Masters Program Student Handbook

The Student Manual is the official statement of University policies, regulations, and expected standards of student conduct that are applicable to all students. While students should be familiar with the manual as a whole, commonly referenced policies for graduate students:  

• Student Life & Conduct
• Leaves of Absence 
• University Grievance Policy for Graduate Students
• Policy on Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Misconduct
• Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment
• Policy on Religious Accommodation for Missed Classes, Assignments, and Exams
• Academic Honesty & Plagiarism
• Graduate Student Parent Policy
• Registration for Students in PhD Programs

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Course Requirements

The current handbook describes two (2) degree plans: a 3-quarter plan and a 4-quarter plan. The 3-quarter plan consists of a one-week workshop and nine (9) 100-unit courses, including three (3) Innovation Leadership courses and six (6) technical courses. The 4-quarter plan consists of a one-week workshop, twelve (12) 100-unit courses, including four (4) Innovation Leadership courses and eight (8) technical courses, and a practicum experience.

Specific technical and Innovation Leadership course requirements are listed in Appendix G. Students should consult their academic advisor when selecting courses to ensure that all track and degree requirements are satisfied.

At least two-thirds (2/3) of the courses applied toward the MEng degree requirements must be MENG-designated courses.

PME does not grant transfer credit for work completed prior to enrollment in the Master of Engineering program. Students who completed coursework at the University of Chicago before enrolling in the MEng program may petition to waive a maximum of one (1) required course, provided that the course proposed for the MEng requirement was not used toward another University of Chicago degree. Students seeking a course waiver should consult PME Academic Programs for eligibility requirements, petition procedures, and applicable deadlines.

Other Degree Requirements

• Both the 3-quarter and 4-quarter degree plans require students complete two (2) career development advising appointments, typically during the Autumn and Winter Quarters of the student’s entering year.
• Each course used to meet program requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
• Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to remain in good academic standing and to earn the degree.

Academic Probation

To remain in good standing, MEng students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. A student who falls below this threshold will be placed on academic probation and meet with the Program Director to develop a strategy to return to good academic standing and complete the degree.

Failure to resolve academic probation within the following quarter by increasing the cumulative GPA to at least 2.0, or failure to participate meaningfully in developing and following an academic plan, may result in dismissal from the program. Students experiencing circumstances that impede their academic progress should contact the Dean of Students Office and the Program Director as soon as possible so that appropriate support and options can be considered.

Students completing the degree over an extended period should be aware that insufficient academic progress may affect financial aid and should consult their financial-aid officer for guidance.

Students’ academic progress and standing are reviewed quarterly throughout their enrollment in the Master of Engineering (MEng) program.

At the conclusion of each academic quarter, PME Academic Programs and the Dean of Students Office may review students’ academic records to assess progress toward degree completion and compliance with program and University academic requirements. The review may include, as applicable:

• Cumulative grade point average and individual course grades;
• Successful completion of required courses and other degree requirements;
• Progress toward completion of the approved MEng curriculum and degree timeline;
• Compliance with residency, enrollment, and other program requirements; and
• Any outstanding academic requirements, conditions, or previously identified concerns.

Students who are making satisfactory academic progress generally will not receive a separate written notification following each quarterly review.

If a review identifies concerns regarding a student’s academic progress or standing, the student will be contacted by PME Academic Programs and/or the Dean of Students Office. Depending on the circumstances, the student may be required to meet with an academic adviser or other appropriate PME representative and may receive written notice outlining the concern, expectations for improvement, applicable deadlines, and potential consequences if satisfactory progress is not achieved.

Decisions on academic standing resulting from the quarterly review process are governed by the academic standing and dismissal policies described in this Handbook. Students seeking reconsideration of an academic decision should follow the Academic Appeals Process described in the next section.  Questions or appeals concerning individual course grades should follow the grading policies and procedures described in the section on Quarterly Registration, Enrollment Status, and Grading.

The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) is committed to providing students with a fair and consistent process for requesting reconsideration of significant academic decisions. A student may submit an appeal when the student believes that an academic decision affecting their status or progress in the Master of Engineering (MEng) program warrants reconsideration.

