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Materials Science and Engineering, Bachelor of Science

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore , United States
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Program Overview

Materials Science and Engineering, Bachelor of Science

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers a program leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree. The BS program in Materials Science and Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Materials (1), Metallurgical (2), Ceramics (3) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.


Overview

The student must meet the general university requirements for the chosen degree as well as the departmental requirements and must complete the program approved by the students professional academic advisor and mentor.


Requirements

  • The Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering requires 125 credits.
  • The MSE department recognizes students with exemplary academic records by awarding Departmental Honors to students with a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.80 or higher.

University Requirements

These requirements are described in this section of the catalogue.


WSE School Requirements

First-Year Seminar or Design Cornerstone Requirement

All WSE primary majors are required to complete a First-Year Seminar (FYS) or a Design Cornerstone class with a grade of Satisfactory (S).


  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • One FYS or Design Cornerstone course | 2-3
    • Total Credits | 2-3

Foundational Abilities Requirements

All students with a primary major within the Whiting School of Engineering must complete the Foundational Abilities (FA) in six designated areas. Grades of C- or higher are required.


FA1 Writing and Communication

This Foundational Abilities requirement has four parts:


  1. Foundational Course in Writing: All WSE students are required to successfully complete one foundational course in writing.
    • Course List Code | Title | Credits
      • Choose one from the following:
        • AS.004.101 | Reintroduction to Writing | 3
        • EN.661.110 | Professional Writing and Ethics | 3
  2. Writing ePortfolio Assignment: All WSE students must be assessed as at least proficient in one or more writing ePortfolio assignments.
    • Course List Code | Title | Credits
      • EN Foundational Ability tag FA1.1eP |
  3. Foundational Course in Oral Communication: All WSE students are required to successfully complete one foundational course in oral communication.
    • Course List Code | Title | Credits
      • EN.661.250 | Oral Presentations | 3
  4. Oral Communication ePortfolio Assignment: All WSE students must be assessed as at least proficient in one or more oral communication ePortfolio assignments.
    • Course List Code | Title | Credits
      • EN Foundational Ability tag FA1.2eP |

FA2 Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning

This Foundational Abilities requirement has five parts. The Materials Science and Engineering department has specified the courses below that will satisfy the requirements.


  1. Calculus I: Calculus I applies to both the FA2 requirement and the MSE Mathematics requirement.
    • Course List Code | Title | Credits
      • AS.110.108 | Calculus I (Physical Sciences & Engineering) | 4
  2. Calculus II: Calculus II applies to both the FA2 requirement and the MSE Mathematics requirement.
    • Course List Code | Title | Credits
      • AS.110.109 | Calculus II (For Physical Sciences and Engineering) | 4
  3. Probability and Statistics: The Probability and Statistics course applies to both the FA2 requirement and the MSE Mathematics requirement.
    • Course List Code | Title | Credits
      • EN.553.311 | Intermediate Probability and Statistics | 4
  4. Computing and Data Science: The computing course applies to both the FA2 requirement and the MSE Basic Science and Engineering requirement.
    • Course List Code | Title | Credits
      • Choose one from the following:
        • EN.500.113 | Gateway Computing: Python | 3
        • EN.500.112 & EN.500.133 | Gateway Computing: JAVA and Bootcamp: Python | 4
  5. Natural Science and Laboratory: One natural science lecture and its associated laboratory will apply to both the FA2 requirement and the MSE Basic Sciences requirement.
    • Course List Code | Title | Credits
      • Choose one from the following:
        • AS.030.101 & AS.030.105 | Introductory Chemistry I and Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I | 4
        • AS.030.102 & AS.030.106 | Introductory Chemistry II and Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II | 4
        • AS.171.101 & AS.173.111 | General Physics: Physical Science Major I and General Physics Laboratory I | 5
        • AS.171.102 & AS.173.112 | General Physics: Physical Science Major II and General Physics Laboratory II | 5

FA3 Creative Expression

A minimum of 12 credits of coursework in creative expression (FA3) and engagement with society (FA4) is required. At least three of these credits must be earned through a course tagged FA3.


