Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering

The materials science and engineering undergraduate program offers a B.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering. This versatile degree combines traditional instruction in ceramic engineering, metallurgy, and polymer science with modern materials, including nanomaterials, biomaterials, composite materials, electronic materials, and optical and magnetic materials. Freshmen and sophomores study basic chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering science and are introduced to the basic aspects of materials. Two English courses taken in the freshman year provide the foundation for further instruction in communications that is integrated throughout the curriculum. Juniors and seniors take courses in the science of materials and in the details of materials processing, structure, and properties. The curriculum culminates in a two-course senior design sequence in which students work in teams to design a material, component, or process using previously learned skills and knowledge. Two technical electives, an MSE elective, and one free elective provide flexibility that allows students to specialize in a particular area of materials or to pursue other interests. Courses in the humanities/fine arts and social sciences ensure that graduates understand the role of engineering in today's global society.

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering Mission Statement

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering program is to produce graduates well-rounded in the fundamentals of materials science and engineering who are prepared to meet the related needs of industry and government, and prepared for advanced academic study in materials related disciplines. This will be accomplished by providing students with up-to-date knowledge and skills through coursework, modern laboratories, opportunities to conduct cutting edge research with distinguished faculty mentors, and opportunities to participate in leadership and service activities.

Program Educational Objectives

The general educational objective of the Materials Science and Engineering undergraduate program is to provide its graduates with the fundamental knowledge to function effectively in materials-related positions in industry, government, and academics. The following specific Program Educational Objectives were established to ensure the attainment of this general objective consistent with the visions and missions of Georgia Tech and the College of Engineering, and ABET Criteria for Evaluating Engineering Programs:

To produce graduates with the fundamental knowledge and skills to function effectively in materials science and engineering related positions in industry and government, or to successfully pursue advanced study.
To produce graduates who advance in their chosen fields.
To produce graduates who function effectively in the global arena.