Academic decisions that may be appealed include, but are not limited to, dismissal from the program or other significant decisions concerning academic standing or progress. An appeal is a request for review of a decision and does not guarantee that the original decision will be changed.

Informal Resolution

Whenever appropriate, students are encouraged to first seek clarification or informal resolution of the matter. Depending on the nature of the concern, the student should consult with the Program Director, Academic Programs, or the PME Dean of Students Office.

Submitting an Academic Appeal

A student seeking formal reconsideration of an academic decision must submit a written appeal to the PME Dean of Students Office within 15 calendar days of receiving written notification of the decision.  Appeals should be addressed to David Taylor, Dean of Students, and submitted to pmedos@uchicago.edu with the subject line “Academic Appeal”. 

The written appeal should:

• Identify the academic decision being appealed;
• Explain the basis for requesting reconsideration;
• Describe any relevant circumstances that the student believes should be considered; and
• Include any documentation or supporting information relevant to the appeal.

The Dean of Students, in consultation with the Program Director, Academic Programs, and/or appropriate faculty or academic leadership, will review the appeal. Individuals with a material conflict of interest will not participate in determining the outcome of the appeal.

The student will be notified in writing of the outcome of the PME review. Submission of an appeal does not automatically delay or suspend the academic decision being appealed unless PME determines otherwise.

Grade Appeals

Questions or concerns regarding a final course grade should follow the grading and grade review procedures described in the Quarterly Registration, Enrollment Status, and Grading section of this Handbook. Students should first seek clarification from the course instructor, as the instructor has primary authority and responsibility for evaluating academic performance and assigning course grades.

University Policies and Additional Review

This academic appeals process is distinct from the University's grievance and disciplinary processes. Concerns involving alleged abuse of authority, discrimination, harassment, academic misconduct, or other matters governed by University policy should be addressed through the applicable University procedure.

Graduate students may consult the University of Chicago Student Manual and the University Grievance Policy for Graduate Students for additional information regarding University-level policies and available review procedures. The PME Dean of Students Office can assist students in identifying the appropriate process for their concern.

Each MEng student is assigned an academic advisor associated with the student’s track. The student’s academic record is reviewed regularly through advising to confirm degree progress, course selection, and access to appropriate support. Advising should result in an updated plan to graduation that identifies future coursework selected by the student and approved by the advisor.

Students who need to request a change of track and/or academic advisor should contact the Program Director and Academic Programs for guidance and approval.

Students experiencing difficulties that may hinder performance or degree progress should contact Academic Programs and the Dean of Students Office early so that appropriate support and resources can be identified.

Registration and Enrollment

MEng students are expected to maintain full-time registration during the autumn, winter, and spring quarters of the academic year. Full-time status requires registration in at least 300 and no more than 400 units of credit. A typical MEng schedule consists of three (3) courses (100-units each) per quarter. Students considering a reduced course load, part-time enrollment, or enrollment above the typical load should consult their academic advisor and Academic Programs before making registration changes.

The Registrar has a guide to registering for courses, and a complete list of UChicago PME courses is published in the Graduate Announcements.

Students are responsible for observing University registration and Add/Drop deadlines. Registration changes must be completed by Friday of the first week of the quarter. (Refer to Appendix A)

Students seeking a leave of absence must contact the Dean of Students Office. Once a leave is approved, the student should meet with the academic advisor and Program Director to establish the length of the absence and a plan for return. Students should understand possible implications for health-insurance coverage, visa status, student-loan repayment, financial aid or stipend eligibility, and access to University privileges, facilities, and services. The University Student Manual contains the controlling leave-of-absence policy.

Grading 

Students in the Master of Engineering (MEng) program are subject to the grading policies of the University of Chicago and the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME). Students should consult with the PME Academic Programs Team before requesting an alternative grading basis, withdrawal, incomplete, or other change that may affect progress toward the degree. Students should be aware that withdrawals, incompletes, or changes in grading basis may affect academic progress, degree completion, financial aid, or immigration status.

Courses applied toward MEng degree requirements must be completed for a quality grade unless the course is designated by PME as being offered exclusively on another grading basis.

