2

Course Number	Title	Credits	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours
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

Course Number	Title	Credits	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours
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

Course Number	Title	Credits	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours
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

Course Number	Title	Credits	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours
ME3201	Applied Fluid Mechanics		4	1
ME3712	Capstone Design Project		1	6

Quarter 6

Course Number	Title	Credits	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours
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

Course Number	Title	Credits	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours
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

Course Number	Title	Credits	Lecture Hours	Lab Hours
ME0810	Thesis Research		0	8
ME0810	Thesis Research		0	8
ME3450	Computational Methods in Mechanical Engineering		3	2
ELECT	Elective ME4XXX		V	V