Risa J. Robinson, Department Head
(585) 475-6445, rjreme@rit.edu
Program overview
The advanced certificate in vibrations provides students with specialized skills that are sought after in a variety of industrial settings. Engineers with skills in vibration engineering contribute to manufacturing production systems, aerospace systems, automotive engineering, medical product development, building mechanical and plumbing systems, consumer product development, and a host of industrial equipment and process systems. This certificate goes beyond the normal preparation in vibration engineering that students typically complete during their undergraduate program of study. Students learn to use sophisticated software tools, analytical techniques, and experimental methods to design, develop, and implement solutions for problems of vibration control and minimization in engineering systems. Students are exposed to modern technologies used in industry to ensure that they are prepared for their specialized job market. The curriculum answers a need for graduate level instruction for practicing engineers in a field of importance for the 21st century.
Plan of study
The program consists of six required courses. Students may be able to apply the courses toward a master’s degree at a later date.
Curriculum
Vibrations, advanced certificate, typical course sequence
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| MECE-601 | Math I For Engineers | 3 |
| MECE-602 | Math II For Engineers | 3 |
| MECE-658 | Introduction to Engineering Vibrations | 3 |
| MECE-758 | Intermediate Engineering Vibrations | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| MECE-606 | Systems Modeling | 3 |
| EEEE-602 | Random Signals and Noise | 3 |
| EEEE-678 | Digital Signal Processing | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
Admission requirements
For information regarding the admission requirements for the advanced certificate in vibrations, contact the department head or the Office of Graduate Enrollment.
Additional information
Gainful employment
Information regarding costs and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code and occupational profiles for this program can be viewed at www.rit.edu/emcs/financialaid/gedt/2017-2018/vibrations.html.
Quarter Curriculum - For Reference Only
Effective fall 2013, RIT converted its academic calendar from quarters to semesters. The following content has been made available as reference only. Currently matriculated students who began their academic programs in quarters should consult their academic adviser for guidance and course selection.
Program overview
The advanced certificate in vibrations engineering provides students with specialized skills that are sought after in a variety of industrial settings. Engineers with skills in vibration engineering contribute to manufacturing production systems, aerospace systems, automotive engineering, medical product development, building mechanical and plumbing systems, consumer product development, and a host of industrial equipment and process systems. This program takes students beyond the normal preparation in vibrations engineering that students typically complete during their undergraduate program of study. Students learn to use sophisticated software tools, analytical techniques and experimental methods to design, develop, and implement solutions for problems of vibration control and minimization in engineering systems. Students are exposed to modern technologies used in industry to ensure that they are prepared for their specialized job market. The program answers a need for graduate level instruction for practicing engineers in the greater Rochester area, in a field of importance for the 21st century.
Curriculum
The advanced certificate requires students to successfully complete three required courses and one graduate elective. Students may apply the courses within this certificate program toward a master’s degree.
Vibrations engineering, advanced certificate, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| 0304-658 | Engineering Vibrations | 4 |
| 0304-758 | Intermediate Engineering Vibrations | 4 |
| 0304-840 | Signal Processing | 4 |
| 0304-870 | Mathematics for Engineers I | 4 |
| 0304-871 | Mathematics for Engineers II | 4 |
| 0304-823 | System Modeling | 4 |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 24* | |
*An alternative plan may be approved by the student’s adviser and department head.