Each course used to satisfy MEng degree requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or better. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA to remain in good academic standing and to earn the MEng degree.

Pass/Fail Grading

Courses taken on a Pass/Fail (P/F) basis may not be used to satisfy MEng degree requirements, unless the course is specifically designated by PME as a required or approved course offered only on a Pass/Fail basis.

Students considering a Pass/Fail grading option should consult with the PME Academic Programs Team before requesting permission from the instructor. Instructor approval of a Pass/Fail grading request does not constitute approval for the course to count toward MEng degree requirements.

University and PME deadlines and procedures for requesting Pass/Fail grading continue to apply.

Audited Courses

Audited courses may not be used to satisfy MEng degree requirements. Audited courses do not confer academic credit and do not count toward full-time enrollment.

Students who wish to audit a course must obtain instructor permission and consult with the PME Academic Programs Team regarding registration and any applicable tuition implications.

Withdrawals and Incompletes

Students considering withdrawing from a course or requesting an Incomplete should consult with the PME Academic Programs Team as soon as possible. Withdrawals and Incompletes are governed by applicable University and PME policies and deadlines.

A course with a grade of W (Withdrawal) does not confer credit and therefore cannot be used to satisfy MEng degree requirements.

An Incomplete (I) does not satisfy a degree requirement until the remaining coursework has been completed and a final qualifying grade has been assigned. Students are responsible for completing outstanding work according to the agreement established with the instructor and within applicable University requirements.

Instruction at the University is in person. All PME MEng students must complete their coursework requirements on campus.

Curriculum and course requirements are published in Appendix G, including the list of approved core options and courses that may be used to satisfy the Innovation Leadership requirement.

Petition requests for course substitution are considered exceptions to established Master of Engineering (MEng) degree requirements. Course substitutions are considered individually on a case-by-case basis through the formal petition process. Approval is granted only when consistent with the academic objectives of the program and the policies and procedures of the university. Approval of more than two course substitutions during the program will very rarely be granted, and only under exceptional circumstances.

Students seeking a course substitution must submit a formal petition to the Office of Academic Programs through the PME MEng petition web form. Requests are reviewed by the Academic Programs team, in consultation with the student's faculty adviser and/or Program Director, when appropriate, to determine whether the proposed course aligns with the MEng program's educational objectives, rigor, and learning outcomes.

Students may petition to apply graduate-level courses offered by other University of Chicago Divisions, Schools, or departments toward MEng course requirements. In rare circumstances, a petition for a graduate-level course may be considered to satisfy a Core requirement (refer to Appendix G). Such requests are subject to the same review process and must demonstrate clear academic justification.

Required Documentation

Students must submit the following materials:

• A completed Course Substitution Petition Form.
• A written statement explaining the academic rationale for the request and how the proposed course supports the student's educational objectives.
• A course syllabus or other supporting course materials, if requested by the Office of Academic Programs.

Submission Deadline

Petitions should be submitted no later than the end of the first week of the quarter in which the proposed course will be taken. Requests submitted after this deadline will in most cases be denied. Retroactive petitions after course completion are not permitted.

Final Determination

Each request is evaluated independently based on academic merit, supporting documentation, program learning outcomes, and curricular integrity.

Degrees are awarded at the end of the quarter in which a student completes degree requirements. 

The quarter prior to expected graduation (Winter Quarter for Spring Quarter graduates, or Spring/Summer Quarter for Autumn Quarter graduates), students should:

1. Contact PME Academics to request a degree audit to make sure they are on track to complete degree requirements in the expected timeline. 
2. Update their expected graduation term in my.UChicago.edu to the quarter in which they will earn the degree. 

The quarter of expected graduation, students should:

1. Submit the graduation application in my.uchicago.edu by 11:59pm (CST), on the first Saturday of the quarter (end of week 1). More information about the graduation application can be found here. Please note that students will have the opportunity to update their diploma mailing address later during the quarter. 
2. Update biographical information in my.uchicago.edu to include a non-UChicago e-mail address to ensure receipt of communications about graduation planning. 

The Master of Engineering program does not have a teaching requirement.

