Materials Science and Engineering, B.S.

Engineering Fundamentals [18 Units Specified]

The following fundamentals courses are required:

• ENGR 057: Statics and Dynamics [4 units]
• ENGR 120: Fluid Mechanics [4 units]
• ENGR 130: Thermodynamics [3 units]
• ENGR 151: Strength of Materials [4 units]
• ENGR 155: Engineering Economics Analysis [3 units]

Materials Science and Engineering Core [26 Units Specified]

The MSE core consists of courses designed to give all students a common foundation of core knowledge and skills specific to the discipline:

Additional Degree Requirements [1 Unit Specified]

• ENGR 191: Professional Seminar [1 unit]

Technical Electives [At Least 12 Units]

Technical electives should be selected in a manner that is complementary to, yet integrated with, your major area of study, and should be determined through close interaction with your major area advisor. They should be selected from the following approved list:

• MSE 114: Polymeric Materials [4 units]
• MSE 115: Ceramic Materials [3 units]
• MSE 116: Composites [3 units]
• MSE 117: New Materials [3 units]
• MSE 118: Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanoscience [3 units]
• MSE 119: Materials Simulations [3 units]
• ENGR 170: Introduction to Electron Microscopy [3 units]
• BIOE 110: Self-Assembling Molecular Systems [3 units]
• BIOE 111: Biomembranes [3 units]
• BIOE 112: Biomolecule-Substrate Interactions [3 units]
• CHEM 112: Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy [3 units]
• MSE 126: Nanodevice Fabrication: Bridging Research and Education [3 units]

Additional Degree Recommendations:

Six Service Learning units, at least three of which should be upper division (up to 2 credits could be freshman seminars).

• ENGR 097: Engineering Service Learning [1-2 units] or
• ENGR 197: Engineering Service Learning [1-2 units]

Focusing on Nanotechnology

The MSE faculty have intersecting research interests in Nanotechnology, and so the relevance of MSE core and elective courses to this important field is emphasized throughout the curriculum.

Elective courses with a particular focus on nanotechnology include:

• MSE 114: Polymeric Materials [4 units]
• MSE 118: Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanoscience [3 units]
• MSE 126: Nanodevice Fabrication: Bridging Research and Education [3 units]

Materials Science and Engineering Program Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, our graduates demonstrate the following:

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
4. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
5. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
7. An ability to communicate effectively
8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
9. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning
10. A knowledge of contemporary issues
11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.