Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science

Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science

A focus area must be chosen for this program.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the general requirements for admission to graduate study, as outlined in the Admission Requirements section.

The applicant’s prior education must include a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline. Applicant's prior education should include the following courses:

1. Three semesters of college calculus (Calculus I, II and III)
2. Two semesters of college physics (Physics I and II)
3. A course or practical knowledge of a programming language (such as Python, MATLAB, or C++)

Applicants whose prior education does not include the courses equivalent to those listed under the Admissions Requirements may enroll under provisional status, followed by full admission once they have completed the missing provisional courses with a letter grade B- or higher. Missing courses may be completed with Johns Hopkins Engineering (courses are available from the table below) or at another regionally accredited institution.

Enrolled students typically have earned a grade point average of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (B+ or above) in their undergraduate studies, though this is not a requirement for admission, nor is it a guarantee. Official transcripts from all college studies must be submitted. When reviewing an application, the candidate’s academic and professional background will be considered in its totality, and decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. It is strongly advised that applicants submit a maximum of two page curriculum vitae listing their relevant professional background.

Provisional Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Undergraduate Courses		Credits
EN.625.108 & EN.625.109	Calculus I and Calculus II	8
EN.625.250	Multivariable Calculus and Complex Analysis	3
EN.605.101	Introduction to Python	0-3
or EN.605.207	Introduction to Programming Using C++

Program Requirements

Students can choose one of two options to fulfill their Master's degree requirements: the "All-Course" option or the "Thesis" option. The requirements for both options are summarized below. Students are required to choose a focus area to follow for both options.

Courses from any of the 9 academic departments in the full-time program may be counted towards the technical elective requirement. Courses from the Mechanical Engineering full-time program (EN.530.XXX) may be substituted for a relevant Group 1 or Group 2 requirement with advisor approval. One computationally-oriented course is strongly recommended and can serve as a technical elective or as a substitute for one of the three courses required from Group 2 of the student’s chosen focus area.

Only one C-range grade (C+, C, or C–) can count toward the master’s degree. All course selections outside of the Mechanical Engineering program are subject to advisor approval.

All-Course Option:

Students completing the “All-Course” option must take a coordinated sequence of ten courses (30 credits). All courses must be completed within five years from the start of the student’s first class. The first course in the curriculum is a core mathematics course (3 credits), which is required for all students. The curriculum also consists of two core courses from Group 1 (6 credits) and three courses from Group 1 or 2 of the student’s chosen focus area (9 credits), and four technical electives (12 credits). At least two of the four electives must be from a core engineering discipline in the list below, and at most two may be chosen from other programs. One of the four elective courses may be substituted for EN.535.820 Master's Graduate Research.  

Thesis Option:

Students completing the “Thesis” option must take a coordinated sequence of eight courses and prepare and submit a Master’s thesis. All requirements should be completed within five years. The first course in the curriculum is a core mathematics course (3 credits), which is required for all students. The curriculum also consists of two core courses from Group 1 (6 credits) and three courses from Group 1 or 2 of the student’s chosen focus area (9 credits), two technical electives (6 credits), and a thesis (6 credits). The thesis should expand the body of theoretical, experimental, computational, and/or applied knowledge in the field of the student's chosen focus area.

Students electing to pursue the thesis option must obtain prior written approval from both their academic advisor and the program chair and must work with an approved research advisor. The research advisor can be any current full-time faculty member at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University or a current instructor within the Engineering for Professionals Mechanical Engineering Program. An electronic version of the master's thesis should be delivered to the Milton S. Eisenhower (MSE) library after its approval by the thesis committee. The thesis committee consists of the thesis research advisor and one other member who is an expert in the research area of the thesis and is selected by the program chair. The research work should generally start after the student finishes all the course requirements for their chosen focus area and should not take more than 3 consecutive semesters. While working on the thesis, students must enroll in the two-course sequence EN.535.820 Master's Graduate Research and EN.535.821 Master's Graduate Thesis, where the research advisor serves as the instructor for both. 