The contacts below are organized in the order requested in the handbook review: Program Director/department leadership, academic leadership and advising, program staff who work with graduate students, and the Dean of Students Office.

Students with concerns or questions related to academic progress, advising, courses, program requirements, or other matters affecting their experience may contact Terry Johnson, MEng Program Director, Tracy Walker, Director of Academic Programs, David Taylor in the Office of the Dean of Students, or Amanda Young, Director, Graduate Student Affairs in UChicagoGRAD.

Concerns involving discrimination, harassment, bias, or other conduct covered by university policy should be addressed through the applicable University processes described in the Student Manual. The PME grievance policy and procedures provide additional information regarding available options and processes.

Communications from the PME will be sent by email to the student’s uchicago.edu address. Student communications to the PME will typically also be initiated by email, though formal petitions must be submitted through the ticketing system web form.

MEng students will be added to two PME list servs:

1. pme-meng@lists.uchicago.edu (managed by PME Academic Programs)

2. grads_pme@lists.uchicago.edu (managed by the PME Dean of Students office)

Both listservs above are moderated and for communications from PME Academic Programs and/or the Dean of Students office to distribute communications relevant to students on program information, programming, University resources, and similar topics.  Students may not send messages for distribution to these listservs.

Students may subscribe to the following list to be informed of upcoming PME events:  upcoming_pme_events@lists.uchicago.edu.  Students may distribute information about PME sponsored events to this list (typically, dissertation defense announcements). This list is moderated.

Students may subscribe to the following list for student-to-student communications within PME degree program populations:  pme_grad_council@lists.uchicago.edu.  Students may send communications to this list, such as student social events, non-PME events, and similar. 

Students may subscribe to lists and manage their subscriptions at http://lists.uchicago.edu.

Affiliated students may reserve rooms controlled by the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority will be given to public-facing events, workshops, and department-sponsored events. Room reservations must fall within building operating hours. 

All room requests for the purposes of administering the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University and GSU-UE  should be directed through the UChicagoGRAD Room Reservation Form.

To reserve space, students must email Matt Williams, mattw2@uchicago.edu the following information:

• Name and email of the person leading the event
• Title of the event
• Description of event
• Date of event
• Start and end time(s) of the event
• Estimated number of attendees
• Preferred room
• If there will be any food served

• University Academic Calendar
• Registrar course-registration guidance and Add/Drop deadlines
• Graduate Announcements and PME course listings
• Office of the Bursar policies and payment/late-fee deadlines

The MEng program is a coursework degree program. Research participation is not a required component of the curriculum, and research or research method credits may not be used to satisfy degree requirements. Research is performed as part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)-compliant research appointment.

Students may engage in a variety of practical experiences during their time in the program. In general, students are not permitted to receive both course credit and paid compensation for the same experience. Internships are an exception to this rule, as detailed below.

Laboratory Opportunities

When a laboratory experience is exclusively educational in nature, a student may be approved for enrollment in MENG 39900: Research Methods in Molecular Engineering.

Enrollment in MENG 39900 requires prior approval from the Program Director and the supervising faculty member. Approval is granted only when the proposed experience is primarily instructional, includes clearly defined learning objectives, and complies with university policies governing academic credit. Students requesting enrollment in MENG 39900 must submit the following to the Office of Academic Programs prior to the start of the quarter:

• A Research Credit Petition Form signed by both the supervising faculty member and the student.
• Any additional documentation requested by the Office of Academic Programs.

Approval is granted on a case-by-case basis and does not establish precedent for future requests, and rarely will a student be approved to take the course more than twice during their program. MENG 39900 credit is intended solely to recognize structured educational experiences and may not be used to fulfill degree requirements.

Students participating in paid research appointments are not eligible to enroll in MENG 39900 for the same work.

Paid Research Opportunities 

Students may have the opportunity to participate in faculty-led research outside of the degree requirements, subject to faculty interest, available resources, and project availability. The Office of Academic Programs does not place students in research positions or facilitate research opportunities.

Research is performed as part of a CBA-compliant research appointment. Students with a paid research opportunity should promptly notify the PME Dean of Students office.

Students participating in paid research appointments are not eligible to enroll in MENG 39900 for the same work.

