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1 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS The College of Engineering offers courses of graduate study leading to the degrees of Master of Science, Master of Science in Architectural Engineering, Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Ph.D. degrees are offered in the areas of 1. Biomedical Engineering, 2. Civil Engineering, 3. Electrical and Computer Engineering, 4. Ergonomics and Human Factors 5. Industrial Engineering, and 6. Mechanical Engineering. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students with an appropriate B.S. degree may seek direct entry to either the M.S. track or Ph.D. track. Admission guidelines for the various tracks are as follows. Please refer to program specific sections of the bulletin for more information with respect to admission and degree requirements. B.S. to M.S.: In engineering, the master s not the bachelor s degree is the first professional degree, so all engineers should seek to obtain an M. S. degree. In order to facilitate the obtainment of an M.S. degree, the University of Miami (UM) College of Engineering (CoE) offers the M.S. degree through a number of possible venues or entry points, as summarized below. Every one of our M.S. degree programs requires 10 courses or 30 credit hours to complete; this can be typically undertaken in one, 9-month academic year (i.e., by enrolling in 15 credit hours per semester). 633

2 General Admission Requirements: 1. A B.S. degree from an accredited program. 2. Typically a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. 3. Typically a GRE score of 300 or higher (verbal + quantitative). 4. Typically for international students a TOEFL PBT score of 550 or higher, or a TOEFL ibt score of 80 or higher, or an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher. Some students may be required to take additional pre-requisite coursework, depending on the nature and content of their B.S. degree. A maximum of 6 credit hours above and beyond those required for a B.S. degree can be transferred into our 30-credit hour M.S. program. Additionally, qualified students may apply for a partial tuition scholarship (which at present is averaging about 25% of the cost). More detailed information can be found in the Prospective Graduate Students section of our website at UM Entry Point Typical Duration Comments 1. Freshman Year years Students enter UM CoE as a freshman and apply by their junior year to obtain a joint B.S./M.S. degree after 5 years. 2. Transfer Year years Students enter UM CoE as a transfer from another accredited program after 2 years and apply by their junior year to obtain a joint B.S./M.S. degree after 3 years. 3. Summer Semester Before M.S year International students complete their B.S. capstone project at UM CoE as exchange students, then receive their B.S. from their home institution and transition without leaving U.S. into the M.S. program, beginning in the Fall semester. 4. First M.S. Semester On- Campus 5. First M.S. Semester Off- Campus 6. First Semester of An Intensive English Program (IEP) 1 year Students enter M.S. program either after receiving a B.S. or after being in the workforce following their B.S. degree. 1.5 to 3 years Working professionals enter a specially customized M.S. degree program at an off-campus location. IEP years (in depth detail of program found on reverse of this page) International students with a B.S. in engineering who are unable to meet TOEFL/IELTS requirements and have a minimum 146 or higher score on the quantitative section of the GRE may enter into the IEP and, assuming a minimum score of 450 on TOEFL, must take one required M.S. course per IEP semester; if they graduate from IEP and their M.S. course grades average 3.0 or better, they will not be required to retake the GRE before continuing as a full-time student in their chosen M.S. program. 634

3 B.S. to Ph.D.: Direct admission to the Ph.D. track by students holding B.S. degrees is limited to students with exceptional credentials. These credentials typically include a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum GRE of 308 (verbal plus quantitative). After completion of the Departmental M.S. requirements, students enrolled in the direct B.S. to Ph.D. track may apply for an M.S. degree. M.S. to Ph.D.: Criteria for admission into the Ph.D. program for students with an appropriate M.S. degree include a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale within their M.S. degree program and a minimum GRE of 302 (verbal plus quantitative). The College offers graduate programs leading to degrees in both traditional and interdisciplinary areas of study. The primary focus of the College lies in those areas and problems that cross traditional lines. Given the interdisciplinary nature of programs, flexibility is provided in course selection which allows each student to pursue a program especially tailored to the goals of the individual. Given the strengths of the University, graduate programs are offered in conjunction with other schools or units. These programs include: Biomedical Engineering in conjunction with the School of Medicine Engineering Management Dual M.S. in Industrial Engineering and M.B.A. in conjunction with the School of Business Administration M.S. program in Management of Technology in conjunction with the School of Business Administration M.S. in Environmental Health and Safety in conjunction with the School of Medicine. The M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Interdepartmental Graduate Studies permit, with approval of the Graduate Council, highly qualified students to pursue a privileged individualized program which cuts across disciplinary lines. Further details on the various College of Engineering areas of specialization are given under the Departmental and Program headings that follow this section. Students applying for graduate admission to the College should submit three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant s abilities and background. Students who hold a bachelor s degree in a field other than their proposed major may be admitted to the graduate program and to candidacy upon completion of appropriate undergraduate deficiency courses, in addition to the regular requirements for the graduate degree. A student s overall program is planned by the student and the student s advisory committee. Requirements for the M.S. thesis and non-thesis options (not available in all areas of specialization) are shown below. Accepted M.S. applicants can apply and be considered on a competitive basis for partial tuition scholarships. Need based aid also can be awarded, as determined through the financial aid process. A minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 must be maintained in order to maintain satisfactory progress. 635

