Master Spécialisé EMME

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Dr. Mehrdad Negahban
Graduate Field Chair

W311 Nebraska Hall
Department of Engineering Mechanics
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE 68588-0526

Phone: (402) 472-2397
Fax: (402) 472-8292
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It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Engineering Mechanics web site. The Engineering Mechanics Department has a strong tradition of excellence in research and teaching. We have an energetic faculty actively engaging in theoretical and experimental research in all areas of mechanics. Several laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. Intensive computational research is routinely carried out on Cray and Silicon Graphics Supercomputers in the Engineering College and on our workstation clusters. Our research programs and laboratories are funded by the National Science Foundation, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the Army Research Office, the National Institute of Health, and state resources.The department offers teaching and research assistantships, as well as fellowships through the Graduate Studies Office of the University. Additional stipends and fellowships may be awarded for outstanding research work, depending on the availability of resources.

The department offers a diverse and integrated graduate curriculum in mechanics. Graduate students can earn a thesis or non-thesis based Master of Science Degree, and a dissertation based Doctor of Philosophy Degree. The Graduate Program is distinguished by its basic core courses, which guarantee a mastery of the fundamentals in mechanics, and a flexible program tailored by students in consultation with advisors to accomplish their professional objectives. The department has a stimulating learning and intellectual atmosphere, in which students work closely with their advisors and learn from other faculty and students to gain broad perspectives in the various areas of mechanics. Interdisciplinary work is available through various research centers.

Our students have successfully competed for jobs in major engineering fields, including automative, aerospace, civil, computer, mechanical, materials and industrial engineering, and in diverse positions including analysis, design, development, testing, and management.

Our Engineering Mechanics Department is an excellent choice for graduate study in Engineering Mechanics and for career development in many diverse fields of engineering. Please feel free to contact me by email should you have specific questions about our Graduate Program, or you may fill out an information request form here.

Dr. M. Negahban
Graduate Field Chair

 

Options and Requirements for Masters of science (M.S.) in Engineering Mechanics

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Program Options:
	The University provides three different options for earning an M.S. degree. Option I (Thesis Option): This option is recommended to students getting a M.S. degree with plans to continue for a Ph.D. degree, or with plans to work in a research and development position. This option is the only accepted option for students holding a research or teaching assistantship. The requirements for Option I are: Total credits needed: at least 30 EM credits needed: at least 15 EM credits must include: Advanced Dynamics (847) or Vibration Theory and Application (875) Advanced Mechanics of Materials (848) Engineering Mechanics Seminar (ENGM 996 [formerly listed as ENGM 978]; students must register for seminar every semester, but only one credit will count toward the minimum total of 30 credits) In addition, it is recommended that students take at least one course from each of the following areas: Mechanics of Deformable Bodies Vibration or Dynamics Laboratory Course Mathematics (Math 821 does not earn graduate credit and will not count toward the minimum total of 30 credits) Graduate only credits needed: at least 8 “Graduate only” refers to 800 level courses without 400 level equivalents and 900 level courses Math 821 does not earn graduate credit Engineering Mechanics Seminar (996) will count for only one “graduate only” credit Thesis credits: at least 6 No more than 6 credits will count toward the minimum total of 30 credits A student has the option of getting a minor by taking at least 9 credits in another field. Option II (Nonthesis Option): This option is only recommended for students considering the M.S. degree as their terminal degree. The requirements for Option II are: Total credits needed: at least 36 EM credits needed: at least 18 if one minor, at least 15 if two minors EM credits must include: Advanced Dynamics (847) or Vibration Theory and Application (875) Advanced Mechanics of Materials (848) Engineering Mechanics Seminar (ENGM 996 [formerly listed as ENGM 978]; students must register for seminar every semester, but only one credit will count toward the minimum total of 30 credits) In addition, it is recommended that students take at least one course from each of the following areas: Mechanics of Continuous Bodies Vibration or Dynamics Laboratory Course Mathematics (Math 821 does not earn graduate credit and will not count toward the minimum total of 30 credits) Graduate only credits needed: at least 12 “Graduate only” refers to 800 level courses without 400 level equivalents and 900 level courses Math 821 does not earn graduate credit Engineering Mechanics Seminar (996) will count for only one “graduate only” credit Minor: at least 9 credits in each minor (at least one minor is required) Option III (Nonthesis Option): This option is recommended for students planning to continue scholarly work. The University requirements for Option III are: Total credits needed: at least 36 EM credits needed: at least 18 EM credits must include: Advanced Dynamics (847) or Vibration Theory and Application (875) Advanced Mechanics of Materials (848) Engineering Mechanics Seminar (ENGM 996 [formerly listed as ENGM 978]; students must register for seminar every semester, but only one credit will count toward the minimum total of 30 credits) In addition, it is recommended that students take at least one course from each of the following areas: Mechanics of Continuous Bodies Vibration or Dynamics Laboratory Course Mathematics (Math 821 does not earn graduate credit and will not count toward the minimum total of 30 credits) Graduate only credits needed: at least 18 “Graduate only” refers to 800 level courses without 400 level equivalents and 900 level courses Math 821 does not earn graduate credit Engineering Mechanics Seminar (996) will count for only one “graduate only” credit
Policy for Masters of Science in Engineering Mechanics
	A student admitted to the M.S. program (Option I) is required to select a thesis advisor within his/her first semester. Before completing nine hours of graduate work (in addition to those which he/she may have already completed prior to acceptance to the M.S. program) the student must, in consultation with his/her advisor, prepare a study program for the M.S. degree. This study program and subsequent changes must be reviewed and approved by the Graduate Committee. The initial review includes determining acceptability of graduate credit hours that were completed prior to its submission. A Memorandum of Courses, required for Candidacy, must be filed and approved before grades (letter grades, no reports or incompletes) have been received in more than one?half of the student's program. The Memorandum of Courses must be recommended by the major and minor departments and approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies. A written comprehensive examination and/or oral examination is required to cover the student's approved memorandum of courses. The written examination, if administered, must be successfully taken within the 10 months prior to the date of graduation. Option I students normally will have the written comprehensive waived in lieu of a mandatory final oral exam during which the thesis will be defended. If a student's performance on course work has been marginal, the Graduate Committee may request a written examination of the student for further evaluation. Option II and Option III students will be required to take a written comprehensive examination within 10 months prior to the date of graduation. A written examination for those working under Option II will be requested by the advisor from the minor department. It is the responsibility of the minor department to set criteria for waiving this examination and standards for passing. The written comprehensive examination may not be waived if any of the grades in the minor are below a B. The final oral examination will normally be waived. However, if a student's performance on course work has been marginal, the Graduate Committee may request an oral examination of the student for further evaluation. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all published deadlines are met. Nothing in this policy statement is intended to supersede any University or Graduate College policy. The student is directed to the Graduate Studies Bulletin for further details.

