Master's Programs in Engineering

The Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering offers the Master of Science degree with a major in Engineering, Industrial Management or Computer Science. The engineering majors include Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, and Natural Gas Engineering. The college also offers the Master of Engineering degree, which is further explained below. The Master of Science degree is a Thesis, Research Project or Courses Only Option requiring the completion of 30 to 36 semester hours of graduate work including the thesis on the Thesis Option. The Thesis Option degree is recommended for those interested in research or those wishing to work toward a doctoral degree. Detailed requirements for each of the plans are described in the general section of this catalog. Specifics of the Master of Engineering degree are explained below.

Master of Engineering

The Master of Engineering degree is a special program intended to prepare students for professional careers in engineering and to provide the opportunity for advanced studies to practicing engineers. Students who intend to continue academic work toward a doctoral degree are urged to see the Master of Science degree with a major in engineering. The Master of Engineering degree requires the completion of 36 semester hours of approved graduate work. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas may qualify a person to complete this degree in 30 semester hours.

Twenty-one hours of course work must be in the field of engineering; 6 of those hours must be in the candidate's field of engineering practice. The remaining 15 hours may be chosen from the fields of engineering, mathematics, science and business administration. All of the hours must be at the 5000 or above level. 

The candidate's course work requirements will be approved through consensus of the candidate and the Master of Engineering guidance committee. With the approval of the guidance committee, a candidate may be allowed to transfer, for degree credit, college course credits usable for graduate studies, not to exceed 15 semester hours. Additional course work above the 36 semester hours requisite for the degree may be required by the guidance committee to ensure that students have sufficient background for the courses in their degree plans. The committee will consist of one representative from each of the professional degree areas presently offered by the Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering.

A research or design project and report will be required. This is defined as a research paper or design project produced as a major assignment in a 3 hour graduate 5000 level course or by completing 3 hours of 5305 Research. A comprehensive examination shall be passed by the candidate, consisting of an oral defense of the candidate's design or research project and related areas.

Before the granting of this degree the candidate will have spent a minimum of four years of full-time professional activity of an engineering nature and quality acceptable to the guidance committee.

Admission to any of the graduate programs in the Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering requires a baccalaureate degree and adequate course work in the field of interest and a satisfactory score on the GRE Aptitude test.

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Master's Programs in Chemical Engineering

Master's Program in Chemical Engineering- Thesis Option I

Core Requirements15
CHEN 5303Adv Topics in Chemical Engng1-3
CHEN 5308Transport Phenomena3
CHEN 5309Separation Process3
CHEN 5333Chem & Catalytic Reaction Eng3
CHEN 5371Adv Chem Eng Thermodynamics3
In addition to the above
CHEN 5306Graduate Thesis Research *3
Elective Courses9
TOTAL30 credits
*

Must take Thesis- CHEN 5306 twice for a total of six (6) semester credit hours. 

Master's Program in Chemical Engineering- Project Option II

Core Requirements15
CHEN 5303Adv Topics in Chemical Engng1-3
CHEN 5308Transport Phenomena3
CHEN 5309Separation Process3
CHEN 5333Chem & Catalytic Reaction Eng3
CHEN 5371Adv Chem Eng Thermodynamics3
CHEN 5305Graduate Research Project3
Elective Courses18
TOTAL36 Credits
Elective Courses
CHEN 5331Simulation & Analy of Chem Eng3
CHEN 5334Biochemical Reaction Engng3
CHEN 5401Advance Probs in Chem Eng1-4
CHEN 5336Polymer Rheology3
CHEN 5360Adv Chem & Natural Gas Proc3
CHEN 5361Adv Proc Dynamics & Control3

Master's Programs in Natural Gas Engineering

Master's Program in Natural Gas Engineering- Thesis Option I

Core Requirements15
NGEN 5325Nat Gas Prod and Distribution3
NGEN 5327Nat Gas Drilling Engineering3
NGEN 5336Polymer Rheology3
NGEN 5360Adv Chem & Natural Gas Proc3
NGEN 5363Advanced Reservoir Engineering3
In addition to the above:
NGEN 5306Thesis *3
Elective Courses9
TOTAL30 credits
*

Must take Thesis- CHEN 5306 two (2) times for a total of 6 semester credit hours. 

