University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

An Interdisciplinary Concentration on Energy for Master of Science in Engineering

Starting Date – Fall 2008

The study in energy track addresses issues in the efficient generation, transfer, conversion and utilization of thermal/electrical energy. The electrical engineering students in energy track will deal with challenging problems in designing future power devices and systems to deliver or consume electrical energy in a reliable and economical manner. The mechanical engineering students in the energy concentration will focus on challenging problems in designing future thermal systems to deliver, consume or converse thermal energy in a reliable and economical manner. Every student in this energy track will also need to consider various means to reduce environmental impacts, e.g. planning for renewable energy sources.

The admission requirements are consistent with the MS engineering program of CEAS. Students in the track are encouraged to undertake the thesis option. This option requires students to write MS theses with at least 3 thesis credits and take at least 21 credits of the following courses including at least four 700 level courses in their major, i.e. electrical engineering (EE) students must fulfill the 700-level requirement with EE courses and mechanical engineering (ME) students must fulfill the 700-level requirement with ME courses. For non-thesis option, students are required to take at least 30 credits of the following courses including at least five 700 level courses in their major. Students under non-thesis option must undergo comprehensive examination before graduation. To enroll in any course in the concentration, the student must meet the prerequisites or receive the consent of the instructor.

Available courses for the energy concentration