4 Accepted Ph.D. applicants financial assistance is available in the form of fellowships, partial tuition scholarships, teaching and research assistantships, and graduate cooperative assistantships combining study and work assignments with private engineering and architectural firms and government agencies. A minimum graduate GPA of 3.3 must be maintained in order to maintain satisfactory progress. Financial support is provided predominantly to students pursuing Ph.D. degrees. For further information, contact David T. Poole, Director of Admission, College of Engineering at dtpoole@miami.edu or DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Requirements for the Master of Science Degree (thesis option): An approved integrated program with a minimum of 30 semester credits with an average grade of B or better and no grade below C. At least six (6) course credits must be at the 600-level. Six credits of the required 30 must be earned in thesis work. An oral examination in defense of the thesis. Requirements for the Master of Science Degree (non-thesis option): An approved integrated program with a minimum of 30 semester credits with an average grade of B or better and no grade below C. At least twelve (12) of the course credits must be at the 600 level. In most departments a 3-credit graduating project is required. Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree: The programs leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy comply in full with the regulations of the Graduate School concerning admission, residence requirements, qualifying and final examinations and dissertation. Applicants for admission to the Ph.D. program will be expected to have superior records in their M.S. and B.S. degree programs, well above average scores on the Graduate Record Examination, and strong letters of recommendation. At least 18 credits in courses must be taken beyond the requirements for the M.S. degree of which 6 credits must be at the 600 level. All candidates for the doctorate are expected to complete an appropriate integrated program of studies in preparation for the comprehensive Qualifying Examination. Students are expected to take their qualifying exams during the first year of enrollment. Admission to candidacy across College of Engineering Departments includes passing the qualifying exam and successful defense of a proposal for research. 636

5 Minimum of one year beyond admission to candidacy is usually necessary for the completion of an acceptable dissertation (12 credits or more), whereupon the student is then expected to defend their Ph.D. thesis during the Final Oral Examination. Departments may have requirements in addition to the above general requirements for their own graduate programs. For further information, contact Office of Admission, College of Engineering (David Poole, or ). POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM A Postgraduate Certificate Program is available requiring the completion of a minimum of 15 semester hours of individually planned advanced course work in an area of engineering specialization, or interdisciplinary study. Course sequences culminate at an advanced level, but may begin at a basic level if a new area of specialization is to be undertaken. The Program must be completed with a grade average of at least C, within a period of five calendar years from the date of enrollment. No transfer credits will be accepted. International students requiring a student visa must be in a degree program, and cannot obtain a student visa for the Certificate Program; but international students with certain other types of visas may enroll in the Program. Basic admission requirement for the Program is a bachelor s degree in a recognized field of engineering or registration as a Professional Engineer by examination. Students demonstrating marked ability in the Program may be encouraged to apply for admission to study for the Master s Degree, and may apply up to six credits toward the M.S. degree. Customized Engineering Master s Program The College of Engineering at the University of Miami has a unique graduate admission option for students wishing to be accepted into graduate studies to pursue a Master of Science degree in Engineering, but who are unable to demonstrate acceptable levels of English proficiency at the time of their application for admission. The IEP+ 1.5 Year Program is focused on helping non-native English applicants to obtain a Master of Science degree in Engineering. Prospective students must complete and submit an application for graduate admission into the College of Engineering, providing all supporting documents as outlined in our graduate admission application and meet the following criteria: 1. Applicants must be academically admissible into graduate studies with appropriate academic credentials. They must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or its equivalent, or be a candidate for one at the time of application. 2. Applicants must score a 146 or higher on the quantitative portion of the GRE. 637