Master's Program in Natural Gas Engineering- Project Option II

NGEN 5325Nat Gas Prod and Distribution3
NGEN 5327Nat Gas Drilling Engineering3
NGEN 5336Polymer Rheology3
NGEN 5360Adv Chem & Natural Gas Proc3
NGEN 5363Advanced Reservoir Engineering3
In addition to the above:
NGEN 5305Graduate Research Project3
Elective Courses18
TOTAL36 Credits
Elective Courses
NGEN 5303Advncd Topics in Nat Gas Engin1-3
NGEN 5309Separation Process3
NGEN 5312Pressure Transient Analysis3
NGEN 5387Quantitative Well Log Analysis3

Master of Science Program in Civil Engineering

For all M.S. Civil Engineering students, no more than three (3) graduate-level courses (9 credits) from outside Civil Engineering may be applied to degree. The first three (3) graduate-level courses (9 credit total) must be Civil Engineering courses. 

Master of Science Program in Civil Engineering- Thesis Option I

Core Requirements12
Select one course in each of the four civil engineering technical areas
Geotechnical Engineering
CEEN 5342Adv Geotechnical Engineering I3
CEEN 5320Foundation Engineering I3
Structural Engineering
CEEN 5311Adv Reinforced Conc Design3
CEEN 5321Structural Dynamics3
Transportation Engineering
CEEN 5353Intelligent Transportation Sys3
CEEN 5350Transportation Eng I3
Water Resources Engineering
CEEN 5315Hydraulics of Open Channels3
CEEN 5340Water Resources Engineering3
In addition to the above, the course below must be taken two times for a total of six (6) semester credit hours.
CEEN 5306Thesis3
Elective Courses12
TOTAL30 credits

Master of Science Program in Civil Engineering- Project Option II

Core Requirements
Select one course in each of the four civil engineering technical areas:
Geotechnical Engineering
CEEN 5342Adv Geotechnical Engineering I3
CEEN 5320Foundation Engineering I3
Structural Engineering
CEEN 5311Adv Reinforced Conc Design3
CEEN 5321Structural Dynamics3
Transportation Engineering
CEEN 5353Intelligent Transportation Sys3
CEEN 5350Transportation Eng I3
Water Resources Engineering
CEEN 5315Hydraulics of Open Channels3
CEEN 5340Water Resources Engineering3
In addition to the above:
CEEN 5305Graduate Research Project3
Elective Courses21
TOTAL36 Credits

Master of Science Program in Civil Engineering- Course Option III

Core Requirements12
Select one course in each of the four civil engineering technical areas
Geotechnical Engineering
CEEN 5320Foundation Engineering I3
CEEN 5342Adv Geotechnical Engineering I3
Structural Engineering
CEEN 5311Adv Reinforced Conc Design3
CEEN 5321Structural Dynamics3
Transportation Engineering
CEEN 5353Intelligent Transportation Sys3
CEEN 5350Transportation Eng I3
Water Resources Engineering
CEEN 5315Hydraulics of Open Channels3
CEEN 5340Water Resources Engineering3
Elective Courses24
TOTAL36 Credits

Elective Courses

CEEN 5303Advance Topics in Civil Eng1-3
CEEN 5304Internship in Civil Eng1-3
CEEN 5310Theory of Elasticity3
CEEN 5311Adv Reinforced Conc Design3
CEEN 5312Reinforced Conc Slab Design3
CEEN 5313Numerical Methods in Civil Eng3
CEEN 5314Finite Element Methods3
CEEN 5315Hydraulics of Open Channels3
CEEN 5316Fiber Composite Mechanics3
CEEN 5320Foundation Engineering I3
CEEN 5321Structural Dynamics3
CEEN 5322Foundation Engineering II3
CEEN 5326Adv Construction Management3
CEEN 5332Structural Wood Design3
CEEN 5333Advanced Strength of Materials3
CEEN 5335Prestressed Concrete3
CEEN 5337Advanced Structural Analysis3
CEEN 5340Water Resources Engineering3
CEEN 5342Adv Geotechnical Engineering I3
CEEN 5350Transportation Eng I3
CEEN 5352Design of Asphalt Pavements3
CEEN 5353Intelligent Transportation Sys3
CEEN 5354Pavement Management Systems3
CEEN 5355Groundwater Hydrology3
CEEN 5356Physiochemical Water Treatment3
CEEN 5360Adv Structural Engineering3
CEEN 5361Adv Structural Steel Design3

Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science

Master of Science in Computer Science- Thesis Option I

Core Requirements15
CSEN 5304Adv Computer Architecture3
CSEN 5314Database Systems3
CSEN 5322Operating systems3
CSEN 5323Computer Comm Networks3
CSEN 5336Analysis of Algorithms3
In addition to the above, the course below must be taken twice for a total of six (6) semester credit hours6
Thesis
Elective Courses9
TOTAL30 credits

Master of Science in Computer Science- Project Option II

Core Requirements15
CSEN 5304Adv Computer Architecture3
CSEN 5314Database Systems3
CSEN 5322Operating systems3
CSEN 5323Computer Comm Networks3
CSEN 5336Analysis of Algorithms3
In addition to the above
CSEN 5306Thesis3
Elective Courses18
TOTAL36

Master of Science in Computer Science- Course Option III

Core Requirements15
CSEN 5304Adv Computer Architecture3
CSEN 5314Database Systems3
CSEN 5322Operating systems3
CSEN 5323Computer Comm Networks3
CSEN 5336Analysis of Algorithms3
In addition to the above
CSEN 5305Graduate Research Project3
Elective Courses18
TOTAL36 Credits
Areas of specialization and their Courses

Specialization in the following areas is in great demand. Students can also specialize in additional areas, including High Performance Computing, Bio-Informatics, Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, and Internet of Things.

Area 1: Data Science

Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering- Thesis Option I

Electrical Engineering Electives24
In addition to the above, the course below must be taken twice for a total of six (6) semester credit hours
EEEN 5306Thesis3
TOTAL30 credits

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering- Project Option II

Electrical Engineering Electives33
In addition to the above
CSEN 5305Graduate Research Project3
TOTAL36 Credits

 Master of Science in Electrical Engineering- Course Option III

Electrical Engineering Electives33
In addition to the above
EEEN 5303Advanced Topics in Elec Eng1-3
TOTAL36 Credits

Graduate Courses in Electrical Engineering

EEEN 5303Advanced Topics in Elec Eng1-3
EEEN 5304Adv Computer Architecture3
EEEN 5305Graduate Research Project3
EEEN 5306Thesis3
EEEN 5321Digital Computer Design3
EEEN 5324Control System Synthesis3
EEEN 5326Dynamic Systems I3
EEEN 5330Rapid Prototyping ASIC Design3
EEEN 5331Digital Signal Processing3
EEEN 5333Prin of VLSI Circuit Design3
EEEN 5337Digital Image Processing3
EEEN 5338Digital and DSP Based Control3
EEEN 5339Embedded System Design3
EEEN 5340Speech Processing3
EEEN 5341Adv Digital Integrated Ckts3
EEEN 5350Neural Networks Application3
EEEN 5401Advanced Probs in Elec Eng1-4

Master of Science (M.S.) in Environmental Engineering

Master of Science in Environmental Engineering- Thesis Option I

Core Requirements16
EVEN 6354Environmental Regs & Policy3
EVEN 6319Chem Prin of Envir Eng Design3
EVEN 6102Grad Sem in Environmental Eng1
Choose at least two courses from the following:6
Fundmnls Solid Hazardous Waste
Fundmnls Air Qual&Polutn Contr
Fundmnls of Environ Biotech
Physical-Chem Water Treatment
Choose at least one environmental modeling or data course:3
Environmental System Modeling *
Environmental Data Analysis
In addition to the above, the course below must be taken twice for a total of six (6) semester credit hours.6
Thesis
Elective Courses9
TOTAL31 credits
*

Choose any EVEN modeling course. 

