Materials Science and Engineering
Major/Minor
Materials science and engineering has evolved over the last 25 years from metallurgical engineering, polymer chemistry, and ceramic science to a coherent discipline in the forefront of technology. It is increasingly recognized as a key engineering field that opens the door for new developments in other advanced technologies. Graduates with a bachelor's degree will frequently work with existing materials in product design, process engineering, materials selection, testing, quality control, and technical sales.
- * The materials science and engineering major is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
* Students can gain hands-on experience and develop career insights by working with faculty on one of many research projects including ceramics and polymer composites, intermetallics, and nickel- and titanium-based alloys for aerospace and automotive applications.
| Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering - Suggested Curriculum |
Freshman
Submicroscopic Chemistry
Fundamentals of Engineering
FORTRAN Programming
Engineering Design
Calculus I, II, III
Physics I
General Education |
Sophomore
Engineering Graphics
Statics
Dynamics
Manufacturing Processes
Strength of Materials
Calculus IV
Differential Equations
Matrix Algebra
Physics II, III
General Education |
Junior
Circuits Analysis I
Thermodynamics
Materials Engineering Science
Structure & Property of Engineering Materials
Thermodynamics of Materials
Physical Metallurgy
Metallography Lab
Failure Analysis
Engineering Polymers
Materials Corrosion
Materials Elective
General Education |
Senior
Mech. Behavior of Materials
X-Ray Methods
Intro to Ceramics
ME Processing
Materials Egr. Design
Materials Electives
General Education |
Fast Facts:
Average starting salaries for professionals with a bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field: biomedical engineering $44,360; computer engineering $49,505; electrical engineering $48,492; industrial engineering $45,612; materials engineering $48,022; mechanical engineering $45,022; systems engineering $42,500; computer programmer $44,739. (Source: Salary Survey Summer 2000 The National Association of Colleges and Employers)
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the following careers will have a significant increase in demand from 1998 to 2008: computer support specialists, computer programmers, computer engineers, electrical engineers, and materials engineers.
The College of Engineering and Computer Science guarantees students employment in a degree-related career field after graduation or the opportunity to pursue an engineering or computer science master's degree tuition free.
The Academic Advantage program is an intense and innovative summer program especially designed for first-year students who will enter computer science or engineering programs.
Special Note:
Students planning to study engineering-related majors should complete at least one year of chemistry and four years of math, including trigonometry, during high school. |
