The following is a sample schedule for students pursuing a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering. This information is intended to give students an idea of what their course schedule may look like, but we encourage all students to schedule a meeting with their advisor to discuss specifics. We hope it will serve to guide your discussions with your advisor.
Consult the Schedule of Courses for course descriptions, semester offerings, and any necessary pre-requisites or co-requisites.
| Course | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 21-122 | Integration, Differential Equations & Approximation | 10 |
| xx-xxx | Second introductory engineering course | 12 |
| 33-142 | Physics II for Engineering Students | 12 |
| 76-101 | Interpretation and Argument | 9 |
| Total units | 43 |
| Course | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 27-201 | Structure of Materials | 9 |
| 27-210 | Materials Engineering Essentials | 6 |
| 21-215 | Thermodynamics of Materials | 12 |
| 21-254 | Linear Algebra and Vector Calculus for Engineers | 11 |
| 15-110 or 15-112 | Principles of Computing or Fundamentals of Programming and Computer Science | 10 or 12 |
| 90-105 | Modern Chemistry I | 10 |
| 39-210 | Experiential Learning I | 0 |
| Total units | 58 |
| Course | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 27-202 | Defects in Materials | 9 |
| 27-216 | Transport in Materials | 9 |
| 27-217 | Phase Relations and Diagrams | 12 |
| 21-260 | Differential Equations | 9 |
| xx-xxx | Approved Elective I | 9 |
| 39-220 | Experiential Learning II | 0 |
| Total units | 48 |
| Course | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 27-301 | Microstructure and Properties I | 9 |
| 27-xxx | MSE Restricted Elective I | 9 |
| 33-225 or 03-121 or 09-217 | Quantum Phys and the Structure of Matter or Modern Biology or Organic Chemistry | 9 |
| xx-xxx | Approved elective II | 9 |
| xx-xxx | Unrestricted elective I | 9 |
| 239-310 | Experiential Learning II | 9 |
| 0 | ||
| Total units | 45 |
| Course | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 27-305 | Introduction to Materials Characterization | 6 |
| 27-367 | Selection and Performance of Materials | 6 |
| xx-xxx | MSE Restricted Elective II | 9 |
| xx-xxx | Approved Elective III | 9 |
| xx-xxx | Unrestricted Elective II | 9 |
| 36-220 | Engineering Statistics and Quality Control | 9 |
| Total units | 48 |
| Course | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 27-401 | Capstone Design I | 6 |
| 27-xxx | MSE Restricted Elective III | 9 |
| 27-xxx | MSE Restricted Elective IV | 9 |
| xx-xxx | Approved Elective IV | 9 |
| xx-xxx | H&SS Elective I | 9 |
| xx-xxx | Unrestricted Elective | 9 |
| Total units | 51 |
| Course | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 27-402 | Capstone Design II | 6 |
| xx-xxx | MSE Approved Elective | 9 |
| xx-xxx | Unrestricted Elective IV | 9 |
| xx-xxx | Unrestricted Elective V | 9 |
| xx-xxx | H&SS Elective II | 9 |
| Total units | 42 |