Program Course Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Core Course (Must be taken first)		Credits
EN.535.641	Mathematical Methods For Engineers 1	3
Recommended 2		Credits
EN.535.610	Computational Methods of Analysis	3
EN.535.681	Design and Analysis of Experiments	3
EN.535.742	Applied Machine Learning for Mechanical Engineers	3
EN.535.743	Intermediate Applied Artificial Intelligence in Mechanical Engineering	3
EN.535.766	Numerical Methods	3
Core Engineering Disciplines
At least one of the two electives must be from a core engineering discipline.
Applied and Computational Mathematics
Applied Biomedical Engineering
Applied Physics
Artificial Intelligence
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Data Science
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Focus Areas
Select one of the following Focus Areas:
Advanced Manufacturing
Aerospace Engineering
Biomechanics
Fluid and Thermal Mechanics
Hypersonic Technologies
Mechanics of Materials and Structures
Ocean Engineering
Robotics, Dynamics, and Controls

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This course must be taken in the first semester of the student's program. Students who have completed a substantially equivalent graduate-level mathematics course within the previous three years may be granted an exemption from this requirement, subject to approval by the program chair.

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At least one of these computationally-oriented courses is strongly recommended as part of the technical electives. Additionally, no more than one of these courses can substitute one of the Group 2 courses in any of the focus areas.

Focus Area Courses

Students are required to choose one of eight focus areas: Advanced Manufacturing; Aerospace Engineering; Biomechanics; Fluid and Thermal Mechanics; Hypersonic Technologies; Ocean Engineering; Robotics, Dynamics, and Controls; and Mechanics of Materials and Structures. The selected focus area does not appear as an official designation on the student's transcript. Each focus area has five required courses. Of these courses, at least two must be completed from Group 1 and the additional 3 must be completed from Group 1 and/or 2. Post-master’s certificate students are not limited to one focus area and may select their courses among all the courses offered by the program.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

In this focus area, students study the automation of design and manufacturing systems including computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided engineering (CAE), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and robotics. They will gain an understanding of the relationships between process machinery, process conditions, and material properties, as well as learn to design precision machines, instruments, and mechanisms through an understanding of gears, bearings, actuators, and sensors. They will develop a clear understanding of positional repeatability and accuracy as well as sources of machine and instrumentation errors. Students will also gain broad knowledge in smart automation, intelligent sensing, computer-integrated manufacturing, quality control, supply chain coordination, and explore the latest manufacturing processes in high-tech industries. This focus area prepares students for careers driving digital transformation in manufacturing. With exposure to both technical and analytical methods for advanced manufacturing, graduates will be ready to excel in cross-disciplinary engineering roles driving manufacturing innovation, efficiency, and competitiveness through digitalization and smart automation.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Select five courses from this focus area, with at least two from Group 1 and the remaining three from Group 1 and/or Group 2.
Group 1 (must select at least two)		Credits
EN.535.628	Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing	3
EN.535.642	Control Systems for Mechanical Engineering Applications	3
EN.535.659	Manufacturing Systems Analysis	3
EN.535.660	Precision Mechanical Design	3
EN.535.673	Mechanized Assembly: Hardware and Algorithms	3
EN.535.674	Smart Manufacturing and Automation	3
EN.535.721	Advanced Composite Materials & Manufacturing Processes	3
Group 2		Credits
EN.515.622	Micro and Nano Structured Materials & Devices	3
EN.515.658	Design for Additive Manufacturing	3
EN.535.618	Fabricatology - Advanced Materials Processing	3
EN.535.627	Computer-Aided Design	3
EN.535.638	Mechanical Packaging for Electronics Systems	3
EN.535.671	Aerospace Materials, Structures and Design	3
EN.535.672	Advanced Manufacturing Systems	3
EN.535.684	Modern Polymeric Materials	3
EN.535.720	Mechanics of Composite Materials and Structures	3
EN.535.733	Micromechanics of Heterogeneous Materials and Composites	3
EN.535.737	Multiscale Modeling and Simulation of Mechanical Systems	3
EN.535.744	AI for Mechanical Materials Design	3

