Materials Science and Engineering, BSMSE
Program Educational Objectives
The degree program in Materials Science and Engineering / Welding Engineering seeks to produce graduates who make meaningful positive contributions to our technological society. Within a few years of graduation, we expect our alumni to:
- attain a technical, scientific, or business position in industry, government, or academia, and/or attain or be successfully moving towards attaining post-graduate or professional degrees
- establish themselves as a positive contributor to their employing organizations through their scientific and technical contributions, and
- contribute to a wider, professional community by engaging with professional organizations, participating in technical societies, and/or undertaking technical service roles
Student Outcomes:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies