Accreditation
Our BS program in Materials Science and Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Program Objectives
The program has as its objectives that within 3 to 5 years, our graduates will:
- be engaged in advanced education, research, and development in materials science and engineering, including materials discovery and/or processing, and in any professional disciplines that benefit from an understanding of MSE.
- employ elements of the materials research process in their careers including the use of:
- critical reasoning to identify fundamental issues and establish directions for investigation
- creative processes to define specific plans for problem solution
- analytical thought to interpret results and place them within a broader context.
- application of materials solutions to enhance or radically improve existing and future technology
- demonstrate ethical responsibility and an appreciation for the societal and global impact of their endeavors and maintaining their intellectual curiosity through lifelong learning.
Student Outcomes
Students graduating with a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering will have demonstrated:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Enrollments and Graduates