Program Overview

Chemical and Materials Engineering

The Chemical and Materials Engineering department at San José State University offers a range of programs, including the B.S. in Materials Engineering. This program is designed to prepare students for a career in materials engineering, with a focus on the relationships between materials' structure, properties, processing, and performance.

B.S. in Materials Engineering

The B.S. in Materials Engineering program provides students with a comprehensive education in materials science and engineering. The curriculum covers a range of topics, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites, and provides specialized training in design, development, and process engineering.

• Major areas of study include:
  • Relationships between materials' structure, properties, processing, and performance
  • Design, development, and process engineering
  • Metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites
• The program also offers three tracks for students to specialize in:
  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental health and safety
  • Semiconductor, mechanical and structural engineering

Program Details

The B.S. in Materials Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The program has excellent laboratory facilities for courses and student research, and students can choose from a range of electives to specialize in their area of interest.

• Program requirements include:
  • Core GPA requirements
  • Conditions for probation and disqualification
• The program also provides opportunities for research and graduate study, and exceptional students can pursue a graduate degree in materials engineering.

Research Areas

The Chemical and Materials Engineering department is involved in a range of research areas, including nanotechnology, biotechnology, aerospace, alternative energy, and microelectronics. Students can participate in research projects and work with faculty members to develop their research skills.

• Research areas include:
  • Nanotechnology
  • Biotechnology
  • Aerospace
  • Alternative energy
  • Microelectronics

Accreditation

The B.S. in Materials Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Program Criteria and the Materials (1), Metallurgical (2), Ceramics (3) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.

Enrollment and Graduation Data

The SJSU's Office of Institutional Research and Strategic Analytics manages student enrollment and graduation data. Graduation rates are calculated based on the student's first entry cohort information.

• Enrollment data is available for the Materials Engineering program, including total enrollment and graduation data.
• Graduation rates are calculated based on the student's first entry cohort information.