Master of Engineering in Integrated Microsystems
Overview
The Master of Engineering in Integrated Microsystems (M. Eng. in Integrated Microsystems) is a 30 credit hour program, whereas the Certificate for Advanced Studies (CASE) requires 15 credit hours.
- Microsystems, including design/analysis and applicaitons
- Product Development, manufacturing, and microfabrication
- Specialization in topics ranging from wireless circuits to bioMEMS
- Business and Management
- Writing Technical Proposals
This program is designed to strengthen students' core engineering skills in a given discipline while being flexible enough to provide the opportunity to explore complementary areas. Our students will gain valuable business skills for product and process development. The interdisciplinary design team project focuses on current problems in microsystems industry.
Background
The degree is a Master of Engineering in Integrated Microsystems is offered at the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. This unique program provides the opportunity for students to gain a deep understanding, in particular of the Wireless Integrated Microsystems/Micro Electro Mechanical System Technology while gaining a breadth in complementary engineering disciplines.
Degree Objective
The M. Eng. in Integrated Microsystems is motivated by the need for technical leaders in the Wireless Integrated Microsystems/Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (WIMS/MEMS) areas who have depth in their own engineering disciplines, breath across engineering disciplines, knowledge of basic management issues, and the ability to lead project teams. This need has been defined through numerous discussions with industry. Further, the collaboration and the development of the degree in each of the three institutions, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University and University of Michigan-Ann Arbor correlate the development of this emerging technology. The M. Eng. in Integrated Microsystems is a key element of that portfolio of degree programs.
Certificate Objective
The purpose of the Certificate for Advanced Study in Engineering (CASE) in Integrated Microsystems is to provide an opportunity for more flexible professional education to students who need course work or training in some specialties for skill enhancement and may already have a post-graduate education. Link to example curriculum for (CASE in Integrated Microsystems).
Degree Requirements
The master of Engineering in Integrated Microsystems degree has the following requirements:
A total of 30 credit hours of course work, of which at least 24 credit hours must be graded (not pass/fail), and at least 18 credit hours must be at the 500 level and above. A minimum grade point average of 5.0/9.0 (i.e. a B average) is also required.
DL=Offered through Distance Learning
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |||||||
| Course Title | Crd. | 1.F | 1.W | 1.SS | 2.F | 2.W | 2.SS | |
| A. Technical Depth (Core) Courses: 12 Credit Hours | ||||||||
| EECS 414* | Introduction to MEMS (DL) | 4 | X | |||||
| EECS 514 | Advanced MEMS Technologies and Devices (DL) | 4 | X | |||||
| EECS 515 | Advanced Integrated Microsystems (DL) | 4 | X | |||||
| B. Technical Breadth Courses: 6-8 Credit Hours | ||||||||
| FABRICATION PROCESS CONCENTRATION EXAMPLE | ||||||||
| EECS 425 | Integrated Microsystems Laboratory | 4 | X | |||||
| EECS 528 | Microelectronics Processing | 3 | X | |||||
| WIRELESS CONCENTRATE EXAMPLE | ||||||||
| EECS 531 | Antenna Theory and Design | 4 | ||||||
| EECS 430 | Radiowave Propogation | 4 | ||||||
| CIRCUITS CONCENTRATION EXAMPLE | ||||||||
| EECS 413 | Monolithic Amplifier Circuits | 4 | ||||||
| EECS 522 | Analog ICs for Communications | 4 | ||||||
| BIO/FLUIDS CONCENTRATION EXAMPLE | ||||||||
| BME 518 | Biological Systems | 4 | ||||||
| EECS 509 | BioMEMS (DL) | 4 | ||||||
| C. Managment/Product Development/Manufacturing Processes/Economic Factors: 5-8 Credit Hours |
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| EECS 830 | Societal Impact Seminar | 2 | X | |||||
| MFG 461 | Quality Engineering | 4 | X | |||||
| MFG 599 | Financial Analysis for Modern Mfg. | 3 | ||||||
| D. Design Project 4 - 6 Credit Hours | ||||||||
| ENGR 600 | Design Team Project (Practicum) | 4 | X | |||||
| *ME 553 may be substituted as equivalent. | ||||||||
DL=Offered through Distance Learning
Admission
Professionals who are employed in technology-related activities, or recent graduates with sciences or engineering degrees, may be admitted into the program. Some specific admission requirements include the following:
- An undergraduate degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology or mathematics
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and/or industrial experience are strongly recommended. Interested students can obrain apply online.
Faculty and Students
The Integrated MicroSystems Program relies upon courses and faculty from various departments in the College of Engineering and other schools. Integrated MicroSystems students participate in the Manufacturing Seminar Series and work in teams on real-world problems. Faculty from various departments in engineering will also be asked to participate in providing lectures for these courses and in supervising student project teams.