Master of Science in Environmental Engineering- Project Option II

Core Requirements16
EVEN 6354Environmental Regs & Policy3
EVEN 6319Chem Prin of Envir Eng Design3
EVEN 6102Grad Sem in Environmental Eng1
Choose at least two (2) courses from the following:6
Fundmnls Solid Hazardous Waste
Fundmnls Air Qual&Polutn Contr
Fundmnls of Environ Biotech
Physical-Chem Water Treatment
Choose at least one (1) environmental modeling or data course:3
Environmental System Modeling
Environmental Data Analysis
Elective Courses21
TOTAL37 Credits

Master of Science in Environmental Engineering- Course Option III

Core Requirements16
EVEN 6354Environmental Regs & Policy3
EVEN 6319Chem Prin of Envir Eng Design3
EVEN 6102Grad Sem in Environmental Eng1
Choose at least two (2) courses from the following:
Fundmnls Solid Hazardous Waste
Fundmnls Air Qual&Polutn Contr
Fundmnls of Environ Biotech
Physical-Chem Water Treatment
Choose at least one (1) environmental modeling or data course:
Environmental System Modeling
Environmental Data Analysis
Elective Courses21
TOTAL37 Credits

Elective Courses

EVEN 6304Internship in Environ Eng *1-3
EVEN 6311Air Quality Modeling3
EVEN 6312Surface Water Quality Modeling3
EVEN 6313Groundwater Contamin Transport3
EVEN 6329Environ Monitor and Measurmnts3
EVEN 6340Decision Sci for Environ Systm3
EVEN 6341Enviromental Informatics3
EVEN 6356Spec Top in Environmental Eng3
EVEN 5303Advanced Topics in Environmental Engineering *1-3
*

M.S. Students receiving funding from any active research grant or project can take internship/Co-Op using either EVEN 6304 or EVEN 5303 only once during their study after three semesters enrolled in the M.S. program with the approval of their research advisor and the Department Chair.  

Students can take up to two courses (6 credits) outside the department by consulting with your research/academic advisor. 

Master of Science (M.S.) in Industrial Engineering

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering- Thesis Option I

Core Requirements6
IEEN 5321Computer Appl of Stats Methods3
IEEN 5335Principles of Optimization3
In addition to the above, the course below must be taken two (2) times for a total of six (6) semester credit hours.
IEEN 5306Thesis3
Elective Courses18
TOTAL30 Credits

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering- Project Option II

Core Requirements6
IEEN 5321Computer Appl of Stats Methods3
IEEN 5335Principles of Optimization3
In addition to the above
IEEN 5305Graduate Research Project3
Elective Courses27
TOTAL36 Credits

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering- Course Option III

Core Requirements
IEEN 5321Computer Appl of Stats Methods3
IEEN 5335Principles of Optimization3
Elective Courses30
TOTAL36 Credits

 Master of Science (M.S.) in Industrial Management

Master of Science in Industrial Management- Thesis Option I

Core Requirements21 Credits
IMEN 5301Industrial Management3
IMEN 5330Six Sigma Qual and Improvmnt3
IMEN 5335Industrial Safety and Risk Mgt3
IMEN 5300Resrch Method & Project Devel3
IMEN 5344Lean Production3
IMEN 5340Manufacturing System Mgmt3
In addition to the above, the course below must be taken two (2) times for a total of six (6) semester credit hours. 6
IMEN 5306Thesis3
Elective Courses3
TOTAL30 credits

Master of Science in Industrial Management- Project Option II

Core Requirements21
IMEN 5301Industrial Management3
IMEN 5330Six Sigma Qual and Improvmnt3
IMEN 5335Industrial Safety and Risk Mgt3
IMEN 5300Resrch Method & Project Devel3
IMEN 5344Lean Production3
IMEN 5340Manufacturing System Mgmt3
In addition to the above
IMEN 5305Graduate Research Project3
Elective Courses12
TOTAL36 Credits

Master of Science in Industrial Management- Course Option III

Core Requirements21
IMEN 5301Industrial Management3
IMEN 5330Six Sigma Qual and Improvmnt3
IMEN 5335Industrial Safety and Risk Mgt3
IMEN 5300Resrch Method & Project Devel3
IMEN 5344Lean Production3
IMEN 5340Manufacturing System Mgmt3
Elective Courses15
TOTAL36 Credits

