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Table 1. Basic-Level Curriculum

Materials Engineering
Semester
Course

(Department, Number, Title)
Category (Credit Hours)
Math & Basic Sciences
Engineering Topics

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Other
1
 Math 165 Calculus I
4
()
1
 Engr. 160 Engr. Prob. W/Fortran
3( x )
1
 Engr. 101 Engr. Orientation
()
1
 Engl. 104 First Year Comp. I
()
3
  
1
 Chem 177 General Chemistry
4
()
1
 Chem 177L Lab In Gen. Chem
1
()
1
 Library 160 Lib. Instruction
()
0.5
2
 Math 166 Calculus II
4
()
2
 Engr 170 Eng. Graphics and Introductory Design
3( x )
2
 Engl 105 First Year Comp. II
()
3
2
 Chem 178 General Chemistry
3
()
2
 Chem 178L Lab in Gen. Chem
1
()
3
 MatE 213 Integ. Mat Design
1( x )
    
3
 MatE 211 Intro. to MSE
5( )
3
 Phys 221 Class. Phys. I
5
()
3
 Math 266 Elem. Diff. Eq.
3
()
4
 MatE 212 Thermo in Mat.Sci.
3
()
4
 MatE 214 Structural Characterization of Materials
3( )
4
 Phys 222 Class. Phys. II
5
()
4
 EM 274 Statics of Engineering
3( )
4
 SSH Elective1
()
3
5
 MatE 313 Integ. Mat Design
2( x )
5
 MatE 315 Kinetics and Phase Equilibria in Materials
()
5
 MatE 3X1 (Specialization A1)1
3()
5
 MatE 3Y1 (Specialization B1)1
3()
5
 EM 324 Mechanics of Mat.
3()
5
 SSH Elective1
()
3
 6  MatE 316 Computational Methods in Materials
3( x )
6 MatE 318 Mech Behav. of Mat.
3()
6 MatE 3X2 (Specialization A2) 1
3()
6 MatE 3Y2 (Specialization B2)
3()
6 SSH Elective1
()
 3
7 MatE 413 Integ. Mat. Design
2( x )
7 MatE 4XX (Specialization A3)1
3()
7 MatE 4YY (Specialization B3) 1
3()
7 SSH Elective2
()
 3
7 Free Elective3
()
 3
7 Technical Elective I4
3()
8 MatE 414
2( x )
8 MatE 4XX (Specialization A4)1
3()
8 MatE 4YY (Specialization B4)1
3()
8 SSH Elective3
()
 3
8 Technical Elective II4
3()
TOTALS-ABET BASIC-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS 33 66 21 3.5
OVERALL TOTAL FOR DEGREE 123.5 123.5 123.5
PERCENT OF TOTAL 26.7% 53% 17%
Totals must satisfy one set Min. sem. cr. hours 32 hrs 48 hrs
Minimum percentage 25% 37.5 % 17%
1Specialization Courses

Ceramic Materials
Mat E 321 Ceramic Processing - Forming
Mat E 322 Ceramic Processing - Firing
Mat E 423 Glass Science & Engineering
Mat E 424 Ceramic Industries
Electronic Materials
Mat E 331 Introduction to Electronic Materials
Mat E 332 Semiconductor Materials and Devices
Mat E 433 Dielectric Materials
Mat E 431 Semiconductor Fabrication & Laboratory
Metallic Materials
Mat E 341 Metals Processing and Fabrication
Mat E 342 Structure/Property Relationships in Metals
Mat E 443 Ferrous Metallurgy
Mat E 444 Corrosion and Failure Analysis
Polymeric Materials
Mat E 351 Introduction to Polymeric Materials
Mat E 352 Physical & Mechanical Properties of Polymers
Mat E 453 Introduction to Polymer and Composite processing
Mat E 454 Industrial Polymers and Processing

2SSH Electives

This program requires 15 credits of Social Science and Humanities electives, and 3 credits of free electives. University requirements are that 3 of these credits be chosen from an approved list for U.S. Diversity and 3 credits be from an approved list for International Perspectives. Additionally, SSH electives will include one course sequence (defined as two courses from the same department). An approved list of SSH electives in the undergraduate student handbook and on the MSE website.

3Free Electives

The free elective may be chosen from any University credit course, technical or non-technical that is not considered remedial. The "spirit" of the free elective is that it provides students with "space" in the curriculum to pursue a broadening experience, be it drama or advanced solid state physics that might not otherwise fit in their programs.

The policy of the Engineering College (and of the MSE department) is that courses required to remediate a high school deficiency (e.g. Math 142, Chem 150, etc.) cannot be applied as "free elective" credits.

4Technical Electives

Materials Science is a diverse field and there are many options for appropriate technical electives. Most fall in the following categories, however, other courses may be applicable provided a petition is granted by the curriculum committee for the exception.

• Any 300 or 400 level Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Non Materials Engineering course.

• Any grad level course in Math, Physics, Chemistry or Materials Engineering.

    • Any 300 or 400 Materials Engineering Course NOT in the student’s specialization.

    • Math 265