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Solid Mechanics Certificate

The Solid Mechanics Certificate allows students to specialize in the mechanical behavior of engineering materials under both static and dynamic loading conditions.  Courses may be chosen to emphasize material selection and behavior in structures, machines, or in biological systems.

Course List

Solid Mechanics Certificate

Courses Credits
Four (4) courses chosen from:

(These courses are generally available at least once a year)

  • CE352 – Principles of Structural Engineering (3)
  • ME301 – Solid Mechanics I (3)
  • ME303 – Solid Mechanics II (3)
  • ME356 – Introduction to Solid Biomechanics (3)
  • ME442 – Corrosion Engineering (3)
  • ME450 – Advanced Mech of Materials (3)
  • ME462 – Machine Design (3)
  • ME470 – Finite Element Methods (3)
  • ME472 – Vibrations (3)
  • ME493 – Internship (1 – 12) *
  • ME496 – Independent Study (1 – 4) *
  • MSE312 – Mechanical Behavior of Materials (3)
 12
Total 12

* Maximum of 3 credits from courses numbered 493 to 496 from ME

* A maximum of three (3) credits of ME493 or ME496 that have a solid mechanics element may be applied toward the certificate requirements. The courses must be approved by the faculty advisor for ME496 or the internship coordinator for ME496.