  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 | 3

FA4 Engagement with Society

A minimum of 12 credits of coursework in creative expression (FA3) and engagement with society (FA4) is required. At least three of these credits must be earned through a course tagged FA4.


  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • EN Foundational Ability tag FA4 | 3

FA5 Ethical Reflection

This Foundational Abilities requirement has two parts:


  1. Foundational Course in Ethical Reflection: All WSE students are required to successfully complete one foundational course in ethical reflection.
    • Course List Code | Title | Credits
      • EN.660.463 | Engineering Management & Leadership | 3
  2. Ethical Reflection ePortfolio Assignment: All WSE students must be assessed as at least proficient in one or more ethical reflection ePortfolio assignments.
    • Course List Code | Title | Credits
      • Courses with EN Foundational Ability tag FA5eP |

FA6 Conceiving of and Realizing Projects

All WSE students must be assessed as at least proficient in two or more conceiving of and realizing projects ePortfolio assignments.


  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • Courses with EN Foundational Ability tag FA6eP |

Major Requirements

Mathematics

A total of 20 credits in mathematics is required.


  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • AS.110.108 | Calculus I (Physical Sciences & Engineering) | 4
    • AS.110.109 | Calculus II (For Physical Sciences and Engineering) | 4
    • AS.110.202 | Calculus III | 4
    • EN.553.291 | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 4
    • EN.553.311 | Intermediate Probability and Statistics | 4
    • Total Credits | 20

Basic Sciences

A total of 22 credits in basic sciences is required.


  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • AS.030.101 | Introductory Chemistry I | 3
    • AS.030.102 | Introductory Chemistry II | 3
    • AS.030.105 | Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I | 1
    • AS.030.106 | Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II | 1
    • AS.030.205 | Introductory Organic Chemistry I | 4
    • AS.171.101 | General Physics: Physical Science Major I | 4
    • AS.171.102 | General Physics: Physical Science Major II | 4
    • AS.173.111 | General Physics Laboratory I | 1
    • AS.173.112 | General Physics Laboratory II | 1
    • Total Credits | 22

Basic Engineering

  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • EN.500.113 | Gateway Computing: Python | 3
    • EN.660.463 | Engineering Management & Leadership | 3
    • Total Credits | 6

Core Requirements

Grades of C or higher are required for the Core Requirements, which include MSE Core Courses, Upper-Level Materials Science Electives, and Design.


MSE Core Courses

  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • EN.510.311 | Structure Of Materials | 3
    • EN.510.312 | Thermodynamics/Materials | 3
    • EN.510.313 | Mechanical Properties of Materials | 3
    • EN.510.314 | Electronic Properties of Materials | 3
    • EN.510.315 | Physical Chemistry of Materials II | 3
    • EN.510.316 | Foundations of Biomaterials | 3
    • EN.510.428 | Materials Science Laboratory I | 3
    • EN.510.429 | Materials Science Laboratory II | 3
    • Total Credits | 24

Upper-Level Materials Science Electives

At least 15 credits of Upper-Level Materials Science & Engineering courses at 300-level or higher are required.


  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • Upper-Level Materials Sciences & Engineering courses (EN.510.3xx - EN.510.4xx) | 15
    • Total Credits | 15

Design

Both semesters of design sequence courses must be taken to fulfill one of the FA6eP project requirements and to complete the design requirement for the major.


  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • Two semesters of design sequence courses | 6
    • Total Credits | 6

Track and Concentrations

Standard Track

The Standard Track is intended for those students with general materials science interests.


Upper-Level Materials Science Electives for Standard Track

A grade of C or higher is required.


