Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science and Engineering (BSMSE)

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MMAE

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Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering = MMAE

Program: Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science and Engineering (BSMSE)

MMAE Undergraduate Programs

The material sciences and engineering program aims to develop an understanding of the structure, properties, processing and service behavior of engineering materials, including metallic, ceramic, polymeric, and composite materials. This understanding fosters both development of new materials and improvement of existing materials in order to optimize manufactured products.

Laboratory experience is an important part of the program and emphasizes micro-structural characterization using modern analytical techniques, such as optical and electron microscopy and x-ray diffraction, materials processing, determination of the physical and mechanical behavior of materials, and materials and process selection. Graduating students find employment opportunities in a wide range of industries requiring knowledge of materials development and/or optimization, processing and selection.

Curriculum

Materials Science and Engineering Curriculum

Materials Science and Engineering Curriculum Flowchart

Program Objectives

The objectives of the MSE undergraduate program are to prepare graduates for a broad range of professional careers and provide a foundation for advanced studies at the graduate or professional level.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the MSE undergraduate program will have:

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
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
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
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