Elective Courses

IEEN 5329Advanced Eng Economic Analysis3
IEEN 5335Principles of Optimization3
IMEN 5320Spec Tops in Industrial Mgmt1-3
IMEN 5315Constrnt Mgmt and Mistake Prf3
IMEN 5333Hazardous Materials Management3

Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering- Thesis Option I

Core Requirements12
MEEN 5330Continuum Mechanics3
MEEN 5321Advanced Fluid Mechanics3
MEEN 5318Advanced Dynamics3
MEEN 5337Engin Analysis in Applied Mech3
In addition to the above, the course below must be taken two (2) times for a total of six (6) semester credit hours. 6
Thesis
Elective Courses12
TOTAL30 Credits

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering- Project Option II

Core Requirements12
MEEN 5330Continuum Mechanics3
MEEN 5321Advanced Fluid Mechanics3
MEEN 5318Advanced Dynamics3
MEEN 5337Engin Analysis in Applied Mech3
In addition to the above
MEEN 5305Graduate Research Project3
Elective Courses21
TOTAL36 Credits

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering- Project Option III

Core Requirements12
MEEN 5330Continuum Mechanics3
MEEN 5321Advanced Fluid Mechanics3
MEEN 5318Advanced Dynamics3
MEEN 5337Engin Analysis in Applied Mech3
Elective Courses24
TOTAL36 Credits

Elective Courses

MEEN 5301Advanced Probs in Mech Eng1-4
MEEN 5303Advanced Topics in Mech Eng1-3
MEEN 5313Numerical Methods in Mech Engi3
MEEN 5314Finite Element Methods in Engi3
MEEN 5315Advanced Mechanism Design3
MEEN 5316Mechanics Composite Materials3
MEEN 5320Theory of Elasticity3
MEEN 5322Turbulent Flow3
MEEN 5325Compu Integrated Manuf Syst3
MEEN 5326Control Systems Engineering3
MEEN 5328Dynamic Systems Engineering3
MEEN 5331Advance Materials Science3
MEEN 5333Polymer Science3
MEEN 5335Advnd Robotics and Automation3
MEEN 5339Comp Aided Geometric Design3
MEEN 5341Tribology: Friction Wear & Lub3
MEEN 5345Cond and Convection Heat Trans3
MEEN 5347Advanced Thermodynamics3
MEEN 5348Auto. Sys. and Ind. Controls3
MEEN 5349Mechanical Vibrations3
MHEN 5374Advanced Control Techniques3

 Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechatronics Engineering

Master of Science in Mechatronics Engineering- Thesis Option I

Core Requirements12
MHEN 5370Adv Eng Analysis3
MHEN 5371Mechatronic Systems3
MHEN 5372Sensors & Actuators Mechatron3
MHEN 5373Embedded Mechatronic Sys 13
In addition to the above, the course below must be taken two (2) times for a total of six (6) semester credit hours.6
Thesis Research
Elective Courses12
TOTAL30 Credits
1

MEEN 5373- with the prerequisite of CSEN 2304, MEEN 1320, or equivalent. 

Master of Science in Mechatronics Engineering- Project Option II

Core Requirements12
MHEN 5370Adv Eng Analysis3
MHEN 5371Mechatronic Systems3
MHEN 5372Sensors & Actuators Mechatron3
MHEN 5373Embedded Mechatronic Sys 13
In addition to the above
Elective Courses21
TOTAL36 Credits
1

MEEN 5373- with the prerequisite of CSEN 2304, MEEN 1320, or equivalent. 

Prescribed Elective Courses

MHEN 5374Advanced Control Techniques3
CSEN 5323Computer Comm Networks3
EEEN 5303Advanced Topics in Elec Eng1-3
EEEN 5338Digital and DSP Based Control3
MEEN 5328Dynamic Systems Engineering3
MEEN 5301Advanced Probs in Mech Eng1-4
MEEN 5349Mechanical Vibrations3

Other Elective Courses

CSEN 5333Real Time Systems3
EEEN 5329Adaptive Control3
EEEN 5342Wireless Communications3
EEEN 5331Digital Signal Processing3
MEEN 5348Auto. Sys. and Ind. Controls3
MEEN 5303Advanced Topics in Mech Eng1-3
MEEN 5315Advanced Mechanism Design3
MEEN 5314Finite Element Methods in Engi3