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The educational objectives (goals) of the Materials Science and Engineering Program, as published on page 106 of the 2002-2004 Michigan Technological University Undergraduate Catalogue, are to produce graduates who:

…have a sound understanding of the basic concepts of science and engineering in the areas of primary materials production, materials processing, and the properties of materials;

…are able to apply basic science and engineering concepts in the refinement, selection, processing, and design of modern materials used in engineering applications; and

…are able to communicate skillfully and effectively, both orally and in written form.

These goals are consistent with the departmental mission and vision, which are published on the same page of the Undergraduate Catalog.

Departmental Mission Statement

“The mission of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering is to develop and disseminate understanding of structure-property-processing-perfor­mance relationships for engineering materials through instruction and research.”

Departmental Vision Statement

“The department will be a nationally recognized leader in the education of stu­dents at the undergraduate and graduate level in the field of materials science and engineering. Its graduates will attain prominence in industry, government service, and academia. Its faculty will be nationally recognized for scholarship in both instruction and discovery.”

Undergraduate Program Educational Outcomes

For convenience, program outcomes will be considered to be those of EC2000 Criterion 3 and the four Program Specific Criteria for MSE Programs.

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
3. An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs
4. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
5. An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
7. An ability to communicate effectively
8. The broad education to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
9. A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning
10. A knowledge of contemporary issues
11. An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

The Program Specific Criteria for MSE Programs stipulate four additional outcomes.

MSE1. An ability to apply advanced science (such as Chemistry and Physics) and engineering principles to materials systems.

MSE2. An integrated understanding of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, namely structure, properties, processing and performance related to materials systems appropriate to the field.

MSE3. An ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four elements of the field (structure, properties, processing and performance) to solve materials selection and design problems.

MSE4. An ability to utilize experimental, statistical and computational methods consistent with the goals of the program.

See Also: Mission, Vision and Goals for the MSE Graduate Program

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