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M.S. in Computer Science / M.S. in Mechanical Engineering Dual Degree Program

The Dual Masters of Science Program in Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering is one of the available Dual Graduate Degree Programs at the University of Bridgeport. The Masters Degree in Computer Science is intended to prepare individuals with a strong mathematical, scientific, or technical background for entry into the computer science field at an advanced level and for further study leading to the doctorate degree. The Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering provides advanced study in traditional and contemporary Mechanical Engineering areas such as solid mechanics, structural dynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mechanical design, computational methods, CAD/CAE/CAM, Ergonomics, Design and Innovation, Intellectual Property and Manufacturing . Admission to the program requires an undergraduate background that includes elementary physics, a calculus sequence, linear algebra and the following fundamental coursework in computer science and Mechanical Engineering or related field.

 
Programming Languages and Technique
Data Structures
Digital Design / Lab
• Discrete Structures
Computer Organization

• CAD/CAM

• Probability and Statistics
   
COURSE REQUIREMENTS  
TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS 48
REQUIRED COURSES  
A. Required Core Courses in Computer Science. 15 credits
 

CS 400 Object Oriented Programming Using C++

CS 450 Data Base Design

CS 502 Analysis of Algorithms

CS 503 Operating Systems

CpE 471 Data and Computer Communication
B. Required Core Courses in Mechanical Engineering. 12 credits
 

ME Tracks (Choose 4 courses from one Track)

B1. Traditional Track
 

MEEG 410 Advanced Fluid Dynamics

MEEG 452 Advanced Vibrations

MEEG 453 Finite Element Methods

MEEG 454 Advanced Dynamics

MEEG 463 Advanced Heat Transfer 

Math 401 Advanced Analysis I

B2. Design Management Track:
 

(Take 3 credits from Traditional Core Courses)

MEEG 421 Computer Aided Engineering Design

MEEG 422 Advanced Computer Aided Project Design 

MEEG 430 Design & Innovation

MEEG 440 Ergonomic Factors in Design

MEEG 490 Intellectual Property and Technology 

B3. Manufacturing Management Track
 

(Take 3 credits from Traditional Core Courses)

MEEG 407 Materials & Methods in Manufacturing

MEEG 423 Advanced CAE/CAD Projects

MEEG 571 Innovations & Product Development

MEEG 572 Production Technology & Techniques

MEEG 573 Supply Chain Management

MEEG 574 Principles of Logistics

MEEG 575 Manufacturing Strategies

F. Computer Science Masters Project: CPSC 597 3 credits
G. Mechanical Engineering Masters Project: MEEG 597 3 credits
H. ELECTIVES 15 credits
 

Students are required to study five elective courses. A student may select these five courses from among the course offerings of either the CS or ME departments. These courses could be used to satisfy one or more of the concentration areas from either the CS or ME concentration areas.

 
 

Concentration areas available for students in the CS/ME Dual Graduate Degree program include:

   
 
 
   
 
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