Internship Opportunities: Master of Engineering students are encouraged to apply for and participate in internships, particularly during the summer. Students engaging in a mentored practicum experience in industry, a non-profit, or a national lab (either paid or unpaid) are required to enroll in MENG 39700: Master's Practicum Experience. Students requesting enrollment in MENG 39700 must contact the Dean of Students Office (pmedos@uchicago.edu) prior to the end of the Winter Quarter.

Approval is granted on a case-by-case basis. Rarely will a student be approved to take the course more than twice during their program.

Students participating in an internship should consult with the PME Dean of Students Office to understand any implications for health insurance coverage, visa status, student loan repayment, and stipend eligibility among other concerns. 

Other Professional Opportunities

In addition to providing a rigorous curriculum and meaningful research experiences, the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering aims to develop in its students core competencies in communication, knowledge synthesis, engaged scholarship, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

In UChicago PME’s STAGE Collaboratory, professionals and students from a multitude of artistic, scientific, engineering, and technological disciplines will come together to craft theatrical stories that reflect the scientifically and technologically driven world in which we live.

The Art, Science & Culture Initiative provides opportunities for scholars, students, and arts practitioners, in multiple domains, to pursue original investigations and explore new modes of artistic production and scientific inquiry.

The Chicago Innovation Exchange (CIE) and the Polsky Center provide educational opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration to explore technology and product development; to practice user-centered design skills; and to gain familiarity with entrepreneurial fundamentals.

The myCHOICE program exposes, educates, and provides students with career options and experiences that leverage their strong research training. The program highlights employment opportunities focused on business, education, government policy, industry, innovation, research, and the public sector.

Student Leadership and Involvement:Graduate students are encouraged to enhance their skills through University-wide and divisional leadership activities and PME student leadership and engagement opportunities.

Educational costs include tuition, required fees, and other costs of attendance. Students should consult the Office of the Bursar and Office of Graduate Financial Aid for current information.

The handbook states that, on rare occasions, a student who withdraws from a course after the Add/Drop deadline may be recommended by the academic advisor to the Program Director for a future tuition credit; it further states that this credit may be used once, applies only to courses that satisfy degree requirements, equals 80% of the tuition charged for the withdrawn course, and is posted during the student’s final quarter.

Falling below a 2.0 cumulative GPA may have financial-aid consequences.  Read more about financial aid eligibility.

The University provides graduate students with resources related to professional development, teaching, international student support, English-language development, health and wellness, disability services, safety, diversity and inclusion, civic engagement, and community service. You can find more information about each on the University’s Resources | Campus and Student Life website.

• UChicagoGRAD
• Chicago Center for Teaching
• The Office of International Affairs
• English Language Institute
• Health Promotion | UChicago Student Wellness | The University of Chicago
• UChicago Student Wellness (includes Health Services and the Counseling Center)
• Student Disability Services
• Safety & Security (includes Dean-on-Call, Sexual Assault Dean-on-Call, UCPD, and others)
• UChicago Diversity Initiative
• UChicago Civic Engagement
• Council - UChicagoGRAD | The University of Chicago
• University Community Service Center

Students are encouraged to contact the Dean of Students Office when they are unsure which University resource is appropriate. Early outreach can help connect students with support in a timely manner.

PME is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic community. Diversity and inclusion efforts are supported by Juan Mendoza, Senior Advisor to the Dean for Diversity & Inclusion, and Tracy Walker, Director of Academic Programs & Diversity and Inclusion. Students with questions, concerns, or ideas related to diversity and inclusion may contact pme_di@uchicago.edu. Students may also access University-wide resources for bias reporting and support. Students who believe they have been adversely affected by bias may raise concerns with the PME Dean of Students Office and/or the University office or process designated to provide bias education and support.

At the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, we encourage students and companies to engage and create new value with premier talent, interdisciplinary solutions from cutting-edge research, and world-class materials characterization and processing facilities. UChicago PME is a collaborative environment that’s geared toward enhancing corporate innovation efforts, where students are given the key to incorporate scientific advances and molecular building blocks into tomorrow’s advanced products, materials, and processes.