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

There are four focus areas in Aerospace Engineering. In these focus areas, students will study the analysis, design, and development of aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and rockets. They will gain broad foundations in aerodynamics, aerospace materials, structures, propulsion, flight dynamics, orbital mechanics, systems integration, and aerospace manufacturing.  Students will have the option to explore topics such as aerodynamic analysis, computational fluid dynamics, aircraft structures, attitude determination and control, trajectory optimization, and propulsion. With exposure to core aeronautics and astronautics principles, graduates are prepared for rewarding careers advancing aerospace science and technologies through analysis, modeling, simulation, and development roles across the aerospace and defense industries.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Aerospace Engineering is organized into four focus areas: Aerodynamics, Dynamics and Control, Structures and Materials, and Vehicle Design. Students are not required to formally select a focus area; these groupings are intended to guide course selection and allow students to tailor the program to their individual interests. Select five courses from one of these focus area, with at least two from Group 1 and the remaining three from Group 1 and/or Group 2.
Aerospace - Aerodynamics Focus Area: Group 1 (must select at least two)
EN.535.608	Hypersonic Technologies and Systems	3
EN.535.620	Fluid Dynamics I	3
EN.535.626	Mechanics of Flight	3
EN.535.670	Advanced Aerodynamics	3
Aerospace - Aerodynamics Focus Area: Group 2		Credits
EN.535.608	Hypersonic Technologies and Systems	3
EN.535.623	Intermediate Vibrations	3
EN.535.625	Turbulence	3
EN.535.626	Mechanics of Flight	3
EN.535.639	Aerospace Materials	3
EN.535.652	Thermal Systems Design and Analysis	3
EN.535.670	Advanced Aerodynamics	3
EN.535.671	Aerospace Materials, Structures and Design	3
EN.535.735	Computational Fluid Dynamics	3
EN.535.752	Advanced Flight Dynamics and Control of Aerospace Vehicles	3
EN.535.761	Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics	3
EN.535.763	Aerospace Propulsion	3
Aerospace - Dynamics & Control Focus Area: Group 1 (must select at least two)
EN.535.608	Hypersonic Technologies and Systems	3
EN.535.626	Mechanics of Flight	3
EN.535.752	Advanced Flight Dynamics and Control of Aerospace Vehicles	3
EN.535.762	Guidance, Navigation and Controls for Hypersonic Vehicles	3
Aerospace - Dynamics & Control Focus Area: Group 2
EN.525.609	Continuous Control Systems	3
EN.525.645	Modern Navigation Systems	3
EN.525.661	UAV Systems and Control	3
EN.525.777	Control System Design Methods	3
EN.535.608	Hypersonic Technologies and Systems	3
EN.535.612	Intermediate Dynamics	3
EN.535.623	Intermediate Vibrations	3
EN.535.626	Mechanics of Flight	3
EN.535.642	Control Systems for Mechanical Engineering Applications	3
EN.535.670	Advanced Aerodynamics	3
EN.535.724	Dynamics of Robots and Spacecraft	3
EN.535.741	Optimal Control and Reinforcement Learning	3
EN.535.752	Advanced Flight Dynamics and Control of Aerospace Vehicles	3
EN.535.762	Guidance, Navigation and Controls for Hypersonic Vehicles	3
EN.535.763	Aerospace Propulsion	3
Aerospace - Structures & Materials Focus Area: Group 1 (must select at least two)
EN.535.606	Advanced Strength Of Materials	3
EN.535.607	Mechanics of Solids and Structures: Theory and Applications I	3
EN.535.632	Applied Finite Elements	3
EN.535.671	Aerospace Materials, Structures and Design	3
Aerospace - Structures & Materials Focus Area: Group 2
EN.515.658	Design for Additive Manufacturing	3
EN.515.661	Introduction to Polymer Science	3
EN.535.606	Advanced Strength Of Materials	3
EN.535.607	Mechanics of Solids and Structures: Theory and Applications I	3
EN.535.608	Hypersonic Technologies and Systems	3
EN.535.612	Intermediate Dynamics	3
EN.535.623	Intermediate Vibrations	3
EN.535.627	Computer-Aided Design	3
EN.535.628	Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing	3
EN.535.632	Applied Finite Elements	3
EN.535.639	Aerospace Materials	3
EN.535.643	Plasticity	3
EN.535.652	Thermal Systems Design and Analysis	3
EN.535.660	Precision Mechanical Design	3
EN.535.671	Aerospace Materials, Structures and Design	3
EN.535.684	Modern Polymeric Materials	3
EN.535.706	Mechanics of Solids and Structures: Theory and Applications II	3
EN.535.720	Mechanics of Composite Materials and Structures	3
EN.535.721	Advanced Composite Materials & Manufacturing Processes	3
EN.535.731	Engineering Materials: Properties and Selection	3
EN.535.732	Fatigue and Fracture of Materials	3
EN.675.702	Spacecraft Materials	3
EN.675.722	Space Mechanical Design and Analysis	3
Aerospace - Vehicle Design Focus Area: Group 1 (must select at least two)
EN.535.608	Hypersonic Technologies and Systems	3
EN.535.626	Mechanics of Flight	3
EN.535.671	Aerospace Materials, Structures and Design	3
EN.535.752	Advanced Flight Dynamics and Control of Aerospace Vehicles	3
Aerospace - Vehicle Design Focus Area: Group 2
EN.535.606	Advanced Strength Of Materials	3
EN.535.607	Mechanics of Solids and Structures: Theory and Applications I	3
EN.535.608	Hypersonic Technologies and Systems	3
EN.535.626	Mechanics of Flight	3
EN.535.627	Computer-Aided Design	3
EN.535.628	Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing	3
EN.535.632	Applied Finite Elements	3
EN.535.652	Thermal Systems Design and Analysis	3
EN.535.660	Precision Mechanical Design	3
EN.535.670	Advanced Aerodynamics	3
EN.535.671	Aerospace Materials, Structures and Design	3
EN.535.706	Mechanics of Solids and Structures: Theory and Applications II	3
EN.535.720	Mechanics of Composite Materials and Structures	3
EN.535.721	Advanced Composite Materials & Manufacturing Processes	3
EN.535.724	Dynamics of Robots and Spacecraft	3
EN.535.752	Advanced Flight Dynamics and Control of Aerospace Vehicles	3
EN.535.761	Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics	3
EN.535.762	Guidance, Navigation and Controls for Hypersonic Vehicles	3
EN.535.763	Aerospace Propulsion	3
EN.675.722	Space Mechanical Design and Analysis	3

