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Program checklist · PhD

Mechanical Engineering, PhD

Binghamton University · Vestal, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
PhD
Credential class
ceterms:DoctoralDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department offers graduate programs in the broad field of mechanical engineering. The PhD program prepares students for basic and applied research in mechanical engineering.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196079
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196079_3459f104
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

0 items

    Residency Requirement

    0 items

      Satisfactory Academic Progress

      0 items

        Research Requirement

        3 items
        1. Students pursuing the PhD in mechanical engineering must complete a research dissertation.*
          Not resolved to a course
        2. The written dissertation and an oral presentation defending the dissertation must be approved by the student’s research committee before they are eligible for the degree.
          Not resolved to a course
        3. Publication of the student’s research in an archival journal is expected.
          Not resolved to a course

        Obtaining an Advisor

        3 items
        1. Explaining the department requirements for the PhD degree
          Not resolved to a course
        2. Assisting the student in establishing a preliminary course of study
          Not resolved to a course
        3. Informing the student of selecting an advisor
          Not resolved to a course

        Guidance Committee

        0 items

          Learning Contract

          0 items

            Course Requirements (24 credit hours)

            4 items
            1. ME 535
              Analytical Methods I
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            2. ME 537
              Advanced Numerical Methods, Optimization & Statistics OR ME 600-level course
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            3. 4 graduate-level ME courses selected from one area of emphasis (AOE)
              Not resolved to a course
              12
            4. 2 technical electives that must be graduate-level ME courses or other Watson College graduate courses approved by the faculty advisor
              Not resolved to a course
              6

            PhD Qualifying Evaluation

            0 items

              Part 1: Recommendation Letter from Faculty Advisor

              0 items

                Part 2: Average Grade for Math and Area of Emphasis (AOE) Courses

                3 items
                1. ME 535
                  Analytical Methods I
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. ME 537
                  Advanced Numerical Methods, Optimization & Statistics OR ME 600-level course
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. All AOE classes (at least 4 must be included)
                  Not resolved to a course

                PhD Comprehensive Examination

                0 items

                  Preparation and Approval of Prospectus

                  0 items

                    Admission to Candidacy

                    0 items

                      Evidence of Proficiency in Teaching

                      2 items
                      1. Teaching two lectures
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. Teaching one lecture and two recitations
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Seminar Attendance

                      0 items

                        Oral Defense of PhD Dissertation

                        0 items

                          Summary of Minimum Requirements

                          6 items
                          1. Submission of learning contract
                            Not resolved to a course
                          2. Satisfaction of qualifying evaluation requirement
                            Not resolved to a course
                          3. Satisfaction of comprehensive exam requirement
                            Not resolved to a course
                          4. Submission of prospectus and presentation of proposed research in an open colloquium
                            Not resolved to a course
                          5. Acceptance of prospectus by the guidance committee
                            Not resolved to a course
                          6. Oral presentation and defense of dissertation
                            Not resolved to a course

                          PhD Timeline

                          0 items

                            Additional Information about the Program

                            0 items
                              Source. Binghamton University, catalog 2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide — https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=2218&returnto=313. Captured page pages/0198.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.