Try the University's search engine. Materials Science and Engineering Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science B.Mat. The four-year 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.
Degree Requirements Students must complete at least 128 credits to graduate, including 33 credits in the major. Credits include the specific required courses listed below. In addition, the University's liberal education requirements must be met. See the director of undergraduate studies for a list of technical electives. The senior design project, MatS 4400, requires a written final report and an oral presentation.