Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
The Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering degree provides high-quality education and ample exposure to cutting-edge materials-related research activities to students with strong disciplinary fundamentals and broad interdisciplinary and societal perspectives. It prepares them as technical leaders and innovators for a wide range of career options where materials play a critical and enabling role.
Concentrations
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Materials Science and Engineering
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Materials Technology for Energy and Sustainability
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Nanotechnology (interdisciplinary)
Program Objectives
The program prepares students to:
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apply core Materials knowledge in design, control, and assessment of materials processing and products.
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interact effectively with other professionals based on the interdisciplinary education in the Materials discipline to advance their careers.
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engage in lifelong learning through professional activities and continuing education.
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participate in technology innovation through novel processes and products, intellectual property, and enterprises.
Program Outcomes
By the time of graduation, students will be able to:
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demonstrate advanced understanding of the foundations of materials science and engineering including multi-scale structure, mass transport, thermodynamics, and mathematical basics in the processing-structure-properties-performance paradigm.
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take an interdisciplinary approach to predicting, designing, fabricating, and characterizing materials of desired functionality and performance characteristics at multi-length scales using fundamental scientific and engineering principles and with modern experimental and analytical tools.
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evaluate the quality of their own work and others for problem solving and for research and development in the broad materials field.
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communicate orally and in writing the technical, scientific, and societal importance of
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research results.
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adapt to changing technological and societal needs with interdisciplinary exposure and appreciation of the benefit and fulfillment of life-long learning.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering is a 30-credit degree program. Students are required to complete:
Core Courses
Any three of the following courses:
| MT 521 | Chemical and Materials Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MT 601 | Structure and Diffraction | 3 |
| MT 602 | Kinetics of Materials | 3 |
| MT 665 | Soft Matter Physics | 3 |
Plus:
| MT 650 | Special Topics in Materials Science and Engineering | 0 |
Materials Technology for Energy and Sustainability Concentration Curriculum
Requirements
| MT 518 | Solar Energy: Theory & Application | 3 |
| MT 581 | Materials Sustainable Development | 3 |
| MT 588 | Electrochemical Materials and Devices for Energy and Sustainability | 3 |
| ME 514 | Sustainable Energy | 3 |