Master in Mechanical Engineering - Specialization in Alternative Energy

The Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Gurabo Campus offers the degrees of Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Engineering (ME) in Mechanical Engineering. In both options, students can choose between a specialization in Alternative Energy , a specialization in Aerospace Engineering or a general training in Mechanical Engineering.

The Alternative Energy specialization provides the student with the opportunity for development through courses and research in the management of various alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, ocean, and biofuels. Students in this field benefit from the excellent collaboration with the Puerto Rico Energy Center (PREC) at our School of Engineering.

Curriculum

Core Courses (12 credits)

• MEEN 501 Finite Element Analysis
• MEEN 601 Advanced Mathematics for Engineers
• MEEN 604 Aerodynamics 1: Incompressible Flow
• MEEN 641 Sustainable Energy: Solar, Nuclear, Wind, Fuel Cell & Geothermal

Specialty Elective Courses (select 4 courses: 12 credits)

• MEEN 642 Grid Integration & Sustainable Systems
• MEEN 643 Energy Management, Practice, Policy & Ethics
• MEEN 644 Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
• MEEN 645 Wind Energy
• MEEN 646 Solar Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• MEEN 648 Advanced Topics in Alternative Energy
• MEEN 651 Ocean Energy
• MEEN 652 Biofuels
• * MEEN 611 Composite Materials
• * MEEN 616 Introduction to Aeroelasticity
• * MEEN 617 Dynamics of Rotating Machinery
• * MEEN 623 Multi-Scale Turbulence: Aeronautics
• * MEEN 630 Engineering Internship I
• * MEEN 631 Engineering Internships II
• * MEEN 672 Mechanical Vibrations
• * MEEN 673 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• * MEEN 675 MEMS and Energy Harvesting
• * MEEN 676 Design Optimization
• * MEEN 681 Introduction to Biomechanics
• * MEEN 682 Systems Engineering
• * MEEN 683 Friction, Wear and Lubrication
• * MEEN 684 Advanced Tribology
• * MEEN 685 Applied Modern Control

* The course is also available in other areas of specialization.

Degree Requirements (6 credits)

• MS Thesis

or

• MEEN 694 Special Project

Curriculum

First Year - First Semester

• MEEN 501 Finite Element Analysis
• MEEN 601 Advanced Mathematics for Engineers
• MEEN 604 Aerodynamics 1: Incompressible Flow

First Year - Second Semester

• MEEN 641 Sustainable Energy: Solar, Nuclear, Wind, Fuel Cell & Geothermal
• (MEEN course) Any specialization in aerospace engineering, alternative energy specialization or general course
• (Specialization course) Any alternative energy specialization course

Second Year - First Semester

• MEEN 697 MS Thesis
• (Specialization course) Any alternative energy specialization course
• (MEEN course) Any specialization in aerospace engineering, alternative energy specialization or general course

Second Year - Second Semester

• MEEN 697 MS Thesis

or

• MEEN 694 Special Project

Admissions

General requirements

• Complete application for admission.
• Pay $ 25.00 application fee (non-refundable). Pay by check or money order payable to the Universidad Ana G. Méndez.
• Deliver official transcript of credits from the (accredited) university where you obtained your bachelor's degree.
• Interview with the program director / coordinator, if required.
• Submit an essay on a topic selected by the admissions committee, if required.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation. School of Education requires 2. Download the Letter of Recommendation format.
• Exam results according to School to enter: EXADEP, GMAT, GRE.

Special requirements

• Overall minimum average: 2.75.
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering.
• Interview.
• Letters of recommendation: 3. Download the format of the Letter of Recommendation.