6 3. Applicants must score a 450 or higher on TOEFL PBT (paper based test), or a 133 on TOEFL CBT (computer based test), or 45 on TOEFL ibt (internet based test) or 4.5 on ILETS (International English Language Testing System). Students who are accepted under these criteria will enroll in our Intensive English Program (IEP) for a designated time, typically a year. The actual length of time a student will spend in IEP will be determined through a placement exam given once the student has arrived on the University of Miami Coral Gables campus. Students will also be required to enroll in a minimum of one graduate engineering course each semester while enrolled in IEP. Selection of these courses will be done after academic advising has taken place with our Associate Dean for Academics for students in this program. Full-time enrollment in the M.S. portion of the IEP/M.S. Program will commence when the student has successfully completed Level Five of IEP and has completed two or more approved engineering courses, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Depending on the student s background, the M.S. degree will require the taking of 30 or more credit hours corresponding to 10 or more 3-credit courses and the achievement of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in the taken courses. Assuming a 30-credit M.S. program, it is anticipated that the IEP and 6 credit hours will be completed in the first year, 18 credit hours the second year (9 credit hours in the Fall and 9 credit hours in the Spring) and a minimum of 6 credit hours in Fall of the third year; thus, the duration is expected to be IEP+1.5 years.. If you have any questions about the CEM Program including cost of the program, please contact David T. Poole, Director of Admission, College of Engineering at dtpoole@miami.edu or or Associate Dean for Academics, Dr. Shihab Asfour at sasfour@miami.edu. Ph.D. Course Exchange with Florida International University University of Miami Ph.D. students are eligible to enroll in courses at Florida International University for a maximum of 6 credits. Enrollment in FIU courses requires approval through the student s program of study committee. See FIU/UM Ph.D. exchange section of the Graduate School section of the bulletin for more details. 638

7 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING - Dept. Code: BME DEGREE PROGRAMS The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science (thesis or non-thesis option) and Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering. A 5-year BS/MS option is available for qualified undergraduate students enrolled within the Department. AREAS OF RESEARCH The areas of research in Biomedical Engineering include: 1. Biomedical instrumentation and devices 2. Medical imaging 3. Applications of computers to diagnostic and therapeutic systems 4. Biomechanics, biofluid dynamics, hemodynamics 5. Biomaterials, Tissue and cellular engineering 6. Biomedical signal and image processing 7. Rehabilitation and neural engineering 8. Brain-computer interface 9. Biomedical optics and lasers 10. Medical physics and engineering ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A. The Department of Biomedical Engineering uses the same general graduate admission requirements as the College of Engineering. B. Students who hold a Bachelor s degree in a field other than engineering may be admitted to the graduate program and to candidacy upon completion of appropriate undergraduate courses, in addition to the regular requirements for the graduate degree. MASTER OF SCIENCE A. The Master of Science degree offers the graduate student an opportunity to obtain advanced training in selected areas of biomedical engineering and to begin independent research. B. General requirements for the M.S. degree are listed in this Bulletin under Engineering and under Master s Degree-General. C. Both a 30-credit thesis option and a 30 credit non-thesis option are available. D. There is also a 5-year BS/MS option available for qualified undergraduate students enrolled within the Department. E. The department admits four types of students to its MS program: 639

8 1. Students with BS degrees in Biomedical Engineering or similar engineering fields 2. Students with BS degrees in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar engineering fields 3. Students with BS degrees in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology or similar fields 4. Students with MD or similar degrees F. Students in the last two groups are generally given conditional admission and required to take additional undergraduate courses in engineering, mathematics and science depending on their previous course work as decided by the graduate program director and the designated advisor. G. There are three paths to earn a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering: 1. The Thesis Option requires a minimum of 30 credits beyond the BS degree. These must include a minimum of 6 thesis credits (BME 710) and the completion of at least two appropriate courses at the 600 level. 2. The Non-Thesis Option requires a minimum of 30 credits beyond the BS degree. These must include at least 3 credits for an independent design or research project for which the student enrolls in BME 605. In addition, at least three appropriate courses at the 600 level must be completed. 3. The BS/MS Dual degree Program (see separate section below). H. The student s overall graduate program is planned by the student, advisor, graduate program director and the thesis committee (for the thesis option). 1. The thesis committee consists of a minimum of 3 members. 2. Two members, including the chair of the committee, shall be faculty members from the BME Department (primary or secondary), and one member must be from outside the Department. 3. Outside members of the thesis committee can include part-time faculty that teach within the Department. 4. One of the committee members must be a member of the Graduate Faculty. I. The three courses of the Unified Medical Sciences sequence (BME 501, 502 and 503) were designed to apprise the engineer of the basic knowledge in the life sciences necessary to work in the broad field of biomedical engineering. 1. MS Students coming from traditional engineering field with no biology/medicine backgrounds are required to complete all of the three Unified Medical Sciences courses. 2. Other MS students are required to take at least two of the three courses unless the student holds a degree in medicine (MD, DO or equivalent) or an advanced degree (or its equivalent) in the life sciences. 3. Each such exception requires the approval of the department s faculty for the course of concern. 640

