Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
Program Overview
Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
The Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) program is designed to educate and train the next generation of professionals to solve global challenges in the field of materials science and engineering. The program aims to provide students with a multidisciplinary approach, enabling them to strategically question current design paradigms and drive innovative materials and manufacturing solutions across various sectors.
Program Objectives
The overall objective of the MSE program is to develop students into science and engineering professionals who can address global challenges in materials science and engineering. The program focuses on three main themes:
- Scholarly engagement and research
- Educational engagement
- Innovation
Learning Objectives
The specific learning objectives for the MSE program are centered on the following:
- Scholarly engagement and research: Students will graduate with an understanding of cross-disciplinary materials research in physics, engineering, and chemistry.
- Educational engagement: Students will synthesize and connect knowledge from different disciplines of materials research, communicate their science to a wide range of audiences, understand the life-cycle of materials, and engage in team science.
- Innovation: Students will gain experience working in an interdisciplinary research setting, solve complex real-world problems, and graduate with knowledge and skills necessary to assume careers in various organizations and industries related to materials.
- Diversity: Students will gain an appreciation of different disciplines and approaches to problem-solving, enabling them to participate in global learning environments.
Program Requirements
The MSE program requires a minimum of 30 credits, which may include:
- Core courses:
- MSE 501: Materials Technology Transfer
- MSE 502A: Materials Science and Engineering Methods: Materials Structure and Scattering
- MSE 502B: Materials Science and Engineering Methods: Computational Materials Methods
- MSE 503: Mechanical Behavior of Materials
- MSE 504: Thermodynamics of Materials
- Select two credits from:
- MSE 793A: Professional Development Seminar: MSE, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- MSE 793B: Professional Development Seminar: Materials and Society
- MSE 793C: Professional Development Seminar: Materials Science Engineering Careers
- Select at least one course from:
- MSE 502C: Materials Science and Engineering Methods: Materials Microscopy
- MSE 502D: Materials Science and Engineering Methods: Materials Spectroscopy
- MSE 502E: Materials Science and Engineering Methods: Bulk Properties and Performance
- MSE 502F: Materials Science and Engineering Methods: Experimental Methods for Materials Research
- Select one course from:
- CHEM 511: Solid State Chemistry
- CHEM 517: Chemistry of Electronic Materials
- ECE 574: Optical Properties in Solids
- PH 531: Introductory Condensed Matter Physics
- Specialty courses: Select at least 3 credits from a list of courses, including:
- BIOM 570/MECH 570: Bioengineering
- BIOM 592: Seminar
- CBE 501: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
- CBE 514: Polymer Science and Engineering
- CHEM 515: Polymer Chemistry
- CHEM 550A: Materials Chemistry: Hard Materials
- CHEM 550B: Materials Chemistry: Soft Materials
- CHEM 550C: Materials Chemistry: Nanomaterials
- CHEM 567: Crystallographic Computation
- CHEM 569: Chemical Crystallography
- CHEM 577: Surface Chemistry
- CIVE 560: Advanced Mechanics of Materials
- CIVE 565: Finite Element Method
- CIVE 662: Foundations of Solid Mechanics
- CIVE 664: Mechanics of Fatigue and Fracture
- ECE 505: Nanostructures Fundamentals and Applications
- ECE 569/MECH 569: Micro-Electro-Mechanical Devices
- ECE 673: Thin Film Growth
- GRAD 544: Ethical Conduct of Research
- MATH 535: Foundations of Applied Mathematics
- MATH 550/ENGR 550: Numerical Methods in Science and Engineering
- MATH 560: Linear Algebra
- MATH 561: Numerical Analysis I
- MATH 750: Numerical Methods and Models I
- MECH 525/BIOM 525: Cell and Tissue Engineering
- MECH 530: Advanced Composite Materials
- MECH 531/BIOM 531: Materials Engineering
- MECH 532/BIOM 532: Materials Issues in Mechanical Design
- MECH 573/BIOM 573: Structure and Function of Biomaterials
- MECH 628: Applied Fracture Mechanics
- MSE 505: Kinetics of Materials
- PH 631: Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics
- PH 731: Condensed Matter Theory
Plan A and Plan B
The MSE program offers two plans:
- Plan A: Requires a minimum of 30 credit hours, including a thesis.
- Plan B: Requires a minimum of 30 credit hours, including a project/report.
Research and Teaching
The program allows students to engage in research and teaching activities, including:
- MSE 651: Special Topics in Materials Science
- MSE 695: Independent Study
- MSE 784: Supervised College Teaching
Program Total Credits
A minimum of 30 credits are required to complete the MSE program.
Additional Information
For more information, please refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in materials science and engineering, preparing them for careers in various industries and organizations. The program's focus on scholarly engagement, educational engagement, and innovation enables students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to address global challenges in the field.