Materials Science and Engineering
Everything Americans use is composed of materials, from computer chips to flexible concrete skyscrapers, from plastic bags to artificial hips, from fiber optical cables to automobiles. Materials science and engineering makes these materials reliable and useful through design, processing and analysis of controlled compositions, microstructures and properties. Without new materials, the next generation of computers, automobiles, aircraft telecommunications, skyscrapers and medical implants will not exist. Materials of the future will be smart and will think on their own, in addition to meeting the traditional property demands. As such, the field of materials science and engineering abounds with scientific challenges and technological excitement.
About This Major
- College: Engineering
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
- Hours for the Degree: 125
- Specializations: Ceramics, Electronic Materials, Metals,
Polymeric and Biomaterials
- Minor: Yes
- Combined-Degree Program: Yes
- Website: www.mse.ufl.edu
Overview
The bachelor's degree program provides a broad materials science and engineering core with specialization in ceramics, electronic materials, metals or polymeric and biomaterials. Biomaterials also is taught at the combined bachelor's/master's level.
Admission Requirements
It is the department’s policy to admit the best-qualified transfer applicants as demonstrated by academic achievement.
Successful applicants must have earned
- an overall 2.5 grade point average, based on the first two attempts, in the eight preprofessional (critical tracking) courses;
- a minimum grade of C in Calculus 1 (MAC 2311), Calculus 2 (MAC 2312), Calculus 3 (MAC 2313), Differential Equations (MAP 2302), General Chemistry 1 and laboratory (CHM 2045/2095 and CHM 2045L), General Chemistry 2 and laboratory (CHM 2046/CHM 2096 and CHM 2046L), Physics with Calculus 1 and laboratory (PHY 2048 and PHY 2048L), and Physics with Calculus 2 and laboratory (PHY 2049 and PHY 2049L). Only the first two attempts (including withdrawals) in each course will be considered for admission to or retention in the department;
- a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for all courses.
Educational Objectives
The program objectives of the MSE program at the University of Florida are to produce engineering practitioners and graduate students who in three to five years after graduation will
- Have successful careers in Materials Science and Engineering or related disciplines.
- Be prepared to successfully participate in continuing education or education toward advanced degrees.
Department Requirements
A minimum grade of C is required in ENC 3254.
The department encourages students to accept internships and opportunities to study abroad. However, it is highly recommended that students seek academic advising for appropriate registration planning.
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Mission
The department strives to serve the scientific and engineering community of the state and nation by providing quality education in the field, conducting basic and applied research to enhance science in the field, and supplying short courses, technology transfer, industrial consulting and distance learning to promote engineering in the field.
Critical Tracking
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Equivalent critical tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students
Semester 1
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- 2.5 GPA on all critical tracking coursework for semesters 1-5
- Complete 1 of 8 critical tracking courses with a minimum grade of C within two attempts: CHM 2045 or CHM 2095, CHM 2046 or CHM 2096, MAC 2311,
MAC 2312, MAC 2313, MAP 2302, PHY 2048, PHY 2049
Semester 2
- Complete 1 additional critical tracking course with a minimum grade of C within two attempts
Semester 3
- Complete 2 additional critical tracking courses with minimum grades of C within two attempts
Semester 4
- Complete 2 additional critical tracking courses with minimum grades of C within two attempts
Semester 5
- Complete all 8 critical tracking courses with minimum grades of C in each course within two attempts
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Recommended Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. Students are required to complete HUM 2305 The Good Life (GE-H) in semester 1 or 2.
| Semester 1 |
Credits |
|---|
| If you don't place out of ENC 1101, take it in the fall. |
CHM 2045 General Chemistry 1 (GE-P) or
CHM 2095 Chemistry for Engineers 1 (GE-P) |
3 |
| CHM 2045L General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (GE-P) |
1 |
| MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (GE-M) |
4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) |
3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 2 |
Credits |
|---|
CHM 2046 General Chemistry 2 (GE-P) or
CHM 2096 Chemistry for Engineers 2 (GE-P) |
3 |
| CHM 2046L General Chemistry 2 Laboratory (GE-P) |
1 |
| ENC 3254 Professional Communication for Engineers (GE-C) |
3 |
| HUM 2305 What is the Good Life (GE-H) |
3 |
| MAC 2312 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 (GE-M) |
4 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 3 |