9 BS/MS 5-YEAR PROGRAM This program is available only to qualified undergraduate students enrolled within the Department as described in the Undergraduate Bulletin. A. This program permits students to receive a baccalaureate degree (BSBE) and a Master of Science (MS) degree in five years. B. The two degrees are awarded simultaneously when the combined requirements have been met for both degrees. C. Qualified students who want to be enrolled in this program must apply before the end of their junior year and meet all pertinent graduate school and College of Engineering requirements. D. In lieu of the senior design requirement, the participants complete either one significant design project or two shorter duration projects by registering for BME 605 and 606. E. The design project(s) is (are) monitored by at least two mentors, one of the mentors must be a member of the primary faculty in the department. F. The project(s) is (are) completed by the acceptance of a verbal presentation and a written report by the student s mentors. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY A. The goal of the PhD program in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Miami is to prepare graduates for careers in academia, industrial research and development, or government. The program is designed to train students for advanced independent research and technical innovation in biomedical engineering. B. The general requirements for award of the Doctor of Philosophy degree include: 1. Completion of a minimum of 60 credits beyond the Bachelor of Science degree. 2. Satisfactory completion of a qualifying examination. 3. The submission, oral defense, and approval of a dissertation proposal. 4. The submission and oral defense and approval of a dissertation. There are no foreign language competency requirements for the PhD in biomedical engineering. C. The requirements for admission to the PhD program in biomedical engineering usually include: 1. In general, the department admits three types of students to its PhD program: a) Students with MS degrees in Biomedical Engineering or related science and engineering fields. b) Students with MD degrees with undergraduate degrees in sciences or engineering. c) Highly qualified students with BS degrees in engineering or sciences (direct BS to PhD track). 2. The general requirements for admission of BS students to the doctoral degree program are consistent with the admission requirements of the College of Engineering. 641

10 3. Students in M.S. thesis or non-thesis tracks who wish to pursue a doctoral degree can transfer to the doctoral degree program without completing a thesis or project under the following general requirements: a) A letter of support by a faculty member who agrees to serve as the student s Ph.D. dissertation advisor. b) Completion of an application for admission to the PhD program, which will be reviewed by the Department s Graduate Admissions Committee, using the standard admission criteria for the doctoral program. 4. Regulations concerning admission, course requirements, residence requirements, qualifying and final examinations, and dissertation are listed in this Bulletin under Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy. D. The doctoral program in biomedical engineering requires each student to pass a departmental qualifying screening examination. 1. The screening examination consists of three written examinations on each of the following broad subjects: a) basic engineering; b) applied mathematics and computer science; and c) applied physiology and medical science. 2. These examinations are usually offered once or twice each year. 3. The examination must be taken the first time it is scheduled after completion of the first two semesters. 4. A student may repeat once any or all parts of the examination where the results were found unsatisfactory. 5. Students admitted to the doctoral program with a BS degree that do not pass the qualifying examination may complete the MS degree. E. Following the successful completion of the screening examination, a PhD Supervisory Committee is appointed by the Chairperson of the Department of Biomedical Engineering. The role of the Supervisory Committee is to administer the dissertation proposal, and to make up any additional written or oral examination deemed necessary to complete the qualifying examination. 1. The supervisory committee is composed of a minimum of 5 members. 2. Three members, including the chair, shall be members of the Graduate Faculty, and one member shall be from outside the Department. 3. A minimum of three members, including the chair of the committee, must be primary faculty members from the BME Department. 4. A research mentor who is not a Primary Faculty member of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, can serve as Co-Chair of the Supervisory Committee, together with a second Co-Chair who shall be a member of the primary faculty of the Department of Biomedical Engineering. 5. A written dissertation proposal is submitted along with an oral presentation to the supervisory committee. 642