BIOMECHANICS

In this focus area, the students apply mechanical engineering principles to understand the mechanics of biological systems and the human body. They will study topics related to the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, human motion, and flow within the body through a mechanics perspective. They will gain core knowledge in solid and fluid mechanics relating to tissues, organs, and overall body function. Students will learn about constitutive models for structures like bone, cartilage, ligaments, skin, and vessels, as well as analyze dynamics and motor control for movement and examine design requirements for medical implants and prosthetics.  With a blend of mechanics fundamentals and bioengineering applications, graduates are prepared for biomedical and healthcare careers advancing patient treatment, diagnostics, and human recovery via technology innovations.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Select five courses from this focus area, with at least two from Group 1 and the remaining three from Group 1 and/or Group 2.
Group 1 (must select at least two)		Credits
EN.535.661	Biofluid Mechanics	3
EN.535.663	Biosolid Mechanics	3
EN.585.631	Introduction to Biomechanics	3
Group 2		Credits
EN.525.786	Human Robotics Interaction	3
EN.535.664	Fundamental Principles for Bio-microfluidic Systems	3
EN.535.667	Biomechanics of Human Movement	3
EN.535.691	Haptic Interface Design	3
EN.535.693	Fabrication of Biomaterials, Engineering Tissues, and Food	3
EN.535.750	Biomechanics of the cell: From nano- and micro-mechanics to cell organization and function	3
EN.585.601	Physiology for Applied Biomedical Engineering I	3
EN.585.612	Biomechanical Engineering in Sports	3
EN.585.621	Advances in Pulmonary Therapeutics	3
EN.585.708	Biomaterials	3
EN.585.709	Biomechanics of Cells and Stem Cells	3
EN.585.710	Biochemical Sensors	3
EN.585.718	Biological Solid & Fluid Mechanics	3
EN.585.720	Orthopedic Biomechanics	3
EN.585.726	Biomimetics in Biomedical Engineering	3
EN.585.729	Cell and Tissue Engineering	3
EN.585.742	Regenerative Tissue Engineering	3
EN.585.743	Modeling Approaches to Cell and Tissue Engineering	3
EN.585.747	Advances in Cardiovascular Medicine	3
EN.585.762	Computational Biomechanics and Physiological Modeling	3

