B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering

At completion of the degree program, students in Materials Science and Engineering will have: an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering (to solve problems related to materials science and engineering); an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (using statistical, computational or mathematical methods); an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability – the design process; an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability – recognition of constraints within design; an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams; an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems; an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; an ability to communicate effectively (writing); an ability to communicate effectively (oral presentation); the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context; a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning; a knowledge of contemporary issues; an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice; the ability to apply advanced science (such as chemistry and physics) and engineering principles to materials systems; the ability to integrate understanding of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements: structure, properties, processing, and performance related to material systems appropriate to the field; the ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the above four elements of the field to solve materials selection and design problems; the ability to utilize experimental, statistical and computational methods consistent with the program educational objectives.