11 6. Acceptance of the dissertation proposal in combination with other examinations as determined by the committee to assure the qualifications of the student for the doctorate leads to candidacy for the Ph.D. F. When the student is admitted to candidacy, a dissertation committee is formed. 1. The Dissertation Committee is nominated by the Department, and is approved and appointed by the Dean of the Graduate School. 2. In the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the Dissertation Committee is generally the same as the Supervisory Committee, but it may also be a committee formed anew to undertake the duties of advising and passing upon the dissertation. 3. The composition of the Dissertation Committee is subject to the same rules as for the Supervisory Committee (see above). 4. The duties of the Dissertation Committee are: a) to consult with and to advise students on their research; b) to meet, at intervals, to review progress and expected results; c) to read and comment upon the draft dissertation; d) to meet, when the dissertation is completed, to conduct the final oral examination and to satisfy itself that the dissertation is a contribution to knowledge and that it is written in lucid and correct English and submitted in approved form. G. Successful defense of the dissertation leads to the award of the PhD degree. H. All students in the BME Doctor or Philosophy program are required to complete the following course or credit requirements: 1. At least two of the following three courses: BME 501, BME502, BME503. a. Students, who have completed these courses or similar coursework in their previous MS programs, may substitute technical electives for this requirement. b. Students in the direct BS to PhD track and students with no prior exposure to biology/medicine are required to complete all three courses c. This requirement can only be waived for students holding MD degrees. 2. A zero-credit Biomedical Engineering Seminar course (BME 680). This requirement is not waived, even if the student has taken this course in his/her MS program. 3. Students admitted with an MS degree must complete at least 18 credits of graduate level course work followed by at least 12 credits of dissertation work (BME 730 before admission to candidacy or BME 740 after admission to candidacy). A minimum of 6 course credits must be at the 600 level. 4. Students admitted with a BS degree must complete at least 42 credits of graduate level course work followed by at least 18 credits of dissertation work (BME 730 before admission to candidacy or BME 740 after admission to candidacy). A minimum of 12 course credits must be at the 600 level. 643

12 500 level courses are open to advanced undergraduates and to graduate students; 600 level courses are open only to graduate students and seniors with graduate standing. Biomedical Engineering Course Listing 644

13 CIVIL, ARCHITECTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING - Dept. Code: CAE DEGREE PROGRAMS The Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of: Master of Science in Architectural Engineering Master of Science in Civil Engineering Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering The specialty areas of study in Civil Engineering include: structural engineering and structural materials environmental engineering water-resources engineering The specialty areas of study in Architectural Engineering include: integrated building systems MEP systems In all fields of specialization, up to one-half of the required course work for the selected degree may be taken outside of the Department. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS All students applying to the graduate program are required to submit GRE scores and three letters of recommendation. Admission criteria are described under Colleges of Engineering Graduate Admission Requirements. A. International students should consult the section on admissions. B. Students who hold a bachelor s degree in a field other than their proposed major may be admitted to the graduate program and to candidacy upon completion of appropriate undergraduate deficiency courses, in addition to the regular requirements for the graduate degree. MASTER OF SCIENCE A. Requirements for the M.S. degree are listed in this Bulletin under Engineering and under Master s Degree General. B. A total of 6 credits of transfer and/or exchange coursework not counted towards the student s bachelor s degree may be taken at another institution and used to satisfy requirements for the M.S. degree. C. Both a thesis option and a non-thesis option are available. 645

14 D. There is also a 5-year B.S./M.S. option available for qualified undergraduate students enrolled within the Department. For this combined degree program only, students are allowed to transfer up to 9 credits of graduate coursework from a semester spent abroad. The coursework resulting in the 9-credit transfer is to be approved by the student's M.S. advisor prior to initiating the study abroad program. E. Of 30 required credits, up to 6 may be thesis research. At least 12 credits must be at the 600 level, of which up to 6 credits can be thesis research, independent study, or, for 5-year BS-MS candidates, Capstone Design. F. The student and an advisory committee plan the students overall program. 1. The advisory committee consists of a minimum of 3 members. 2. The chair of the committee shall be a full-time faculty member from the CAE Department, one member must be from outside the Department and hold a Ph.D., and one member other than the chair must be either a full-time or part-time member of the Department. 3. One of the committee members must be a member of the Graduate Faculty. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY A. Regulations concerning admission, course requirements, residence requirements, qualifying and final examinations, and dissertation are listed in this Bulletin under Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy. B. A total of 6 credits of transfer and/or exchange coursework beyond those counted towards the student s bachelor s and master s degrees may be taken at another institution and used to satisfy requirements for the Ph.D. degree. Students entering without a previous master s degree may use a total of 12 such credits to satisfy requirements for the Ph.D. C. For students with a previous master s degree, 18 credits of coursework are required, six of which must be at the 600 level in courses other than independent study. For students entering without a previous master s degree, 42 credits of coursework are required, 12 of which must be at the 600 level in courses other than independent study. D. The student and a supervisory committee plan the students overall program. E. A separate dissertation committee may be formed to oversee the progress of the dissertation but, in most instances, the student s supervisory committee also serves as the dissertation committee. F. The supervisory/dissertation committee shall be composed of a minimum of 4 members. 1. Three members, including the chair, shall be members of the Graduate Faculty, and one member shall be from outside the Department and hold a Ph.D. 2. A minimum of two members, including the chair of the committee, must be full-time members from the CAE Department. 646

