2006 Objectives of the B.S. Degree in Materials Science and Engineering

Approved by the Undergraduate Affairs Committee on May 13, 2005
Approved by the Faculty on October 7, 2005

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering provides students with education on the microstructure, properties, processing and performance of engineering materials and the interrelationships among these qualities. The Department encourages graduates to use the knowledge and professional skill they acquire during their undergraduate years to pursue a diversity of paths. We have the following objectives for our graduates:

Objective 1: Foundation. That they will experience professional satisfaction and growth based on a strong foundation in materials science and engineering that elucidates how mathematics, science, and engineering principle are applied to engineer the microstructure, properties, processing and performance of materials.

Objective 2: Skills and Tools. That they will contribute professionally by applying the tools and skills acquired during their undergraduate experience.

Objective 3: Awareness. That they will be aware of contemporary issues and demonstrate citizenship.

Objective 4: Education. That they will demonstrate a continuing commitment to learning.

Objective 5: Career. That they will enjoy successful professional careers.

2006 Outcomes, Aligned with Objectives, of the B.S. Degree in Materials Science and Engineering

Approved by the Undergraduate Affairs Committee on May 13, 2005
Approved by the Faculty, October 7, 2005

Outcome 1: Students shall have knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering, including calculus, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, solid state physics and mechanics [corresponds with ABET,: 3a].

Outcome 2: Students shall be able to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering, including calculus, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, solid state physics and mechanics, to materials [corresponds with ABET: 3a].

Objective 2: Skills and Tools. That our graduates will contribute professionally by applying the tools and skills acquired during their undergraduate experience.

Outcome 3: Students shall be able to design and conduct experiments to study the microstructure and properties of materials, to use laboratory instruments, statistical tools and computers, and to analyze and interpret experimental results [corresponds with ABET: 3b, 3k].

Outcome 4: Students shall be able to use the tools, techniques and skills necessary to practice materials science and engineering [corresponds with ABET: 3k].

Outcome 5: Students shall be able to design materials and processes to produce them [corresponds with ABET: 3c].

Outcome 6: Students shall be able to identify materials-related problems and formulate plans to solve such problems [corresponds with ABET: 3e].

Outcome 7: Students shall be able to work in multi-disciplinary teams and provide leadership on materials related problems that arise in multi-disciplinary work [corresponds with ABET: 3d].

Outcome 8: Students shall be able to communicate effectively through written reports, oral presentations, and discussion. [corresponds with ABET: 3g].

Objective 3: Awareness. That our graduates will be awareness of contemporary issues and demonstrate citizenship.

Outcome 9: Students shall have an understanding of the professional and ethical responsibilities of materials engineers [corresponds with ABET: 3f].

Outcome 10: Students shall have an understanding of the impact of materials engineering on society and the environment [corresponds with ABET: 3h].

Outcome 11: Students shall have an understanding of contemporary and cultural issues [corresponds with ABET: 3j].

Objective 4: Education: That our graduates will demonstrate a continuing commitment to learning.

Outcome 12: Students shall have the materials science and engineering foundation needed to succeed in materials science and engineering graduate programs, to pursue other forms of continuing education in materials engineering, and to engage in life-long learning of materials engineering [corresponds with ABET: 3i].

Objective 5: Career. That our graduates will enjoy successful professional careers.

Outcomes 1-12.

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