2016-2017 Graduate Course Catalog 
    
    Apr 25, 2024  
2016-2017 Graduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Energy Systems Engineering, MS


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Contact:

Prof. H. E. Khalifa, hekhalif@syr.edu
462G Link Hall
Tel: 315-443-1286

Faculty

Jeongmin Ahn, Benjamin Akih-Kumgeh, Jesse Q. Bond, Tomislav Bujanovic, Thong Dang, Cliff I Davidson, Sara Eftekharnejad, Prasanta Ghosh, Ian Hossein, H. Ezzat Khalifa, Shalabh Maroo, Vadrevu Murthy, Lawrence L. Tavlarides, Jianshun S. Zhang

Description:

The MSESE prepares students for professional careers in energy systems engineering and research. The program covers fundamental and applied courses on the analysis, design and optimization of thermo-mechanical, nuclear, renewable and electrical energy systems.

Admission Requirements


Admission to the M.S. degree program is granted on the basis of undergraduate preparation and performance, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation documenting the recent technical proficiency of the applicant. A grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent), and a GRE Quantitative Reasoning score of 700 or higher (155 or higher on the new scale) are normally expected.

Admission to this M.S. degree program requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or an acceptable field of Science.

If a student’s background is not particularly strong in energy-relevant undergraduate subjects, such as thermodynamics , he/she may be required to take undergraduate courses (not counted towards the M.S. degree) as specified in the letter of admission.

General Requirements


A student seeking an MS Degree in Energy Systems Engineering (MSESE) must complete ten (10) 3-credit courses, no more than four (4) of which can be at the 500-level, the remainder must be at the 600-level or higher.

Required Core Courses


The following courses are required in this core:

Energy Systems Tracks


Select any 3 courses (9 credits) from one of the 3 tracks listed below:

Program Customization


Select 2 course (6 credits) from any of the MSESE Tracks listed above, (a track-related 3-credit Independent Study or Special Projcets course may be substituted for 1 of the 2 courses). In addition, select 1 course (3 credits) from Architecture, Business/Management, Social Sciences (Economics, Public Policy…), or Engineering & Computer Science (ECS) Technical Elective (subject to the 500-level 4-course limit).

Additional Requirements


  • 0 credit(s)
  • 0 credit(s) - The student will review technical papers or reports in the literature related to the student’s field of interest. The student will prepare an oral presentation summarizing the technical content of the documents reviewed, and present his/her findings before a faculty committee. A hard copy of the presentation, signed by the student advisor, must be submitted to the MAE Graduate Office before the oral presentation.

Suggested Sequence of Courses


Fall, Year-1:(9 credits):


Spring, Year-1:(9 credits)


 

Summer, Year-1 (Optional):


A student may take a Management/Business course, Social Sciences course, or an ECS Technical Elective, if offered in the summer (possible 3 credits).

Year-2:


Remaining Electives and 0-credit MAE 994   -Capstone Project on an energy-focused topic, plus MAE 995  - Graduate Seminar (0 credits).

Total Credits Required: 30 + a 0-credit capstone project on energy related topic.


Degree Awarded:


Master of Science in Energy Systems Engineering

Transfer Credit:


None

Part-time Study:


Yes

Satisfactory Progress:


3.0 GPA or higher

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