15 RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES - CIVIL/ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING Current research activities in the Department include properties of concrete materials,, composite structural systems, fiber-reinforced concrete, modeling and simulation of engineering materials, multi-scale modeling of materials, fracture mechanics, structural steel behavior, structural health monitoring, structural repair and rehabilitation, energy, indoor air quality, heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC),, environmentally compatible construction materials and systems, life-cycle building systems integration, and sustainable affordable housing. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES - ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Current research activities in the Department include development of new physicochemical water and wastewater treatment processes, potable wastewater reuse, solid and hazardous waste management, health and environmental risk analysis, environmental/economic planning for sustainable development, hazardous waste remediation, environmental health studies, water quality studies, ground-water, surfacewater, and contaminant-transport processes, hydrologic processes, water resources planning and management, and water policy. Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Course Listing 647

16 ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING - Dept. Code: EEN Current research interests of the faculty include Machine Learning and Artificial Decision Modeling Intelligence Biometrics Image Processing and Computer Vision Bioinformatics and Computational Underwater imaging and vision Biology Networks and Information Security Grid Computing Network Congestion Control Wireless Network Network Science Databases Data Mining Evidence and Data Fusion Signal Processing and Filtering Acoustics, Speech, and Audio Processing Big Data Storage Systems Learning from Data Communications Multimedia Systems and Networks Systems Engineering Photonics and Integrated Optics Optoelectronic Devices Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Optical Imaging and Sensing Bio-Nanotechnology Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) DEGREE PROGRAMS I. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING A. The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department offers the Degree of Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering with 24 course credits and 6 thesis credits or 30 course credits and no thesis. II. THE FIVE-YEAR B.S.E.E. - M.S.E.C.E DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM The first three years are the same as in the undergraduate B.S.E.E. program with 97 credits. The remaining 55 credits should include at least ten graduate courses of which, at least four are at the 600 level. Please consult your academic advisor for selection of appropriate graduate courses. III. THE FIVE-YEAR B.S.CP.E. - M.S.E.C.E DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM: The first three years are the same as in the undergraduate B.S.Cp.E. program with 98 credits. The remaining 56 credits should include at least ten graduate courses of which, at least four are at the 600 level. Please consult your academic advisor for selection of appropriate graduate courses. 648

17 IV. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY A. The program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy complies in full with the requirements of the Graduate School concerning admission, residence requirements, qualifying examinations and the dissertation. B. Course requirements for the Ph.D. are described under the College of Engineering section. C. There is no foreign language requirement. D. The Ph.D. program in the Department will concentrate on a variety of emphasis areas for study and research. 500-level courses are open to advanced undergraduates and to graduate students; 600 level courses are open only to graduate students. Electrical and Computer Engineering Course Listing 649

18 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING - Dept. Code: IEN DEGREE PROGRAMS I. Department Mission Statement The Department of Industrial Engineering mission is to provide contemporary and relevant industrial and systems engineering education and research; impart knowledge and skills necessary to design and to improve a variety of manufacturing and service processes; promote life-long learning; and contribute to emerging societal needs. II. MASTER OF SCIENCE A. The Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering includes the following areas of concentration: 1. Engineering Management 2. Ergonomics and Human Factors 3. Health Care Systems 4. Management of Technology 5. Manufacturing Engineering 6. Occupational Health and Safety 7. Operations Research 8. Productivity Engineering 9. Quality B. Students (other than University of Miami graduates) applying for graduate admission to the College should submit three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant s abilities and background. Students who hold a bachelor s degree in a field other than Industrial Engineering may be admitted to the graduate program and to candidacy upon completion of appropriate undergraduate deficiency courses, in addition to the regular requirements for the graduate degree. A student s overall program is planned by the student and the Graduate Advisor. C. Requirements for the Master of Science Degree (both thesis and non-thesis option): 1. An approved integrated program with a minimum of 30 semester credits with a 3.0 average or better on all credits attempted and no single grade below C at the University of Miami while a graduate student. 2. At least twelve (12) course credits must be at the 600 level. THESIS OPTION (30 Credits) 5 Common Core Courses 15 Credits 3 Elective Courses 9 Credits Master's Thesis (IEN 710) 6 Credits TOTAL 30 Credits 650

