The Collaborative Accelerated Master's Program (CAMP) in Mechanical Engineering between Assumption University and WPI allows undergraduate students at Assumption University, after graduating with their bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Physics, to pursue an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering at WPI in an accelerated manner. Assumption University students in majors relevant to Mechanical Engineering (including, Mathematics and Physics) or who otherwise have the necessary coursework may be eligible for this program.
This accelerated master’s program is part of the Collaborative Accelerated Master’s Programs (CAMPs) Framework between Assumption University and WPI. In addition to the rules and regulations stipulated in the CAMPs Framework between Assumption and WPI, the following sections provide additional information and rules specific to students who wish to obtain their M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering at WPI as part of this CAMPs Framework.
Assumption University students interested in this accelerated M.S. Program in Mechanical Engineering at WPI are encouraged to consult with their undergraduate academic advisor and with the CAMP in Mechanical Engineering Coordinators at Assumption University and at WPI about course selection that would best prepare them for the master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at WPI. Students are encouraged to take recommended Engineering Science (ES) coursework from WPI during their sophomore and junior years at Assumption University, to prepare for the coursework in Mechanical Engineering at the senior and graduate levels.
Unless otherwise noted, Assumption University 4-credit undergraduate courses carry 3 WPI graduate credits; and Assumption University 3-credit undergraduate courses carry 2 WPI graduate credits. WPI 3-credit graduate courses carry 3 credits at Assumption University; and WPI 3-credit undergraduate courses carry 3 credits at Assumption University. Please note that WPI undergraduate courses are subject to an internal credit conversion when being counted for a WPI graduate degree, with 3 WPI undergraduate credits being equivalent to 2 WPI graduate credits.
Undergraduate Preparatory Courses at WPI or Assumption University
Students are strongly recommended to take all the courses in at least three of the following four areas during their undergraduate studies, prior to taking senior- and graduate-level courses in those areas. Note that these courses cannot be counted towards the M.S. degree (since they are below the senior level). Unless specifically noted, students should check with their AU advisors to determine whether these courses can count towards their AU B.A. degree.
Design and Manufacturing
- ES 1020 Introduction to Engineering or PHY 213 Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving at Assumption University
Thermal Fluids
- ES 3001 Thermodynamics or CHE 311 Physical Chemistry I at Assumption University**
- ES 3003 Heat Transfer*
- ES 3004 Fluid Mechanics*
Structure and Materials
- ES 2001 Introduction to Materials Science*
- ES 2501 or PHY 301 Mechanics I: Statics at Assumption University
- ES 2502 Stress Analysis*
Dynamics and Controls
- ES 3011 Control Engineering
- ES 2503 or PHY 302 Mechanics II: Dynamics at Assumption Univeristy
Note:
Courses marked with (*): Are eligible to count as Assumption University Physics electives.
**CHE 311 Physical Chemistry I is sufficient preparation for graduate-level ME Thermal Fluids courses, but not for 4000-level ME Thermal Systems Design courses (ME 4422 and 4429), which require WPI's ES 3001 course as preparation.
Additional optional suggested ES courses include:
- ES 1310 Introduction to Computer Aided Design
Assumption University courses eligible toward the M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering at WPI:
The following is a list of senior-level Assumption University courses that are eligible for double-counting with the M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at WPI. Each course is worth 2 graduate credits towards the M.S. degree.
PHY 480 Physics Seminar
PHY 491 Independent Study
PHY 492 Independent Study
MAT 401 Senior Seminar
MAT 402 Mathematics Thesis
Program Administration
The names of the CAMP in Mechanical Engineering Coordinators at WPI and at Assumption University are listed below. They will work jointly with the CAMPs Framework Coordinators at Assumption University and at WPI on the academic aspects of and on providing academic advice to students in this CAMP in Mechanical Engineering.
CAMP in Mechanical Engineering Coordinator at WPI:
- Pratap Rao, Professor of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Graduate Coordinator, and Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Committee
CAMP in Mechanical Engineering Coordinator at Assumption University:
- Maria-Teresa Herd, Associate Professor of Physics