FLUID AND THERMAL MECHANICS

In this focus area, the students will develop advanced knowledge in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer. They will study the fundamentals of fluid flow, multiphase flows, thermodynamics, and heat exchange processes. Additionally, they will explore topics such as computational fluid dynamics, heat exchanger design, combustion, mass transfer, and renewable power systems. They will examine a variety of single and multiphase fluid flow problems - including non-Newtonian flows, compressible flow, turbulence, boundary layers, and microfluidics. They will also understand solution methods for the transport of heat by conduction, convection, radiation, and phase change. Students will gain experience with analyzing and designing thermal-fluid systems and components such as turbines, pumps, valves, reactors, heat exchangers, and piping systems. They will also leverage computational methods and simulation tools for modeling complex thermofluids phenomena. Graduates are equipped for engineering careers related to processing plants, energy systems, propulsion, microfluidics, HVAC, and emerging fields in renewable energies.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Select five courses from this focus area, with at least two from Group 1 and the remaining three from Group 1 and/or Group 2.
Group 1 (must select at least two)		Credits
EN.535.620	Fluid Dynamics I	3
EN.535.633	Intermediate Heat Transfer	3
Group 2		Credits
EN.535.614	Fundamentals of Acoustics	3
EN.535.625	Turbulence	3
EN.535.626	Mechanics of Flight	3
EN.535.634	Applied Heat Transfer	3
EN.535.652	Thermal Systems Design and Analysis	3
EN.535.661	Biofluid Mechanics	3
EN.535.662	Energy and Environment	3
EN.535.664	Fundamental Principles for Bio-microfluidic Systems	3
EN.535.670	Advanced Aerodynamics	3
EN.535.735	Computational Fluid Dynamics	3
EN.535.737	Multiscale Modeling and Simulation of Mechanical Systems	3
EN.535.761	Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics	3
EN.535.763	Aerospace Propulsion	3
EN.535.771	Naval Architecture Design	3
EN.535.773	Acoustical Oceanography	3
EN.615.761	Intro To Oceanography	3

HYPERSONIC TECHNOLOGIES

In this focus area, students will study the complex multidisciplinary challenges associated with sustained hypersonic flight, spanning speeds from Mach 5 to orbital velocities. Students will learn the fundamentals of high-speed aerodynamics, propulsion, materials, controls, and thermal management unique to the hypersonic flight regime. They will explore topics such as scramjet/ramjet engines, high-temperature materials, plasma flow interactions, boundary layer transition, heat transfer, and guidance/navigation of hypervelocity vehicles. Students will examine the capabilities of existing and proposed hypersonic aircraft, re-entry vehicles, rocket systems, and space launchers. They will also understand the technology barriers and physical constraints that influence cruise and acceleration performance, range, maneuverability and survivability. With a balanced exposure to theoretical and practical problems, this focus area prepares students for developing cutting-edge aerospace crafts, defense systems, or fundamental research focused on expanding the horizons of high-speed flight. Graduates will be equipped to take on lingering challenges in aerodynamic design, propulsion integration, materials development and flight control for practical hypersonic vehicles.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Select five courses from this focus area, with at least two from Group 1 and the remaining three from Group 1 and/or Group 2.
Group 1 (must select at least two)		Credits
EN.535.608	Hypersonic Technologies and Systems	3
EN.535.734	Ultra-high Temperature Materials	3
EN.535.752	Advanced Flight Dynamics and Control of Aerospace Vehicles	3
EN.535.761	Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics	3
Group 2		Credits
EN.535.626	Mechanics of Flight	3
EN.535.627	Computer-Aided Design	3
EN.535.633	Intermediate Heat Transfer	3
EN.535.634	Applied Heat Transfer	3
EN.535.670	Advanced Aerodynamics	3
EN.535.671	Aerospace Materials, Structures and Design	3
EN.535.721	Advanced Composite Materials & Manufacturing Processes	3
EN.535.735	Computational Fluid Dynamics	3
EN.535.741	Optimal Control and Reinforcement Learning	3
EN.535.762	Guidance, Navigation and Controls for Hypersonic Vehicles	3
EN.535.763	Aerospace Propulsion	3