19 NON-THESIS OPTION (30 Credits) 5 Common Core Courses 15 Credits 4 Elective Courses 12 Credits Master's Project (IEN 694) 3 Credits TOTAL 30 Credits (Note: All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise indicated) COMMON CORE COURSES IEN 612 -Design of Experiments IEN 642 Linear Programming and Extensions (or advanced level Operations Research course) IEN Ergonomics and Occupational Biomechanics (or advanced level Human Factors course) IEN Supply Chain Management or IEN 572 Management of Technological Innovation (or advanced level Management Course) IEN Advanced Production Systems Notes: i. In addition to the above required courses, the student will have to take other graduate level elective courses to fulfill the degree requirements. A list of approved electives is maintained by the Graduate Advisor in the Department of Industrial Engineering. Substitution of courses is allowed, but must be approved by the Graduate Advisor and the Department Chairman. ii. 500-level courses are open to advanced undergraduates and to graduate students; 600-level courses are open only to graduate students. iii. 500-level and 600-level courses are also open to qualified graduate students majoring in other disciplines. D. The Department of Industrial Engineering offers a Five-Year Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Master of Science in Industrial Engineering Program (BSIE/MSIE Program). 1. This program is specifically designed for those students who want to pursue their graduate study as soon as they complete their undergraduate study in Industrial Engineering. 2. The special conditions for this Five-Year BSIE/MSIE Program are as follows: a) The student must declare his/her intent to participate before the end of their Junior year by submitting an official application to the department graduate committee for admission into the MSIE portion of the program. Exceptions to this rule must be approved by the department faculty. 651

20 b) A student wishing to withdraw from the Five-Year Program without the MSIE degree must complete all the requirements for the BSIE program, including the IEN 494 Senior Project in order to get his/her BSIE degree. c) To qualify for the MSIE degree, the student must meet all the pertinent Graduate School requirements, including an acceptable score on the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) and a minimum of 3.0 GPA. d) The student is awarded both the BSIE and MSIE degrees at the end of the fifth year when all requirements are satisfied. E. An interdisciplinary M.S. degree program in Environmental Health and Safety and an M.S. degree program in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety are offered through the Department of Industrial Engineering in collaboration with the School of Medicine. These programs of study are individually structured to fit the student s interests and career objectives. F. The Department of Industrial Engineering, in cooperation with the School of Business Administration, offers three programs: 1. a dual MSIE/MBA weekend executive program, 2. an M.S. in Management of Technology, 3. an M.S. in Quality Management. For more details on these programs, contact the Department of Industrial Engineering. III. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY A. The Department offers a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering for students with a background in engineering and a Ph.D. in Ergonomics and Human Factors for students with a background in engineering and/or related sciences. B. General requirements for award of the Doctor of Philosophy degree include: 1. Sixty credits beyond the baccalaureate degree are the minimum requirement for the Ph.D. 2. At least 24 must have been taken in residence at the University of Miami. A minimum of 12 dissertation credits must be taken. C. Course work requirements depend on the student s background, and are established by the Graduate Advisor and the Department Chairman. D. To maintain status as a graduate student, registration in each fall and spring semester is required. Otherwise, admission lapses and permission to re-enter must be granted. E. Once a student has completed all course and required research credits, he or she must enroll in Research in Residence status until the degree has been granted. Research in Residence status is considered full time enrollment. Time restrictions on obtaining degrees will be strictly enforced and can be waived only by the Dean of the Graduate School. F. A written qualifying examination is to be taken by each doctoral degree candidate during the first year of graduate work. The department may specify that the student must take an oral examination as well. In those cases, normally, the student shall pass the written examination before the oral examination is conducted. Upon completion of the examination process, the Graduate Advisor notifies the 652

21 Department Chairman that the student has passed or failed the examination. A student who fails the examination may be permitted to retake it, with the permission of the Graduate Advisor and the Chairman. Qualifying examinations normally will not be given during the summer months. The applicant must hold a 3.0 average on all credits attempted with no single grade below "C" at the University of Miami while a graduate student. G. Each student in the Ph.D. program in Industrial Engineering has to take and pass 5 qualifying exams in the following areas: Management of Technology, Ergonomics & Biomechanics, Operations Research, Manufacturing Engineering, and Statistics & Regression analysis. H. Each student in Ph.D. program in Ergonomics and Human Factors has to take and pass 5 qualifying exams in the following areas: Ergonomics and Human Factors, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, Biomechanics, and Statistics & Regression analysis I. Upon completing the course requirements, passing the qualifying exams, and successfully defending the Ph.D. proposal, the student is eligible for admission to the Ph.D. candidacy. J. Upon passing the qualifying exams, the student in consultation with his/her selected Ph.D. Dissertation committee chair will decide on the dissertation committee members. The Dissertation committee will consist of not less than four members, three from the Department s graduate faculty, one from outside the Department. The chairman has to be a member of the graduate faculty. The duties of the Dissertation Committee are: 1. To consult with and to advise students on their research. 2. To meet, at intervals, to review progress and expected results. 3. To read and comment upon the draft dissertation. 4. To meet, when the dissertation is completed, to conduct the final oral examination and to satisfy itself that the dissertation is a contribution to knowledge and that it is written in lucid and correct English and submitted in approved form. 5. The candidate is well advised to have a final acceptable typescript of the dissertation in the hands of each member of his/her committee at a time reasonably in advance of the final defense of the work. K. There are no foreign language requirements for the Ph.D. degree. Industrial Engineering Course Listing 653

