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Abet Accreditation
ABET Accreditation: Program Educational Objectives
All ABET accredited academic programs publish long term program objectives,
along with statements that describe what students are expected to know
or be able to do by the time of graduation from the program. The faculty of
the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, in consultation with students,
alumni and other interested parties, has decided that the overarching objective
of the MSE curriculum is to provide an education that enables our graduates
to be productive and fulfilled professionals throughout their careers.
Specifically, our program will produce graduates who:
- are successful in a top graduate school and/or in materials science & engineering positions;
- excel in professionalism and leadership in modern, interdisciplinary materials engineering practice, while accounting for the impact of their profession on an evolving society;
- creatively advance our collective understanding of the principles of materials science and engineering and/or innovate the design of technological systems;
- contribute effectively as an individual, team member, and/or a leader to achieve personal, group, and institutional goals.
Based on these objectives our program is focused to allow our students to
be successful regardless of their future career choice.
ABET Accreditation: Program Outcome
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering has accepted the following
definitions for the educational outcomes of the department; these outcomes
will allow our students to be successful in any career choice and achieve the
long term objectives of our department.
MSE
Outcome |
Definition |
| A |
An ability to apply a knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, materials and statistics to identify, formulate and solve the problems encountered in the production or application of a material. |
| B |
An ability to apply core concepts in materials science (structure, properties, processing and performance) to identify, formulate and solve contemporary materials engineering problems.
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| C |
The ability to communicate effectively. |
| D |
An ability to design and conduct experiments and to analyze and interpret the data derived from these experiments with an emphasis on relating properties and processing to structure and on relating structure and properties to materials performance. |
| E |
An ability to select materials to meet relevant performance criteria during the design of engineered systems and components within realistic constraints. |
| F |
An ability to function responsibly and ethically in a professional, multidisciplinary environment as an individual or as a member of a team. |
| G |
An ability to employ the techniques, skills and tools of modern materials engineering practice. |
| H |
A recognition of the need for lifelong scholarship as the field of materials is continually evolving as new knowledge and materials are developed. |
| I |
A knowledge of contemporary issues in the application of materials. |
| J |
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of materials engineering solutions in a global and societal context. |
The MSE faculty welcome any constructive feedback on these program educational objectives and program outcomes.
Program Mission
The mission of MSE is focused in the four areas described below:
Education
- To provide a world-class educational environment where our students are assured of an undergraduate or graduate education in Materials that is current, rigorous, and innovative and that will serve as an appropriate starting point for the graduate to pursue a career in academia, government, or industry.
- To have a nationally ranked undergraduate program in the top ten of USNWR and to continue to improve that ranking.
Research
- To conduct focused research with undergraduate and graduate students that advances our fundamental understanding of materials and provides a foundation for the improvement of existing or the creation of new technologies and products.
- To conduct research in a number of thrust areas which: (1) take
advantage of the strength and size of the faculty in MSE, (2) promote
interdisciplinary research to take advantage of the strength of CIT, and
(3) are complementary to the strategic vision of the college and university.
- To foster individual and small group research that reflects the interests of the MSE faculty.
- To have a nationally ranked graduate program in the top ten of USNWR.
Knowledge Dissemination
- To publish peer-reviewed journal articles and books and to present, in appropriate public fora, the results of our educational initiatives and research.
Synergy
- To lead the Materials based initiatives within the college and university.
- To take leadership roles in professional societies, governmentpanels, materials forums and councils, journal editorship, and conferences.
- To develop a friendly and supportive environment that allows our
students, graduates, faculty, and staff to be successful.
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