Double Master in Mehanics and Materials

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The EMME program is a simultaneous double master program that provides the student with a master in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), USA, and a master of Engineering Materials (CEMPI) from the University of Rouen (UR), France. The program is designed to provide students with a unique educational opportunity at the interface of Mechanics and Materials, yet to complete two master degrees in approximately two years.

Students entering this program at UNL will spend the first year taking courses in Engineering Mechanics, completing materials prerequisites, and studying French. They would then continue their studies in the second year at UR in Materials Engineering.

Students entering this program at UR will spend the first year taking courses in Materials Engineering, completing mechanics prerequisites, and studying English. They would then continue their studies in the second year at UNL in Engineering Mechanics.

• Overview and Funding
• Program description
• Application

Contact information:

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Mehrdad Negahban, Director of Graduate Program Department of Engineering Mechanics

W311 Nebraska Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0526
Phone: (402) 472-2397
Fax: (402) 472-8292
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Kathie Hiatt, Graduate Program Secretary

Department of Engineering Mechanics

W317.4 Nebraska Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0526
Phone: (402) 472-2377
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UR Materials Engineering:

Jean-Marc Saiter, Director of M2-CEMPI
Phone: 02.32.95.50.85
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Marie-Sylvie Kaelin, Program Secretary
Phone: 02.32.95.50.80
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L'Etude et Caractérisation des Composés Aamorphes et des Polymères (L'ECAP)
Avenue DE L'UNIVERSITE BP.12
76801 SAINT ETIENNE DU ROUVRAY
FRANCE

 

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LTU Materials Engineering:

Professor Janis Varna, Polymer Engineering
Luleå University of Technology
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Professor Lennart Wallström, Polymer Engineering
Luleå University of Technology
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Ph.D. program in Engineering mechanics

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A doctoral student must establish residency by taking at least 27 credit hours of graduate work within a consecutive 18 month period or less, with the provision that 15 of these 27 credits must be taken after receiving the masters degree or its equivalent. To receive a Ph.D., a student must complete at least 90 credit hours beyond his/her undergraduate degree (this can include work done for the masters degree, transfer credits, and dissertation). It must be noted that neither the courses taken nor the time spent in study determines the granting of the degree. It is primarily given for high attainment in Mechanics and for demonstrated independent research in a subdivision of Mechanics.

A student admitted to the Ph.D. program is required to select a dissertation advisor within his/her first semester. Before the completion of 45 credit hours (including work done for the masters degree, transfer credits, and dissertation), the student, in consultation with his/her dissertation advisor, must select a Supervisory Committee. The Supervisory Committee will include at least four graduate faculty fellows (one of whom must be from outside the Department of Engineering Mechanics). Three weeks after the approval of the Supervisory Committee by the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Supervisory Committee must meet and subsequently file a complete program of studies to the Graduate Studies Office (the student is expected to prepare this program of studies in consultation with his/her dissertation advisor and present it to the Supervisory Committee).

