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ABET accredited Materials scientists study the structure, properties and behavior of metals, ceramics, glasses, polymers, semiconductors, and composites. They strive for a deeper understanding of existing materials and work to develop new ones. Materials engineering focuses on selecting, processing and applying materials. Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the field, students take an unusually large number of elective courses.

High School Preparation:

• Entrance Requirements
• 1/2 unit trigonometry required; one year physics, calculus and chemistry recommended

Major Requirements:

major requires math beyond basic calculus

major requires upper-division lab sciences

Careers:

• electronic, chemical, ceramic, aerospace, biomedical and metallurgical industries

Sample Courses:

• advanced math and chemistry
• thermodynamics of materials
• crystal chemistry and crystallography
• social constraints on engineering
• kinetic processes in materials
• physical metallurgy
• materials processing
• ceramics
• materials for microelectronic applications

Additional Information:

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• Materials Science and Engineering, General Catalog
  The catalog includes course descriptions and specific requirements.