  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • Upper-Level Materials Sciences & Engineering courses (EN.510.3xx - EN.510.4xx) | 15
    • Total Credits | 15
Design for Standard Track

Both semesters of design sequence courses must be taken to fulfill one of the FA6eP project requirements and to complete the design requirement.


  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • Complete one of the following design sequences: | 6
      • EN.510.433 & EN.510.434 | Senior Design Research and Senior Design/Research II |
      • EN.510.445 & EN.510.446 | MSE Design Team I and MSE Design Team II |
      • EN.510.447 & EN.510.448 | MSE Design Team Leader and MSE Design Team II Leader |
    • Total Credits | 6

Biomaterials Concentration

Biomaterials is an exciting and rapidly developing field.


Upper-Level Materials Science Electives for Biomaterials Concentration

Grades of C or higher are required.


  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • EN.510.430 | Biomaterials Lab | 3
    • 4 Upper-Level Materials Sciences & Engineering courses (EN.510.3xx - EN.510.4xx) with SIS POS tag MATS-BIO | 12
    • Total Credits | 15
Design for Biomaterials Concentration

Both semesters of design sequence courses must be taken to fulfill one of the FA6eP project requirements and to complete the design requirement for the major.


  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • Complete one of the following design sequences: | 6
      • EN.510.438 & EN.510.439 | Biomaterials Senior Design I and Biomaterials Senior Design II |
      • EN.510.445 & EN.510.446 | MSE Design Team I and MSE Design Team II |
      • EN.510.447 & EN.510.448 | MSE Design Team Leader and MSE Design Team II Leader |
    • Total Credits | 6

Nanotechnology Concentration

Nanotechnology advances the utilization of materials and devices with extremely small dimensions.


Upper-Level Materials Science Electives for Nanotechnology Concentration

Grades of C or higher are required.


  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • EN.510.442 | Nanomaterials Lab | 3
    • 4 Upper-Level Materials Sciences & Engineering courses (EN.510.3xx - EN.510.4xx) with POS tag of MATS-NANO | 12
    • Total Credits | 15
Design for Nanotechnology Concentration

Both semesters of design sequence courses must be taken to fulfill one of the FA6eP project requirements and to complete the design requirement for the major.


  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • Complete one of the following design sequences: | 6
      • EN.510.440 & EN.510.441 | Nanomaterials Senior Design I and Nanomaterials Senior Design II |
      • EN.510.445 & EN.510.446 | MSE Design Team I and MSE Design Team II |
      • EN.510.447 & EN.510.448 | MSE Design Team Leader and MSE Design Team II Leader |
    • Total Credits | 6

Unrestricted Electives

Grades of C- or higher are required.


  • Course List Code | Title | Credits
    • Unrestricted Elective courses | 6
    • Total Credits | 6

Sample Programs

Sample Program for Standard Track

First Year


  • First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits
    • AS.030.101 | 3 | AS.030.102 | 3
    • AS.030.105 | 1 | AS.030.106 | 1
    • AS.110.108 | 4 | AS.110.109 | 4
    • EN.510.106 | 3 | AS.171.101 | 4
    • FYS or Design Cornerstone | 2-3 | AS.173.111 | 1
    • Unrestricted Elective | 3 | EN.500.113 | 3
    • Total Credits | 16-17 | Total Credits | 16

Second Year


  • First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits
    • AS.030.205 | 4 | EN.510.312 | 3
    • AS.110.202 | 4 | EN.510.316 | 3
    • AS.171.102 | 4 | EN.553.291 | 4
    • AS.173.112 | 1 | EN.661.250 | 3
    • EN.510.311 | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 | 3
    • Total Credits | 16 | Total Credits | 16

Third Year


  • First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits
    • EN.510.313 | 3 | EN.510.314 | 3
    • EN.510.315 | 3 | EN.510.429 | 3
    • EN.510.428 | 3 | Upper-Level MSE Elective 1 | 3
    • EN.553.311 | 4 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA4 | 3
    • EN.661.110 or AS.004 101 | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3
    • Total Credits | 16 | Total Credits | 15