MECHANICS OF MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES

In this focus area, students develop an in-depth understanding of solid mechanics and its application to analyzing structural systems across scales (from microelectromechanical systems to infrastructures). The curriculum provides core knowledge on stress and strain analysis of structural components, elasticity, plasticity, and failure/fracture mechanics, fatigue, creep, and advanced material models, vibration analysis with analytical and computational methods. Additionally, the focus area covers multi-scale modeling of material systems, characterization of material properties, design and analysis of mechanical components, dynamic simulation and testing of structures, and utilizing tools such as finite element analysis in the design and prediction process. This focus area will prepare you to apply advanced mechanics principles to tackle real-world structural analysis and design problems across applications in aerospace, automotive, civil, marine, biomechanical, and other engineering systems. Our cross-cutting mechanics education prepares students for engineering careers or research related to modeling, testing, design, and development of advanced materials and structural systems by providing both theoretical grounding and practical experience applying concepts to analyze complex structural systems across length scales.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Select five courses from this focus area, with at least two from Group 1 and the remaining three from Group 1 and/or Group 2.
Group 1 (must select at least two)		Credits
EN.535.606	Advanced Strength Of Materials	3
EN.535.607	Mechanics of Solids and Structures: Theory and Applications I	3
EN.535.623	Intermediate Vibrations	3
EN.535.632	Applied Finite Elements	3
EN.535.731	Engineering Materials: Properties and Selection	3
Group 2		Credits
EN.515.601	Structure and Properties of Materials	3
EN.515.602	Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials	3
EN.515.617	Nanomaterials	3
EN.515.622	Micro and Nano Structured Materials & Devices	3
EN.515.627	Chemistry of Nanomaterials	3
EN.515.658	Design for Additive Manufacturing	3
EN.515.661	Introduction to Polymer Science	3
EN.525.606	Electronic Materials	3
EN.535.612	Intermediate Dynamics	3
EN.535.618	Fabricatology - Advanced Materials Processing	3
EN.535.627	Computer-Aided Design	3
EN.535.643	Plasticity	3
EN.535.660	Precision Mechanical Design	3
EN.535.663	Biosolid Mechanics	3
EN.535.671	Aerospace Materials, Structures and Design	3
EN.535.674	Smart Manufacturing and Automation	3
EN.535.684	Modern Polymeric Materials	3
EN.535.706	Mechanics of Solids and Structures: Theory and Applications II	3
EN.535.720	Mechanics of Composite Materials and Structures	3
EN.535.721	Advanced Composite Materials & Manufacturing Processes	3
EN.535.732	Fatigue and Fracture of Materials	3
EN.535.733	Micromechanics of Heterogeneous Materials and Composites	3
EN.535.737	Multiscale Modeling and Simulation of Mechanical Systems	3
EN.535.742	Applied Machine Learning for Mechanical Engineers	3
EN.535.743	Intermediate Applied Artificial Intelligence in Mechanical Engineering	3
EN.535.744	AI for Mechanical Materials Design	3
EN.535.748	Stress Waves, Impacts and Shockwaves	3
EN.545.660	Polymer Physics	3
EN.565.604	Structural Mechanics	3
EN.565.682	Design of Ocean Structures	3
EN.565.731	Structural Dynamics	3
EN.585.631	Introduction to Biomechanics	3
EN.675.702	Spacecraft Materials	3
EN.675.722	Space Mechanical Design and Analysis	3

OCEAN ENGINEERING

In this focus area, students study the design, construction, and operation of equipment and systems for marine environments. Learn about naval architecture, ocean structures, underwater vehicles, ocean observing systems, coastal engineering, and marine renewable energy. Students will also explore topics such as ship hydrodynamics, offshore platforms, subsea pipelines, ocean instrumentation, wave/tidal energy, and environmental monitoring. This focus area prepares students for careers in shipbuilding, offshore oil/gas, ocean research, marine industries, and alternative ocean energy.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Select five courses from this focus area, with at least two from Group 1 and the remaining three from Group 1 and/or Group 2.
Group 1 (must select at least two)		Credits
EN.535.606	Advanced Strength Of Materials	3
EN.535.620	Fluid Dynamics I	3
EN.535.771	Naval Architecture Design	3
EN.535.773	Acoustical Oceanography	3
EN.565.682	Design of Ocean Structures	3
EN.615.761	Intro To Oceanography	3
Group 2		Credits
EN.525.645	Modern Navigation Systems	3
EN.535.607	Mechanics of Solids and Structures: Theory and Applications I	3
EN.535.614	Fundamentals of Acoustics	3
EN.535.625	Turbulence	3
EN.535.627	Computer-Aided Design	3
EN.535.632	Applied Finite Elements	3
EN.535.721	Advanced Composite Materials & Manufacturing Processes	3
EN.535.732	Fatigue and Fracture of Materials	3
EN.535.735	Computational Fluid Dynamics	3
EN.565.680	Marine Geotechnical Engineering	3
EN.615.775	Physics of Climate	3