Learn more about our industry partners and collaborators by visiting the websites listed below.

• Industry | UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
• Partners | UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
• Polsky Center
• Argonne National Laboratory
• Institute for Translational Medicine | University of Chicago

We offer curricula in Bio- and Immunoengineering, Quantum Engineering, Energy and Sustainability, Polymer Science and Engineering, and AI/Computation for Materials. Your choice of a track will connect you to an academic advisor with expertise in that particular field. 

Each track has a few Track Core Courses representing foundational experiences or prerequisites for courses in the student’s chosen area of interest, and Track Courses through which a student can explore a particular application (or applications) of the track in line with their career plans. Other courses may be substituted by petition, subject to program approval.

Track:Bio- and Immunoengineering

Pre-Autumn Quarter

Innovation Leadership Workshop: Communication and Negotiation with Individuals, Teams, and Organizations

Autumn Quarter

• MENG 30000: Introduction to Emerging Technologies
• 2 Bio/Immuno Track Courses

Winter Quarter

• MENG 30500: Responsible and Effective Technology Management or a Bio/Immuno Innovation Leadership Course
• 2 Bio/Immuno Track Courses

Spring Quarter

• MENG 30400: Commercializing Products with Molecular Engineering or a Bio/Immuno Innovation Leadership Course
• (Track Core Course) MENG 33000: Experimental Bioengineering Laboratory
• 1 Bio/Immuno Track Course

2nd Autumn Quarter (for students on the 12-course plan)

• 1 Bio/Immuno Innovation Leadership Course
• 2 Bio/Immuno Track Courses

Bio/Immuno Track Core Courses

• Undergraduate Molecular Transport Phenomena I (MENG 21500)
  • Available by petition for students entering without strong transport background
• Biological Materials (MENG 33100) 
• Experimental Bioengineering Laboratory (MENG 33000)
• Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (MENG 31200)
• Quantitative Systems Biology (MENG 32300)
• Nanomedicine (MENG 33150)
• Cellular Engineering (MENG 32200)
• Stem Cell Biology, Regeneration, and Disease Modeling (MENG 33110)
• Biodiagnostics and Biosensors (MENG 33140)
• Synthetic Biology (MENG 33500)
• Quantitative Immunobiology (MENG 33300)
• Principles of Immunology (MENG 33200)
• Microfluidics and Its Applications (MENG 33510)
• Immunoengineering Laboratory (MENG 33310)
• The Structural Basis of Biomolecular Engineering (MENG 33120)
• Proteomics and Genomics in Biomolecular Engineering (MENG 33130)
• Fundamentals and Applications of the Human Microbiota (MENG 33210)
• Immunogenomics I (MENG 48000)
• Introduction to Polymer Science (MENG 35100)
• Polymer Synthesis (MENG 35110)
• Polymer Physics (MENG 35120)
• Soft Matter Characterization (MENG 35130)
• Classical Molecular and Materials Modeling (MENG 35500)

Bio/Immuno Innovation Leadership Courses

NOTE: Courses offered outside of PME are scheduled at the discretion of the home department. Typically they will be confirmed as available a few weeks before registration. 
 

• Medical Product Development (BMSC 41300)
• Launching a Bioscience Venture (BMSC 41400)
• The Business of Pharmaceuticals (BOOTH 33351)
• Entrepreneurship in Healthcare and Life Sciences (BOOTH 34210)
• Clinical Trial Design and Management (MSPH 42000)
• Health Economics (BUSN 33350)
• Commercializing Innovation: Tools to Research and Analyze Private Enterprises (BOOTH 34100)
• Lab to Launch (BOOTH 34709)
• Building the New Venture (BUSN 34103)

Track: Quantum Engineering

Pre-Autumn Quarter

Innovation Leadership Bootcamp: Communication and Negotiation with Individuals, Teams, and Organizations

Autumn Quarter

• MENG 30000: Introduction to Emerging Technologies
• (Track Core Course) MENG 31600: Quantum Mechanics I
• (Track Core Course) MENG 36200: QuantumLab (can also be taken in Spring, but students are strongly encouraged to enroll in it as early as possible)