22 MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING - Dept. Code: MAE DEGREE PROGRAMS I. The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers courses and provides facilities for two programs of graduate study and research in Mechanical Engineering, leading to the degrees of Master of Science Doctor of Philosophy A. The program of study must reflect the importance of underlying principles of the physical sciences and mathematical analysis to all phases of modern mechanical engineering. B. Within the department, specializations are available in Fluid Mechanics Heat Transfer Energy Conversion Hydrogen Energy Environmental Engineering Materials Science, Solid Mechanics Internal Combustion Engines Robotics Controls and Design Composite Materials Aerodynamics and CFD Optimization and Reliability Nano-Bio-Systems Nano Mechanics Fuel Cells C. It is expected that each graduate student will indicate early in his/her graduate work (within the first year), the particular area in which he/she intends to concentrate his/her efforts as well as the faculty advisor for dissertation. II. MASTER OF SCIENCE A. One academic year, or equivalent, spent in full time graduate study will be the minimum time necessary for a student to fulfill the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. B. General requirements for the M.S. degree are listed under the Engineering heading of this section and in the general information of this Bulletin. C. Students applying for acceptance to degree status must comply with the general requirements of the Graduate School. D. Both a 30 credit hour thesis option and a 30 credit hour non-thesis option are available. 1. The student taking the Thesis Option must take an oral examination in defense of the thesis. 2. The student taking the Non-Thesis Option must complete a 3-credit Graduation Project at the end of the course program. 3. The Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Management Option) can only be taken under the Non-Thesis Option. a) This degree specialization combines 15 credits selected from graduate business courses with 15 credits in a graduate engineering area of concentration. b) An undergraduate degree in engineering is required. 654

23 III. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY A. The program in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy complies in full with the regulations of the Graduate School concerning admission, residence requirements, qualifying and final examinations and the dissertation. B. There is no foreign language requirement. C. All candidates for the Ph.D. degree are expected to complete an integrated program of studies in mechanical engineering, mathematics, physics and/or chemistry in preparation for the Qualifying Examination. D. A qualifying examination is to be taken by each doctoral degree student within the first year. In the qualifying examination, the student is expected to demonstrate his/her competence in certain basic courses appropriate to modern mechanical engineering to the satisfaction of the department. A Ph.D. student will be admitted to candidacy after passing the qualifying examination as well as the defense of dissertation proposal. E. One or two years beyond admittance to candidacy will usually be found necessary for the completion of an acceptable dissertation, whereupon the student will be required to pass the Final Oral Defense of the Dissertation. F. The candidate may, if he/she so desires, pursue for his/her dissertation an investigation in connection with any of the research projects in progress in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department or, in the case of interdisciplinary programs, in other Colleges/Schools such as the School of Marine and Atmospheric Science or the Medical School. 500 level courses are open to advanced undergraduates and to graduate students; 600 level courses are open only to graduate students. IV. CLEAN ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE A. The Clean Energy Research Institute in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering acts as the focal point of energy and environment related activities in the College of Engineering. B. Its goals are: to conduct research and to generate research proposals to investigate energy and environmental problems; to organize seminars, workshops and conferences using researchers within and without the University; to assemble, compile, publish and disseminate information on every aspect of energy and environmental problems; and to cooperate with other organs of the University, other academic institutions, government and private organizations in connection with the above listed activities. C. The current activities of the Institute include research into hydrogen as a clean, inexhaustible synthetic fuel, environmental damage caused by fossil fuels, global warming and its remediation, instabilities in boiling systems, solar cooling and heating, hybrid solar collectors, remote sensing applied to energy related problems and solar energy, system optimization and reliability of solar and wind energy systems, and organization of national and international conferences and symposia on energy and environmental problems. V. Research Laboratories Aerospace Materials Simulation Laboratory 655

24 Aerodynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics Laboratory Design and Manufacturing Laboratory Fuel Cells Laboratory Thermo-Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Integrated Nano-Bio-Systems Laboratory Internal Combustion Laboratory Materials Laboratory Materials Modeling Laboratory Measurements Laboratory Optimization and Reliability Laboratory Robotics and Intelligent Systems Engineering Laboratory Stress Analysis Laboratory Tissue Biomechanics Laboratory Wind Tunnel Laboratory Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Course Listing 656