Materials Science and Engineering Program Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes

1. Undergraduate students in the MSE Program

2. Alumni of the MSE Program

3. Industrial advisors to the MSE Program

4. Faculty of the MSE Program

The MSE program is designed to prepare students to achieve the following career and professional accomplishments after graduation:

Be employed as a materials engineer or in a related engineering or science position, using and developing his or her skills based on the demands of the job.
Enter into a graduate or professional program, applying his or her knowledge and experience toward an advanced or professional degree.
Be an effective team member, using and developing communication and teamwork skills.
Be a responsible engineer/scientist or professional, demonstrating ethical and professional responsibility and continuing to learn through formal and informal educational experiences.

MSE graduates equipped with:

an ability to apply knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of materials engineering: structure, properties, processing, and performance of engineering materials (including metals and alloys, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors and composites).
an ability to design and conduct experiments relevant to MSE, including the use of experimental, statistical and computational techniques, and the analysis and interpretation of data.
an ability to apply and integrate knowledge of the four elements in (1) to identify, formulate and solve materials selection problems and design problems.
an ability to work in teams, as well as a beginning ability to work in multidisciplinary teams .
an appreciation of professional and ethical responsibility, and the importance of continued learning after graduation.
an ability to communicate effectively.
an elementary understanding of the impact of engineering on society, including safety, the economy and the environment.
an introduction to contemporary issues in MSE.