Policy for Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Mechanics

1.	The minimum number of graduate credits for the Ph. D. program is 90 credits; which may include up to 55 hours of dissertation (at least 12 hours of dissertation must be included), and may include transfer credit from the M.S. degree. At least 45 of these credits must be completed at the University of Nebraska after appointment of the Supervisory Committee and the filing of the program of studies.
2.	All doctoral students in Engineering Mechanics are required to take or to show evidence of having taken:
	Continuum Mechanics (ENGM 910) and the Theory of Elasticity (ENGM 922) with a grade of B or better One course, at the graduate level, from each of the following categories Dynamics and Vibration (ENGM 847 will not count) Instrumentation Applied Mathematics (MATH 821 will not count) Numerical Methods Thermodynamics or Fluid Mechanics Engineering Mechanics Seminar (ENGM 996 [formerly listed as ENGM 978]; students must register for seminar every semester)
	In addition to these requirements, a student must either show evidence of having passed a course in advanced dynamics and a course in advanced strength of materials, or must also take Advanced Dynamics (847) and Advanced Strength of Materials (848).
3.	All doctoral students are required to pass a written Ph.D. qualifying examination within three semesters of their entry into the doctoral program (see Section 6.2).
4.	A Supervisory Committee, upon the recommendation of the Graduate Committee, and before there is less than 45 hours remaining to be taken, will be appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies. This committee will consist of at least four Graduate Faculty Fellows, one of which must be from outside Engineering Mechanics. The chair of this committee must be a Graduate Faculty Fellow, or in the case of co-chairs, one of the co-chairs must be a Graduate Faculty Fellow.
5.	The Supervisory Committee will meet within three weeks of their appointment to designate and subsequently file a Program of Study to the Office of Graduate Studies. The Program of study must be filed before completion of one half of the total program of study.
6.	Doctoral candidates are required to pass a written comprehensive examination after completing a substantial portion of their studies. This exam is not a repetition of the course examinations, but is an investigation of the student's breadth of understanding in Mechanics. If a student fails this examination he/she will be required to take all or part of the examination during the following academic term. A student who fails to pass a second time will be dropped from the program. After the student passes the comprehensive examination the Supervisory Committee will recommend the student for admission to Candidacy for the Ph.D. degree by filing a report to this effect in the Office of Graduate Studies. This report must be filed at least seven months before the final oral examination. The term of Candidacy is limited to three years.
7.	The student's dissertation should show technical mastery of Mechanics and must advance or modify former knowledge in Mechanics. Information on writing the dissertation is available in a detailed Guidebook from the Graduate Studies Office.
8.	A final oral examination will be given by the Supervisory Committee after the candidate's studies have been completed and the dissertation has been given preliminary acceptance by the designated readers. This examination can be waived only by the unanimous consent of the Supervisory Committee.
9.	For a student beginning a doctoral program in the University of Nebraska system with a bachelors degree, the residency requirement for the Ph.D. is 27 hours of graduate work within a consecutive 18-month period or less, with the further provision that 15 of these 27 hours must be taken after receiving the masters degree or its equivalent. For a student who transfers to the University of Nebraska with a masters degree from another institution, or who takes a break in their graduate work at Nebraska between the time the masters degree is awarded and the time they start work on a doctoral program, the residency requirement for the Ph.D. is 27 hours of graduate work in a consecutive 18-month period or less.

Ph.D. Qualifying Examination

All students enrolled in the doctoral program in Engineering Mechanics are required to pass the qualifying examination. This examination is designed to test a student's knowledge of the fundamental principles and applications of Mechanics, and the analytical tools required to conduct significant research in Mechanics.

The qualifying examination consists of two parts: written and oral. Only students who fail to pass the written examination are required to take the oral examination.

The Graduate Committee will announce details of the examination, such as subjects, format and dates, at least six months prior to the scheduled week of the written examination. It will also make available to students the previous year's question papers.

Timetable

The written qualifying exam is offered once a year in the week after the Spring semester finals week. Students entering the Ph.D. program in the Summer or Fall semesters must take the qualifying exam at the end of the following Spring Semester. Students entering the Ph.D. program in the Spring semesters may take the qualifying exam either at the end of the same semester or at the end of the following Spring semester, but no later than 18 months after entering the Ph.D. program. Master students in the Department may elect to take the qualifying exam before entering the Ph.D. program, with the option to retake it without any penalty after entering the Ph.D. program.

The oral examination is offered within a month of the announcement of the results of the written examination.

Procedure

Students wishing to take the qualifying examination must inform the Chair of the Graduate Committee of their intentions in writing at least two months prior to the scheduled week of the written examination.

The written examination, to which an examinee may not bring books, notes, or calculators, will have several parts, each corresponding to a subject. The examinee will have three hours to complete each part. All examinees will be given a comparable examination in a given year.

Should the need arise, the Chairman of the Graduate Committee will appoint a committee of at least four Members of the Graduate Faculty to examine a student orally. At least two of these Members must be Fellows. Notice of the oral examination will be sent to all members of the faculty, any of whom may observe the examination after notifying the Chairman of the Graduate Committee in writing.

Subjects and Level of Examination

The subjects of the qualifying examination are Advanced Dynamics, Continuum Mechanics, and Engineering Analysis. The Graduate Committee will make available to students the previous year's question papers.

The level of these examinations will be at the level of the first graduate course offered in each subject (i.e., Advanced Dynamics, ENGM 847; Continuum Mechanics, ENGM 910; and Analytical Methods in Engineering I, ENGM 801). Additional details are available and may be requested from the Graduate Committee Chair.