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Twin Cities Campus
Materials Science and Engineering B.Mat.S.E.
Chemical Engineering & Materials Science
Institute of Technology
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Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2005.
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Required credits to graduate with this degree: 128.
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Required credits within the major: 38.
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Degree: Bachelor of Materials Science and Engineering.
The program in materials science and engineering leads to a bachelor¿s degree that enables students to immediately enter the profession. The program develops an understanding of the properties and the origin of these properties in a broad range of materials, including metals, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and composites. Because the program is broadly based, graduates find employment across a broad range of industries, including the automotive, chemical, electronics, energy, and medical technology industries. Graduates also find positions in consulting, research, technical management, and teaching.
The Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) program is designed to prepare students to achieve the following career and professional accomplishments after graduation:
¿ Be employed as a materials engineer or a related engineering or science position, using and developing his or her skills based on the demands of the job.
¿ Enter into a graduate or professional program, applying his or her knowledge and experience toward an advanced or professional degree.
¿ Be an effective team member, using and developing communication and teamwork skills.
¿ Be a responsible engineer/scientist or professional, demonstrating ethical and professional responsibility and continuing to learn through formal and informal educational experiences.
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Admission Requirements
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Students must complete 11 courses before admission to the program.
Freshmen and transfer students are usually admitted to pre-major status before admission to this major.
A GPA above 2.00 is preferred for the following:
2.8 for students transferring from outside the University.
Students interested in materials science and engineering are recommended to take MATS 1001/CHEN 1001 to learn more about the field.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions Web site.
Mathematics
MATH 1271 - Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
or MATH 1371 - IT Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
MATH 1272 - Calculus II (4.0 cr)
or MATH 1372 - IT Calculus II (4.0 cr)
MATH 2243 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.0 cr)
or MATH 2373 - IT Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.0 cr)
MATH 2263 - Multivariable Calculus (4.0 cr)
or MATH 2374 - IT Multivariable Calculus and Vector Analysis (4.0 cr)
Physical Sciences
AEM 2011 - Statics (3.0 cr)
CHEM 1021 - Chemical Principles I, ENVT, PHYS SCI/L (4.0 cr)
or CHEM 1031H - Honors Chemistry I, ENVT, PHYS SCI/L, H (4.0 cr)
CHEM 1022 - Chemical Principles II, PHYS SCI/L, ENVT (4.0 cr)
or CHEM 1032H - Honors Chemistry II, ENVT, PHYS SCI/L, H (4.0 cr)
CHEM 2301 - Organic Chemistry I (3.0 cr)
PHYS 1301W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I, PHYS SCI/L, WI (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 1401V - Honors Physics I, PHYS SCI/L, WI, H (4.0 cr)
PHYS 1302W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering II, PHYS SCI/L, WI (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 1402V - Honors Physics II, PHYS SCI/L, WI, H (4.0 cr)
PHYS 2303 - Physics III: Physics of Matter (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 2403H - Honors Physics III, H (4.0 cr)
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General Requirements
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All students are required to complete general University and college
requirements including writing and liberal education courses.
For more information about University-wide requirements, see the
liberal education requirements.
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Program Requirements
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Major Courses
AEM 3031 - Deformable Body Mechanics (3.0 cr)
AEM 4511 - Mechanics of Composite Materials (3.0 cr)
CE 3101 - Computer Applications in Civil Engineering I (3.0 cr)
MATS 3011 - Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering (3.0 cr)
MATS 3012 - Metals and Alloys (3.0 cr)
MATS 3801 - Structural Characterization Lab (3.0 cr)
MATS 3851W - Materials Properties Lab, WI (3.0 cr)
MATS 4001 - Thermodynamics of Materials (4.0 cr)
MATS 4002 - Mass Transport and Kinetics (4.0 cr)
MATS 4013 - Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Materials (3.0 cr)
MATS 4212 - Ceramics (3.0 cr)
MATS 4214 - Polymers (3.0 cr)
MATS 4221 - Materials Design and Performance (4.0 cr)
MATS 4301W - Materials Processing, WI (4.0 cr)
MATS 4400 - Senior Design Project (3.0 cr)
Technical Electives
Students must take 13 credits of technical electives. See an adviser for a list of possible courses.
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Program Sub-plans
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A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Honors
This is an honors sub-plan.
For cum laude, students must complete a thesis and one honors experience and have a cumulative GPA of 3.50. To graduate magna cum laude, students must complete a thesis and two honors experiences and have a cumulative GPA of 3.66. For summa cum laude, students must complete a thesis and three honors experiences and have a cumulative GPA of 3.75. Consult an academic adviser for a list of possible honors experiences or to petition the department to approve an honors experience not listed. Honors
See the CEMS honors program director for details.
honors experience
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