Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Undergraduate Program
The Metallurgical and Materials Engineering B.S. program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Materials (1), Metallurgical (2), Ceramics (3), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Program Educational Objectives
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Our graduates will secure and demonstrate success in present and future employment or graduate study in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering or related professions.
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Graduates will advance in their career by continuing lifelong learning and professional development.
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Graduates will work effectively as contributors and leaders on diverse teams enabling innovation at the leading edge of technology in an ever-changing global, interdisciplinary community.
- Graduates will be competitive as practicing professionals with a fundamental understanding of the materials paradigm applied to state-of-the-art materials, associated processing systems, and sustainable engineering solutions that benefit society.
Student Outcomes
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An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
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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.
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An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
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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.
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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.
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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.