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Materials Science and Engineering

Materials science and engineering is concerned with the structure, processing, properties, and applications of materials. Materials scientists investigate how the structure and composition of materials affect their properties and performance. Materials engineers develop, modify, and apply materials to specific technological applications.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers three different graduate degrees; the Ph.D., the M.S.E. (Master of Science in Engineering), and the M.M.S.E. (Master of Materials Science and Engineering). The M.M.S.E. is offered through Engineering and Applied Science Programs for Professionals and is described in detail below. Information about the Ph.D. and M.S.E. can be obtained from the Arts and Sciences/Engineering Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Catalog.

The M.M.S.E. degree is designed specifically as a part-time degree that can be completed by taking courses in the late afternoon or evening. It is viewed as a terminal degree and is generally not considered sufficient preparation to continue toward the Ph.D. Those interested in pursuing a Ph.D. degree should consider applying to the department for the M.S.E. degree.  Please note that the application materials for the Ph.D. or M.S.E. degrees are different from the Engineering and Applied Science Programs for Professionals application used in applying for the M.M.S.E. degree.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering has active research programs in biomaterials, nanomaterials and nanotechnology, electrochemistry, thin films, mechanics of materials, electronic materials and physical metallurgy.

Program Committee

Robert C. Cammarata, Program Chair
Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Whiting School of Engineering

James B. Spicer
Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Whiting School of Engineering

Jennifer Sample
Senior Professional Staff
Applied Physics Laboratory

Timothy Foecke
Staff Materials Scientist
National Institute of Standards & Technology

Admission Requirements

The Master of Materials Science and Engineering (M.M.S.E.) program is best suited to students who have received undergraduate degrees in engineering or science. Applicants are expected to have completed a mathematics sequence through differential equations and courses in general physics and chemistry. Applicants must meet the general requirements for graduate study outlined in this catalog.  The program committee is willing to consider applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements in exceptional cases.

Individuals who desire a non-degree status for taking courses may request consideration for Special Student status. Regardless of level, courses taken while a Special Student do not necessarily count toward fulfillment of degree requirements if the student is subsequently accepted as a degree candidate. This status is normally extended for one year with reapplication required for continuation.

Course Requirements

The Master of Materials Science and Engineering degree is awarded after successful completion of 10 one-term courses within five years. All students are required to take 515.401 Structure and Properties of Materials and 515.402 Thermodynamics and Kinetics.  Of the remaining eight electives at least one must be 600-level or higher. Courses offered by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering are acceptable as electives. Students interested in taking the 515.730-731 Materials Science and Engineering Project must get prior approval from the departmental coordinator and be assigned an adviser.

Below is a list of acceptable course electives offered by other departments. Students wishing to take a course not on the list to satisfy the degree requirements must get prior approval from the departmental coordinator.  The program of 10 courses that the student plans to pursue must be approved by the department coordinator.  Students may also select electives from the courses listed below under the Nanotechnology Option.

Nanotechnology Option

Nanotechnology Course Requirements

Students enrolled in the Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering program can elect to pursue the Nanotechnology Option. Two concentrations are offered: the nanomaterials concentration and the biotechnology concentration. For either concentration, the student must successfully complete the core courses and then at least three courses selected from the corresponding concentration course list. The student, in consultation with the departmental coordinator, will select the other courses (for a total of 10) from the part-time or full-time graduate courses offered by the Whiting School of Engineering. The set of 10 courses must represent a coherent educational program and be approved by the departmental coordinator. At least one of the non-core courses must be 600-level or higher. A complete description of the requirements is listed in the Nanotechnology Option section.

Nanotechnology Option - Required Core Courses

All students are required to take 515.401 Structure and Properties of Materials, 515.402 Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials, 515.416 Introduction to Nanotechnology and 515.417 Nanomaterials.  The program of 10 courses that the student plans to pursue must be approved by the departmental coordinator.

A list of acceptable electives for the nanomaterials and biotechnology concentrations are given below.  Students who wish to take courses not listed below need to get prior approval from the departmental coordinator.

 
I.  Nanomaterials Concentration

Materials Science and Engineering Courses

Applied Biomedical Engineering Courses

Applied Physics Courses

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Courses

Electrical & Computer Engineering Courses

Geography and Environmental Engineering Course

Mechanical Engineering Courses

II. Biotechnology Concentration

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