Credits |
|---|
EIN 4354 Engineering Economy (3) or
MAN 3025 Principles of Management (4) or
MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing (4) |
3-4 |
| EMA 3010 Materials |
3 |
| MAC 2313 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 (GE-M) |
4 |
| PHY 2048 Physics with Calculus 1 (GE-P) |
3 |
| PHY 2048L Physics with Calculus 1 Laboratory (GE-P) |
1 |
| Computer programming course (COP 2271 or see adviser for approved list) |
2 |
| Total |
16-17 |
| Semester 4 |
Credits |
|---|
| EGM 2511 Engineering Mechanics - Statics |
3 |
| EMA 3011 Fundamental Principles of Materials |
3 |
| EMA 3800 Error Analyses and Optimization Methodologies in Materials Research |
3 |
| MAP 2302 Elementary Differential Equations |
3 |
| PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus 2 |
3 |
| PHY 2049L Physics with Calculus 2 Laboratory |
1 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 5 |
Credits |
|---|
| EEL 3003 Elements of Electrical Engineering |
3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) or Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) |
3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) |
3 |
| Total |
9 |
| Semester 6 |
Credits |
|---|
| EGM 3520 Mechanics of Materials |
3 |
| EMA 3050 Introduction to Inorganic Materials |
3 |
| EMA 3066 Introduction to Organic Materials |
3 |
| EMA 3080C Materials Laboratory 1 |
2 |
| EMA 4314 Energetics and Kinetics in Material Science |
3 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 7 |
Credits |
|---|
| EMA 3013C Materials Laboratory 2 |
2 |
| EMA 3413 Introduction to Electronic Materials |
3 |
| EMA 3513C Analysis of the Structure of Materials |
4 |
| EMA 4125 Transport Phenomena in Materials Processing |
3 |
| EMA 4223 Mechanical Behavior of Materials |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
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Ceramics
Electronic Materials
Metals
Polymeric and Biomaterials
Ceramics
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
| EMA 4041L Advanced Ceramics Laboratory 1 |
1 |
| EMA 4144 Physical Ceramics 1 |
3 |
| EMA 4324 Stability of Materials |
3 |
| EMA 4645 Processing of Ceramic Materials |
3 |
EMA 4913 Research in Materials Science and Engineering 1 (2) or
EMA 4915 Integrated Product and Process Design Program 1 (3) |
2-3 |
| EMA elective (choose from EMA 4061, EMA 4120, EMA 4161C, EMA 4614, EMA 4623 or ENU 4800) |
3 |
| Total |
15-16 |
| Semester 9 |
Credits |
|---|
| EMA 4121 Interfacial Engineering |
3 |
| EMA 4145 Physical Ceramics 2 |
3 |
| EMA 4714 Materials Selection and Failure Analysis |
3 |
EMA 4914 Research in Materials Science and Engineering 2 or
EMA 4916 Integrated Product and Process Design Program 2 |
3 |
| Total |
12 |
Electronic Materials
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
| EEE 3396 Solid-State Electronic Devices |
3 |
| EMA 3414L Electronic Materials Laboratory |
1 |
| EMA 4324 Stability of Materials |
3 |
| EMA 4614 Production of Electronic Materials |
3 |
EMA 4913 Research in Materials Science and Engineering 1 (2) or
EMA 4915 Integrated Product and Process Design Program 1 (3) |
2-3 |
| EMA elective (choose from EMA 4061, EMA 4120, EMA 4144, EMA 4161C, EMA 4623, EMA 4645 or ENU 4800) |
3 |
| Total |
15-16 |
| Semester 9 |
Credits |
|---|
| EMA 4121 Interfacial Engineering |
3 |
| EMA 4615 Compound Semiconductor Materials |
3 |
| EMA 4714 Materials Selection and Failure Analysis |
3 |
EMA 4914 Research in Materials Science and Engineering 2 or
EMA 4916 Integrated Product and Process Design Program 2 |
3 |
| Total |
12 |
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Metals
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
| EMA 4120 Physical Metallurgy 1 |
3 |
| EMA 4324 Stability of Materials |
3 |
| EMA 4623C Process Metallurgy |
4 |
EMA 4913 Research in Materials Science and Engineering 1 (2) or
EMA 4915 Integrated Product and Process Design Program 1 (3) |
2-3 |
| EMA elective (choose from EMA 4061, EMA 4144, EMA 4161C, EMA 4614, EMA 4645 or ENU 4800) |
3 |
| Total |
15-16 |
| Semester 9 |
Credits |
|---|
| EMA 4121 Interfacial Engineering |
3 |
| EMA 4224 Physical Metallurgy 2 |
3 |
| EMA 4714 Materials Selection and Failure Analysis |
3 |
EMA 4914 Research in Materials Science and Engineering 2 or
EMA 4916 Integrated Product and Process Design Program 2 |
3 |
| EMA elective (see adviser for list; specialization requires four credits of additional EMA courses) |
3 |
| Total |
12 |
Polymeric and Biomaterials
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
| EMA 4061 Biomaterials: Structures and Properties |
3 |
| EMA 4161C Physical Properties of Polymers |
4 |
| EMA 4324 Stability of Materials |
3 |
| EMA 4666 Polymer Processing |
3 |
EMA 4913 Research in Materials Science and Engineering 1 (2) or
EMA 4915 Integrated Product and Process Design Program 1 (3) |
2-3 |
| Total |
15-16 |
| Semester 9 |
Credits |
|---|
| EMA 4062 Biopolymers: Manufacture, Stability and Biocompatibility |
3 |
| EMA 4121 Interfacial Engineering |
3 |
| EMA 4714 Materials Selection and Failure Analysis |
3 |
EMA 4914 Research in Materials Science and Engineering 2 or
EMA 4916 Integrated Product and Process Design Program 2 |
3 |
| Total |
12 |
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