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Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
Degree Types: PhD, MS
The interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (TAM) combines many disciplines in the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science including civil and environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, and materials science. Qualified students of engineering, mathematics, physics, or an allied science may pursue the MS or PhD in solid mechanics or fluid mechanics.
Specific applications of mechanics research include nanotechnology, soft matter, cell mechanics, composite materials, multiscale modeling, sensor development, nondestructive evaluation, transportation materials and vehicles, earthquake, and material and structural design with uncertainty quantification.
Colloquia and seminars with world-renowned researchers are regularly scheduled in association with the program.
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Degree Requirements
The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in The Graduate School Policy Guide.
Master's
Total Units Required: 12
Programs of study are determined on an individual basis between the student and the advisor of the home department. All courses must be approved by the adviser.
Other MS Degree Requirements
- Examinations: final oral comprehensive examination on master's thesis or on report of research project
- Research/Projects: with approval of advisor, report on research project may serve in lieu of master's thesis
- Other: none
Degree Requirements
The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in The Graduate School Policy Guide.
PhD
Total Units Required: 15
(Units required are beyond the BS degree, excluding projects and master's thesis.)
Programs of study are determined on an individual basis between the student and the advisor of the home department. All courses must be approved by the adviser.
Other PhD Degree Requirements
- Examinations: oral qualifying examination prior to admission to candidacy
- Research/Projects: none specified
- PhD Dissertation: dissertation in area of solid or fluid mechanics
- Final Evaluations: oral defense of dissertation