Materials science and engineering is the major for You will begin with a rigorous series of courses in mathematics, natural sciences and basic engineering to prepare yourself for more advanced study. At the upper-division level, you will take materials science and engineering (MSE) courses in materials thermodynamics, structure evolution, phase changes, transformation kinetics, and mechanical, electrical and magnetic properties. Parallel with this, you may choose to specialize in any one of the following areas: biomedical engineering, biosystems engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering or mechanical engineering. Regardless of your specialization, you will master principles of fundamental MSE, perform experiments, and conduct laboratory analysis and materials testing. In your senior year, you will be required to complete a capstone course in materials engineering design to integrate your coursework and prepare for the transition to a job in industry or for opportunities for graduate study.
We educate students in the fundamentals of materials science and engineering, balanced with the application of these principles to practical problems, educate students as independent, critical thinkers who can also function effectively in a team, educate students with a sense of community, ethical responsibility, and professionalism, educate students for careers in industry, government, and academia, teach students the necessity for continuing education and self-learning, and foster proficiency in written and oral communications. Students are encouraged to adhere carefully to all prerequisite requirements. The instructor is authorized to drop students from a course for which stated prerequisites have not been completed.
