ENG

Materials Science & Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engr

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson
Online - Arizona Online
Online - Global Direct

Areas of Interest
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Physical & Space Sciences
  • Biological & Biomedical Science
The materials science and engineering degree program immerses you in hands-on study geared to discovering materials for products and technology, and finding new ways to use and improve existing ones. Materials science engineers research, design and develop polymers, metals, ceramics, composites, and other natural and synthetic materials to advance fields such as energy, health care, aerospace and defense. Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering work directly with the materials they study through smelting, composite manufacturing and glassblowing labs. Undergraduates gain research experience in the University of Arizona's world-renowned centers such as the Arizona Materials Lab and the Arizona Research Institute for Solar Energy and through interdisciplinary design projects. Careers for materials science engineers are linked to every field of engineering and science.
Learning Outcomes
Communication Skills; Communicate effectively in verbal presentations, written reports and other media Engineering Tools and Use; Utilize modern engineering tools used in the profession Fundamental MSE and Engineering Principles; Apply the fundamentals of MSE and engineering, the interrelationship among processing, microstructure, properties and performance to solving problems Life-long Learning Skills; Use resources such as library facilities, data bases, professional society offerings, etc. as part of life-long learning Math, Physical Science, and Engineering Principles; Apply the fundamentals of mathematics, the physical and/or the life sciences and engineering principles to problem solving. Problem Solving in Context; Work individually and in teams in order to define alternative solutions from diverse knowledge bases and implement acceptable solutions in a local, national and global context Professional and Societal Responsibility; Value life-long learning and put into action responsibilities to the profession and society
Sample Courses
  • MSE 345: Thermodynamics
  • MSE 365: Physical Properties of Materials
  • MSE 415: Transport
  • Kinetics
Career Fields
  • Energy
  • Defense
  • Optics
  • Aerospace
  • Medicine
  • Manufacturing
  • Information technology
Level of Math
Substantial Knowledge
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
None
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Materials Science & Engineering

First Year

1st Semester
Credits
MATH 122 A/B or MATH 125 Calculus I with Applications
3.00
CHEM 151 General Chemistry I or CHEM 161/163
4.00
ENGL 101 or 107 or 109H First-Year Composition
3.00
ENGR 102A/B Introduction to Engineering or ENGR 102
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
MATH 129 Calculus II
3.00
MSE 110 Solid State Chemistry
4.00
PHYS 141 Introductory Mechanics or PHYS 161H
4.00
ENGL 102 or 108 First-Year Composition
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00

Second Year

3rd Semester
Credits
MSE 222 Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering I? Fall Only
3.00
MATH 223 Vector Calculus
4.00
PHYS 241 Introductory Electricity and Magnetism or PHYS 261H
4.00
MSE 280 Introduction to Computer Methods in MSE ? Fall Only
2.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
MSE 223R Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering II -Spring Only
3.00
MSE 223L Materials Processing Laboratory - Spring Only
2.00
MSE 345 Thermodynamics - Spring Only
4.00
MATH 254 Intro to Ordinary Differential Equations
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00

Third Year

5th Semester
Credits
MSE Technical Elective See major advisor for course approval
3.00
Math Elective See major advisor for course approval
3.00
MSE 370 Mechanical Behavior of Materials Fall Only
3.00
ECE 207 Elements of Electrical Engineering
3.00
MSE 365 Physical Properties of Materials Fall Only
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
MSE 360L Materials Lab Spring Only
1.00
MSE Technical Elective See major advisor for course approval
3.00
MSE 480 Advanced Characterization Methods in MSE Spring Only
3.00
MSE 415 Transport/Kinetics Spring Only
4.00
Advanced Science Elective See major advisor for course approval
3.00

Fourth Year

7th Semester
Credits
ENGR 498A Cross-disciplinary Design (Fall Only) Senior Status or MSE 498 Senior Capstone
3.00
MSE Technical Elective See major advisor for course approval
3.00
Technical Elective See major advisor for course approval
3.00
Technical Elective See major advisor for course approval
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
ENGR 498B Cross-disciplinary Design (Spring Only) Senior Status or MSE 498 Senior Capstone
3.00
MSE Technical Elective See Advisor for Course Approval
3.00
Technical Elective See major advisor for course approval
3.00
Technical Elective See major advisor for course approval
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00

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