Winter Quarter

• MENG 30500: Responsible and Effective Technology Management or a QE Innovation Leadership Course
• (Track Core Course) MENG 31610: Quantum Mechanics II
• (Track Core Course) MENG 31400: Advanced Quantum Engineering

Spring Quarter

• MENG 30400: Commercializing Products with Molecular Engineering or a QE Innovation Leadership Course
• 2 QE Track Courses

2nd Autumn Quarter (for students on the 12-course plan)

• 1 QE Innovation Leadership Course
• 2 QE Track Courses

QE Track Core Courses

• Quantum Materials Modelling (MENG 35510)
• Quantum Optics (MENG 36500)
• Quantum Electronic Materials (MENG 36600)
• Physics of Solid State Semiconductor Devices (MENG 36620)
• Introduction to Nanofabrication (MENG 36630)
• Implementations of Quantum Information Processors (MENG 37100)
• Quantum Dissipation and Quantum Measurement (MENG 37200)
• Advanced Quantum Information (MENG 37400)
• Quantum Measurements and Metrology (MENG 37500)

QE Innovation Leadership Courses

NOTE: Courses offered outside of PME are scheduled at the discretion of the home department. Typically they will be confirmed as available a few weeks before registration. 
 

• Commercializing Innovation: Tools to Research and Analyze Private Enterprises (BOOTH 34100)
• Lab to Launch (BOOTH 34709)
• Building the New Venture (BUSN 34103)

Track: Energy and Sustainability

Pre-Autumn Quarter

Innovation Leadership Workshop: Communication and Negotiation with Individuals, Teams, and Organizations

Autumn Quarter

• MENG 30000: Introduction to Emerging Technologies
• 2 E&S Track Courses

Winter Quarter

• MENG 30500: Responsible and Effective Technology Management or an E&S Innovation Leadership Course
• (Track Core Course) MENG 35310: Energy Storage and Conversion Devices
• 1 E&S Track Course

Spring Quarter

• MENG 30400: Commercializing Products with Molecular Engineering or an E&S Innovation Leadership Course
• (Track Core Course) MENG 35320: Electrochemical Principles and Methods
• (Track Core Course) MENG 35350: Energy Technologies Laboratory

2nd Autumn Quarter (for students on the 12-course plan)

• 1 E&S Innovation Leadership Course
• 2 E&S Track Courses

E&S Track Core Courses

• Undergraduate Molecular Transport Phenomena I (MENG 21500) – Autumn
  • Available by petition for students entering without strong transport background
• Introduction to Polymer Science (MENG 35100)
• Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (MENG 31200)
• Molecular Science and Engineering of Water (MENG 35300)
• Classical Molecular and Materials Modeling (MENG 35500)
• Functional Polymers for Electronics, Photonics, and Energy Technology (MENG 35143)
• Materials and Characterization Tools to Address Challenges in Energy and Water (MENG 35330) (of every other year)
• Polymer Physics (MENG 35120)
• Photonic Materials for Energy and Sustainability (MENG 35340)

E&S Innovation Leadership Courses

NOTE: Courses offered outside of PME are scheduled at the discretion of the home department. Typically they will be confirmed as available a few weeks before registration. 
 

• Geopolitics of the Global Green Transition (INRE 30965)
• Environmental Science and Policy (PPHA 38900)
• Energy Policy and Human Behavior (PPHA 39925)
• Utilities and Electricity Markets: Regulation in the United States (PPHA 36925)
• Commercializing Innovation: Tools to Research and Analyze Private Enterprises (BOOTH 34100)
• Lab to Launch (BOOTH 34709)
• Building the New Venture (BUSN 34103)

Track: Polymer Science and Engineering

Pre-Autumn Quarter

Innovation Leadership Workshop: Communication and Negotiation with Individuals, Teams, and Organizations

Autumn Quarter

• MENG 30000: Introduction to Emerging Technologies
• (Track Core Course) MENG 35100: Introduction to Polymer Science
• 1 PSE Track Course

Winter Quarter

• MENG 30500: Responsible and Effective Technology Management or a PSE Innovation Leadership Course
• (Track Core Course) MENG 35130: Soft Matter Characterization Laboratory
• 1 PSE Track Course

