Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Telephone: (302) 831-2062
E-mail: mseg-info@udel.edu
Website: https://mseg.udel.edu/
Faculty Listing: https://mseg.udel.edu/people/faculty/

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering offers a Bachelor of Materials Science and Engineering. The department also offers minors in Materials Science and Engineering and Nanoscale Materials. Our program is designed to provide students with coursework, laboratories, and design experiences across modern material topics including materials for energy, the environment, and healthcare, as well as more classic topics including structural and commodity materials. This broad and deep perspective in both materials science and engineering, including experimental and computation/simulation knowledge and skills, will prepare students for careers in engineering industries, research, or graduate work.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The Educational Objectives of the department are to educate students who will:

Broadly apply their knowledge of materials science and engineering in the private or public sectors and/or in the pursuit of more advanced degrees.
Actively provide technical, educational, public sector and/or business leadership with an eye toward inclusive, responsible technological developments.
Embrace their responsibility toward the betterment of our local and global community.

DEPARTMENTAL STANDARDS

Students entering materials science should have a strong background in math and science. Successful progress through the department will be monitored regularly. Students not satisfying the college’s 2.0 GPA requirement for STEM courses will need to meet with their academic advisor to enroll for the future semester.

DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To maintain adequate progress in the program, students are strongly encouraged to have satisfactorily completed MATH 241, MATH 242, CISC 106, PHYS 207/PHYS 227, CHEM 111 and CHEM 112 by the end of the summer session of their freshman year. Students are expected to complete this program in eight regular semesters, though exceptions may be necessary for transfers. With most of the MSEG courses only offered once per year, it is imperative that students closely follow the course sequences outlined below.

MINORS

Materials Science and Engineering

Information about the Materials Science and Engineering Minor can be found at www.mseg.udel.edu/academicsminor.html.

Minor Advisor: Dr. Ismat Shah, ismat@udel.edu or (302) 831-1618

Nanoscale Materials

Information about the Nanoscale Materials Minor can be found at www.mseg.udel.edu/academicsminor.html.

Minor Advisor: Dr. Ismat Shah, ismat@udel.edu or (302) 831-1618

TECHNICAL ELECTIVES

Students must complete five Technical Electives (15 credits) from an approved list. These electives provide the student with an opportunity to advance their scientific and engineering background in areas of particular interest. Independent study, senior research, and additional courses for satisfying this requirement can be approved by an advisor.

Programs

Major

Materials Science and Engineering (BMSE)

Minor

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