Fourth Year


  • First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits
    • EN.510.433 | 3 | EN.510.434 | 3
    • Upper-Level MSE Elective 2 | 3 | Upper-Level MSE Elective 4 | 3
    • Upper-Level MSE Elective 3 | 3 | Upper-Level MSE Elective 5 | 3
    • EN.660.463 | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3
    • Unrestricted Elective | 3 | Unrestricted Elective | 3
    • Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15
  • Total Credits | 125-126

Sample Program for Biomaterials Concentration

Students pursuing the Biomaterials Concentration will complete a total of 126-127 credits instead of 125-126 credits.


First Year


  • First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits
    • AS.030.101 | 3 | AS.030.102 | 3
    • AS.030.105 | 1 | AS.030.106 | 1
    • AS.110.108 | 4 | AS.110.109 | 4
    • EN.510.106 | 3 | AS.171.101 | 4
    • FYS or Design Cornerstone | 2-3 | AS.173.111 | 1
    • Unrestricted Elective | 3 | EN.500.113 | 3
    • Total Credits | 16-17 | Total Credits | 16

Second Year


  • First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits
    • AS.030.205 | 4 | EN.510.312 | 3
    • AS.110.202 | 4 | EN.510.316 | 3
    • AS.171.102 | 4 | EN.553.291 | 4
    • AS.173.112 | 1 | EN.661.250 | 3
    • EN.510.311 | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 | 3
    • Total Credits | 16 | Total Credits | 16

Third Year


  • First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits
    • EN.510.313 | 3 | EN.510.314 | 3
    • EN.510.315 | 3 | EN.510.429 | 3
    • EN.510.428 | 3 | Upper-Level MSE Elective 1 | 3
    • EN.580.221 | 4 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA4 | 3
    • EN.661.110 or AS.004 101 | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3
    • Total Credits | 16 | Total Credits | 15

Fourth Year


  • First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits
    • EN.510.438 | 3 | EN.510.430 | 3
    • Upper-Level MSE Elective 2 | 3 | EN.510.439 | 3
    • Upper-Level MSE Elective 3 | 3 | Upper-Level MSE Elective 5 | 3
    • EN.553.311 | 4 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3
    • EN.660.463 | 3 | Unrestricted Elective | 3
    • Total Credits | 16 | Total Credits | 15
  • Total Credits | 126-127

Sample Program for Nanotechnology Concentration

First Year


  • First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits
    • AS.030.101 | 3 | AS.030.102 | 3
    • AS.030.105 | 1 | AS.030.106 | 1
    • AS.110.108 | 4 | AS.110.109 | 4
    • EN.510.106 | 3 | AS.171.101 | 4
    • FYS or Design Cornerstone | 2-3 | AS.173.111 | 1
    • Unrestricted Elective | 3 | EN.500.113 | 3
    • Total Credits | 16-17 | Total Credits | 16

Second Year


  • First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits
    • AS.030.205 | 4 | EN.510.312 | 3
    • AS.110.202 | 4 | EN.510.316 | 3
    • AS.171.102 | 4 | EN.553.291 | 4
    • AS.173.112 | 1 | EN.661.250 | 3
    • EN.510.311 | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 | 3
    • Total Credits | 16 | Total Credits | 16

Third Year


  • First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits
    • EN.510.313 | 3 | EN.510.314 | 3
    • EN.510.315 | 3 | EN.510.429 | 3
    • EN.510.428 | 3 | Upper-Level MSE Elective 1 | 3
    • EN.553.311 | 4 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA4 | 3
    • EN.661.110 or AS.004 101 | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3
    • Total Credits | 16 | Total Credits | 15

Fourth Year


  • First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits
    • EN.510.440 | 3 | EN.510.441 | 3
    • EN.510.442 | 3 | Upper-Level MSE Elective 4 | 3
    • Upper-Level MSE Elective 3 | 3 | Upper-Level MSE Elective 5 | 3
    • EN.660.463 | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3
    • Unrestricted Elective | 3 | Unrestricted Elective | 3
    • Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15
  • Total Credits | 125-126

Sample Program with Hopkins Semester

This is one example of how a student could structure their degree program to include a Hopkins Semester.