Spring Quarter

• MENG 30400: Commercializing Products with Molecular Engineering or a PSE Innovation Leadership Course
• 2 PSE Track Courses

2nd Autumn Quarter (for students on the 12-course plan)

• 1 PSE Innovation Leadership Course
• 2 PSE Track Courses

PSE Track Core Courses

• Math Methods for Molecular Engineering (MENG 31100)
• Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (MENG 31200)
• Biological Materials (MENG 33100)
• Nanomedicine (MENG 33150)
• Polymer Synthesis (MENG 35110)
• Polymer Physics (MENG 35120)
• Functional Polymers for Electronics, Photonics, and Energy Technology (MENG 35143)
• Solids, Materials, and Surfaces (MENG35200)
• Molecular Science and Engineering of Water (MENG35300)
• Energy Storage and Conversion Devices (MENG 35310)
• Electrochemical Principles and Methods (MENG 35320)
• Materials and Characterization Tools to Address Challenges in Energy and Water (MENG 35330)
• Photonic Materials for Energy and Sustainability (MENG 35340)
• Experimental Electrochemistry Laboratory (MENG 35350)
• Classical Molecular and Materials Modeling (MENG 35500)
• AI, Automation, and Autonomous Experimentation for Materials (MENG 35640)
• Introduction to Nanofabrication - (MENG 36630)

PSE Innovation Leadership Courses

NOTE: Courses offered outside of PME are scheduled at the discretion of the home department. Typically they will be confirmed as available a few weeks before registration. 

• Commercializing Innovation: Tools to Research and Analyze Private Enterprises (BOOTH 34100)
• Lab to Launch (BOOTH 34709)
• Building the New Venture (BUSN 34103)

Track: AI/Computation for Materials

Pre-Autumn Quarter

Innovation Leadership Workshop: Communication and Negotiation with Individuals, Teams, and Organizations

Autumn Quarter

• MENG 30000: Introduction to Emerging Technologies
• (Track Core Course) MENG 31200: Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
• 1 AI/C Track Course

Winter Quarter

• MENG 30500: Responsible and Effective Technology Management or an AI/C Innovation Leadership Course
• (Track Core Course) MENG 35500: Classical Molecular and Materials Modeling
• 1 AI/C Track Course

Spring Quarter

• MENG 30400: Commercializing Products with Molecular Engineering or an AI/C Innovation Leadership Course
• (Track Core Course) MENG 35510: Quantum Molecular and Materials Modeling
• (Track Core Course) MENG 35640: AI and Materials Development

2nd Autumn Quarter (for students on the 12-course plan)

• 1 AI/Comp Innovation Leadership Course
• 2 AI/C Track Courses

AI/C Track Core Courses

• Electronic and Quantum Materials for Technology (MENG 36600)
• OMICs Technologies and Applications in Biological Systems (MENG 33130)
• Design, Processing, and Scale-Up of Advanced Materials (MENG 35630)

NOTE: Courses offered outside of PME are scheduled at the discretion of the home department. Typically they will be confirmed as available a few weeks before registration. Additionally, enrollment in advanced MPCS courses requires taking a placement exam, which is scheduled before the quarter begins.

• Fundamentals of Deep Learning (TTIC 31230)
• Introduction to Machine Learning (TTIC 31020)
• Introduction to Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (TTIC 31050)
• Mathematical Foundations of Machine Learning (CMSC 25300)
• Concepts of Programming (MPCS 50101)
• C Programming (MPCS 51040)
• Python Programming (MPCS 51042)
• Intermediate Python Programming (MPCS 51046)
• Advanced Programming (MPCS 51100)
• Time Series Analysis and Stochastic Processes (MPCS 58020)
• Bioinformatics (MPCS 56420)

AI/C Innovation Leadership Courses

NOTE: Courses offered outside of PME are scheduled at the discretion of the home department. Typically they will be confirmed as available a few weeks before registration. 

• Commercializing Innovation: Tools to Research and Analyze Private Enterprises (BOOTH 34100)
• Lab to Launch (BOOTH 34709)
• Building the New Venture (BUSN 34103)