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Undergraduate Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives

During the initial stages of their careers graduates will:

  1. Apply knowledge of the fundamentals of physical and chemical sciences, mathematics, and engineering sciences in the practice of materials science and engineering or in advanced professional studies;
  2. Design components, systems, or processes and/or select materials for specific applications with consideration of economic, safety, environmental, and social issues;
  3. Apply professional skills in such areas as communication, problem solving, and experience in working in diverse teams, to the practice of materials engineering in contemporary and global environs; and,
  4. Use the general education component of their education for the appreciation of cultural and social values, for understanding the impact of engineering solutions on society, and for personal development.

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation with the degree B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, a student will have demonstrated that he/she:

  1. Can apply the fundamentals of physical and chemical sciences, mathematics, and engineering sciences to define and solve problems in materials systems;
  2. Can relate the role of composition, synthesis, and processing methods to structure and properties, and in turn to the performance in service of all classes of materials (metals, ceramics, polymers);
  3. Can integrate information from diverse sources to define and solve problems in materials selection and design and relate to system performance;
  4. Can effectively communicate orally and in writing;
  5. Can effectively contribute while working in teams;
  6. Can apply statistical and computational methods in analysis, design, and communication;
  7. Can use modern engineering tools to solve problems in materials systems;
  8. Can define problems, develop and evaluate technically feasible solutions from diverse knowledge bases, and implement solutions acceptable with regard to economic, environmental, and societal impact, and other contemporary issues;
  9. Understands professional and ethical responsibilities to society in a global context; and,
  10. Understands the necessity of life-long learning.

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