Electrochemical Engineering (MS)

Graduates of the master's program in Electrochemical Engineering (MECHE) will be able to:

Identify critical scientific questions and technological goals in electrochemical engineering.
Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation and modeling in electrochemical engineering, analyze and interpret the data, and use engineering judgment to reach conclusions from the results.
Communicate orally and in writing effectively with diverse audiences.
Understand the impact of electrochemical engineering in modern society, considering the public’s welfare and cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
Acquire and apply new knowledge to solve electrochemical engineering problems.

Program Policy Document:

Please see the Program Policy Document for more information.

Requirements for the Degree:

The Masters in Electrochemical Engineering degree requires 30 total credit hours of course work. Of these 30 credits, 15 credits consist of core-courses, 6 credits are chosen from an approved list of professional skills courses, and an additional 9 credits from an approved list of technical electives (see below). Other courses could be included after approval by the program director. The program will follow an admissions scheduled that is similar as the one followed by the departments doctoral degree program. To graduate,

All graduate students must maintain a cumulative grade-point index of 3.0.
Students must earn a grade of B- or higher in all courses counting towards the degree requirement.

Core Courses:

A total of 15 credits of core course work is required of all students.

All students must take these two courses:

CHEG 632 - Electrochemical Energy Engineering Credit(s): 3
CHEM 622 - Electroanalytical Chemistry Credit(s): 3

Students must take at least one of the following courses:

CHEG 600 - Introduction to Science and Engineering of Polymer Systems Credit(s): 3
CHEG 616 - Chemistry and Physics of Surfaces and Interfaces Credit(s): 3
CHEG 811 - Chemical Interfaces and Surfaces Credit(s): 2
CHEG 850 - Electrochemical Processes Credit(s): 2
Note: One (1) cr from CHEG666 Special Projects can be used to meet the 15-credit core course requirement. This credit cannot then be used towards the Professional Skill courses.

All students must take at least one of the following courses:

MEEG 642 - Introduction to Fuel Cells Credit(s): 3
MEEG 644 - Energy Storage Credit(s): 3

Professional Skills Courses:

A total of 6 credits of courses must be taken from the following list:

Communication
CHEG 603 - Scientific Communication Credit(s): 2
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
CHEG 595 - Intellectual Property for Engineers and Scientists Credit(s): 3
ENTR 653 - Entrepreneurial Leadership Credit(s): 3
ENTR 654 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship Credit(s): 3
ENTR 660 - High Technology Entrepreneurship Credit(s): 3
Internship
CHEG 666 - SPECIAL PROBLEM Credit(s): 1-12
Note: CHEG 666 up to 4 credits as approved by the program director—recommended but not required for the degree
Sustainability and Economics
CHEG 613 - Topics in Energy and the Environment Credit(s): 3
CHEG 625 - Green Engineering Credit(s): 3

Elective Courses:

All students must take at least 9 credits of courses from the following list:

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
CHEG 614 - Special Topics in Energy Credit(s): 3
CHEG 820 - Kinetic Processes Credit(s): 2
CHEG 821 - Diffusive Transport Processes Credit(s): 2
CHEG 851 - Applied Thermodynamics Credit(s): 2
Electrical and Computer Engineering
ELEG 617 - The Smart Grid Credit(s): 3
ELEG 628 - Solar Energy Technology and Application Credit(s): 3
ELEG 637 - Energy Systems Credit(s): 3
ELEG 657 - Renewable Energy Microgrids Credit(s): 3
Materials Science and Engineering
MSEG 606 - Corrosion and Protection Credit(s): 3
MSEG 832 - Principles of Polymerization Credit(s): 3
Mechanical Engineering
MEEG 653 - Manufacturing Processes and Systems Credit(s): 3
MEEG 654 - Additive Manufacturing: Materials, Processes and Applications Credit(s): 3
MEEG 658 - Sustainable Manufacturing Credit(s): 3
MEEG 675 - Mechatronics Credit(s): 3