Materials Engineering Curriculum for B.S. Degree

Through the successful completion of the curriculum, our graduates will earn a Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering. This curriculum is built around the processing-structure-properties paradigm that allows us to understand and improve material performance. Studies in Materials Engineering begin with a broad introduction of the relationships between structure, phase transformations, thermodynamics, mechanics, properties, and processing. This is followed by in-depth course work and laboratory experience focused on specific classes of materials: metals, ceramics, electronic materials and polymers. Upper-level courses deal with advanced topics in mechanics, characterization, and processing. The curriculum culminates in the capstone materials design course, where students solve actual industrial problems using the knowledge and skills they have acquired.

The Materials Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 347-7700.

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*To be selected from University Studies areas in Social Science, Humanities, Cross Cultural, and Electives in consultation with academic advisor. A minimum of 18 credits in humanities and social sciences are required.

**Supportive elective (3 credit hours) is any University courses, excluding more elementary versions of required courses, such as pre-calculus math or PHY 211.

***Choose from the list of Technical Electives in Materials listed below (6 credit hours).

Criteria for Engineering Standing

To be admitted to engineering standing in the Materials Engineering Program a student must obtain a :

1. GPA of 2.50 in ENG 104, MA 113, MA 114, MA 213, MA 214, PHY 231, PHY 232, PHY 241, CHE 105, CHE 107 and CHE 115
2. Passing grade in CS 221

The following technical electives in materials are available:

• MSE 395 Independent Work in Materials Engineering (or any other approved technical course) (3)
• MSE 351 Powder Metallurgy (3)
• MSE 550 Corrosion (3)
• MSE 506 Mechanics of Composite Materials (3)
• MSE/CME 554 Chemical and Physical Processing of Polymer Systems (3)
• MSE 556 Introduction to Composite Materials (3)
• MSE 568 Fiber Optics (3)
• MSE 569 Electronic Packaging Systems and Manufacturing Processes (3)