ROBOTICS, DYNAMICS, AND CONTROLS

In this focus area, students study different aspects of robot motion planning including rigid and compliant body kinematics, trajectory optimization, robust and adaptive control, machine vision, and mapping. Students will also learn how to analyze dynamics and control for robotic manipulators and mobile systems. Additionally, students will gain hands-on experience programming autonomous ground vehicles, aerial robots, robotic arms and/or self-driving miniature cars. Students learn classical feedback control techniques as well as modern optimal, adaptive, intelligent and learning control methodologies. Students will ultimately gain cross-disciplinary knowledge to tackle advanced automation and robotics problems across domains such as manufacturing, surgery, transportation, defense and more. The focus area provides strong foundations for robotics specialized research or industry careers.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Select five courses from this focus area, with at least two from Group 1 and the remaining three from Group 1 and/or Group 2.
Group 1 (must select at least two)		Credits
EN.535.630	Kinematics & Dynamics of Robots	3
EN.535.642	Control Systems for Mechanical Engineering Applications	3
EN.535.724	Dynamics of Robots and Spacecraft	3
EN.535.752	Advanced Flight Dynamics and Control of Aerospace Vehicles	3
Group 2		Credits
EN.525.609	Continuous Control Systems	3
EN.525.610	Microprocessors for Robotic Systems	3
EN.525.626	Feedback Control in Biological Signaling Pathways	3
EN.525.645	Modern Navigation Systems	3
EN.525.661	UAV Systems and Control	3
EN.525.777	Control System Design Methods	3
EN.525.786	Human Robotics Interaction	3
EN.535.603	Applied Optimal Control	3
EN.535.612	Intermediate Dynamics	3
EN.535.622	Robot Motion Planning	3
EN.535.623	Intermediate Vibrations	3
EN.535.627	Computer-Aided Design	3
EN.535.628	Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing	3
EN.535.630	Kinematics & Dynamics of Robots	3
EN.535.635	Introduction to Mechatronics	3
EN.535.638	Mechanical Packaging for Electronics Systems	3
EN.535.642	Control Systems for Mechanical Engineering Applications	3
EN.535.645	Digital Control and Systems Applications	3
EN.535.659	Manufacturing Systems Analysis	3
EN.535.660	Precision Mechanical Design	3
EN.535.673	Mechanized Assembly: Hardware and Algorithms	3
EN.535.691	Haptic Interface Design	3
EN.535.724	Dynamics of Robots and Spacecraft	3
EN.535.741	Optimal Control and Reinforcement Learning	3
EN.535.752	Advanced Flight Dynamics and Control of Aerospace Vehicles	3
EN.535.782	Haptic Applications	3
EN.605.613	Introduction to Robotics	3
EN.605.716	Modeling and Simulation of Complex Systems	3
EN.665.681	Application of Sensing Systems	3

INDEPENDENT STUDY/THESIS COURSES

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Courses		Credits
EN.535.800	Independent Study	3
EN.535.820	Master's Graduate Research 1, 2	3
EN.535.821	Master's Graduate Thesis 2	3

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This course is intended to provide research experience for those pursuing an “All-Course” master’s degree. The research must be approved by the student’s research supervisor, who may be an academic advisor, a current full-time faculty member at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, a research staff member at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, or an active instructor affiliated with one of the Engineering for Professionals programs. Prior written approval of the advisor and the program chair is required before enrolling in this course.

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Prior to enrolling in these courses, Thesis Option students must complete all course requirements in their chosen focus area and receive the approval of the program chair. The approval of the program chair follows the submission of a research proposal by the student that is approved by their research advisor. The student must contact a research advisor and discuss potential research topics of interest to both parties, conduct a literature survey, and present a maximum of three-page research proposal to be approved by the program chair. The latest a proposal may be submitted for consideration is during the third to last semester of the five-year limit.

Please refer to the course schedule  published each term for exact dates, times, locations, fees, and instructors.