Materials Science and Engineering

The major enables students to develop an understanding of materials systems and their role in engineering. Emphasis is placed on the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering principles to materials science and engineering; to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; and to design a program name system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability.

Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Pass an assessment by two or more faculty and/or industry practitioners of performance on a major design experience.
• Pass assessment in two courses of individual assignments targeted to each learning outcome. Assessment will be provided by the instructor of the course according to department standards.
• Complete an exit interview in your final semester.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Students in the Major will Learn to

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering principles to materials science and engineering.
2. Design and conduct materials science and engineering experiments and analyze and interpret the data.
3. Design a materials science and engineering system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability constraints.
4. Communicate technical data and design information effectively in speech and in writing to other materials engineers.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Assignments
• Laboratory reports
• Research papers
• Oral presentations
• Exams
• Additional assessments include:
  • Outcome assessment
  • Student exit survey