First Year


  • First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits
    • AS.030.101 | 3 | AS.030.102 | 3
    • AS.030.105 | 1 | AS.030.106 | 1
    • AS.110.108 | 4 | AS.110.109 | 4
    • EN.510.106 | 3 | AS.171.101 | 4
    • Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 | 3 | AS.173.111 | 1
    • FYS or Design Cornerstone | 2-3 | EN.500.113 | 3
    • Total Credits | 16-17 | Total Credits | 16

Second Year


  • First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits
    • AS.030.205 | 4 | EN.510.312 | 3
    • AS.110.202 | 4 | EN.510.316 | 3
    • AS.171.102 | 4 | EN.553.291 | 4
    • AS.173.112 | 1 | EN.661.250 | 3
    • EN.510.311 | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA4 | 3
    • Total Credits | 16 | Total Credits | 16

Third Year


  • First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits
    • EN.510.313 | 3 | Hopkins Semester |
    • EN.510.315 | 3 | Upper-Level MSE Elective 1 | 3
    • EN.510.428 | 3 | Upper-Level MSE Elective 2 | 3
    • EN.553.311 | 4 | Unrestricted Elective | 3
    • EN.661.110 or AS.004 101 | 3 | Unrestricted Elective | 3
    • Unrestricted Elective | 3 |
    • Total Credits | 16 | Total Credits | 15

Fourth Year


  • First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits
    • EN.510.433 | 3 | EN.510.314 | 3
    • Upper-Level MSE Elective 3 | 3 | EN.510.429 | 3
    • Upper-Level MSE Elective 4 | 3 | Upper-Level MSE Elective 5 | 3
    • EN.660.463 | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3
    • Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3 | Course with EN Foundational Ability tag FA3 or FA4 | 3
    • Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15
  • Total Credits | 125-126

Accreditation Statement

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


Program Objectives

The program has as its objectives that within 3 to 5 years, our graduates will:


  • Be engaged in advanced education, research, and development to advance materials science and engineering; or in professional disciplines that benefit from an understanding of MSE.
  • Employ elements of the materials research process in their careers including the use of:
    • critical reasoning to identify fundamental issues and establish directions for investigation
    • creative processes to define specific plans for problem-solution
    • analytical thought to interpret results and place them within a broader context
    • application of materials solutions to enhance or radically improve existing and future technology
  • Conduct themselves to the highest standards of ethical professional practice, understanding the societal and global effects of their work, and using their knowledge and skills to improve the human condition.
  • Maintain their curiosity and expand their knowledge and skills through lifelong learning.

Student Outcomes

Students graduating with a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering will have demonstrated:


  1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Enrollments and Graduates

Enrollment

EN Enrollment Chart Term | Total | First-Year | Sophomore | Junior | Senior ---|---|---|---|---|--- Fall 2016 | 60 | 5 | 22 | 19 | 14 Fall 2017 | 68 | 21 | 9 | 19 | 19 Fall 2018 | 67 | 23 | 16 | 9 | 19 Fall 2019 | 61 | 12 | 26 | 14 | 9 Fall 2020 | 62 | 12 | 10 | 26 | 14 Fall 2021 | 69 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 25 Fall 2022 | 50 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 12 Fall 2023 | 59 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 11 Fall 2024 | 56 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14


B.S Degrees Awarded

EN Degrees Awarded Chart Academic Year | Total ---|--- | 13 | 17 | 20 | 9 | 13 | 26 | 11 | 9


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