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Undergraduate Record 2008-2009 [ARCHIVED RECORD]
Materials Science and Engineering
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Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is a field that couples basic and applied studies in physics, chemistry and mechanics on the atomistic and nanometer scales with macroscopic materials’ properties. Materials science is frequently an important enabler for many other scientific and engineering disciplines. For instance, advances in performance for future subsonic and hypersonic aircraft require new materials with greater durability at high temperatures and high strength-to-weight ratios. Advances in communication equipment with the introduction of fiber optic cables are brought about through the utilization of ceramic fibers which minimize attenuation of light signals and transmit much more information than is possible with electrically conducting wires. Thus, advances in materials science and engineering enable the development of new technologies across most engineering disciplines.
MSE offers a selection of undergraduate courses with the objective of providing students with a fundamental background in the structure, properties, processing, and performance of materials. This background is essential to engineers or scientists in understanding the selection of materials for various applications.
The MSE Department offers two opportunities for undergraduates to develop their understanding of materials science. A minor in Materials Science and Engineering is available to all undergraduate students. For students desiring a stronger and more extensive foundation in materials science, an 11-course MSE option in Engineering Science is available.
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MSE Minor
The purpose of the MSE minor is to provide students a foundation for understanding how the processing, properties and structure of materials affects the science, design, and application of materials in the engineering discipline of your major field of study. Requirements
Minimum of six MSE courses constitute an MSE minor.
1. You must have a minor advisor in MSE who can help you select the best courses and sequencing.
2. You must take: 3. You must select at least three courses from the following list to complete a six course minor:
- MSE 352 (S)** Aerospace Materials
**cross listed as MAE 352
Research
MSE is a research intensive discipline. Undergraduate students are encouraged to become involved in research through i) an independent study research project, MSE 452, ii) senior thesis projects, iii) and financially supported undergraduate research internships during the academic year or summer. MSE faculty members serve as advisors to your to research projects. For more information, consult the MSE department website, www.virginia.edu/ms. MSE Option in Engineering Science
The MSE option in Engineering Science consists of eight required MSE courses, six credits of MSE electives and six credits of advanced MSE project. Students must also select an approved SEAS technical minor or a minor in a natural science or mathematics. MSE is a research intensive discipline and ES/MSE students are encouraged to become involved in ongoing research projects within the department. First Semester Credits: 15
Second Semester Credits: 17
- Science elective I Credits: 3
(See Footnote 1 below)
(See Footnote 2 below) Third Semester Credits: 16
- Secondary minor elective Credits: 3
(See Footnote 3 below)
(See Footnote 2 below)
Fourth Semester Credits: 16
- Advanced Math/ CS elective Credits: 3
(See Footnote 4 below)
- Science elective II Credits: 4
(See Footnote 6 below)
(See Footnote 2 below) Fifth Semester Credits: 15
- Secondary minor elective Credits: 3
(See Footnote 3 below)
- Secondary Minor elective Credits: 3
(See Footnote 3 below)
- Unrestricted elective Credits: 3
(See Footnote 7 below)
Sixth Semester Credits: 18
- Secondary minor elective Credits: 3
(See Footnote 3 below)
- Unrestricted elective Credits: 3
(See Footnote 7 below)
- STS 2xx/3xx elective Credits: 3
- MSE 421 Processing of Advanced Mater Credits: 3
- MSE 432 Origins of Mechanical Behavior Credits: 3
Seventh Semester Credits: 15
- Secondary minor elective Credits: 3
(See Footnote 3 below)
- Unrestricted elective Credits: 3
(See Footnote 7 below)
- MSE xxx MSE Elective Credits:3
(See Footnote 9 below) Eighth Semester Credits: 15
- Secondary minor elective Credits: 3
(see footnote 3 below)
- MSE xxx MSE elective Credits: 3
(See Footnote 9 below)
- Unrestricted elective Credits: 3
(See Footnote 7 below)
Footnotes
(1) Science elective I: Chosen from ECE 200; BIOL 201, 202; MSE 209; CHEM 152; PHYS 252; or advisor approved 2xx SEAS technical elective.
(2) HSS electives are chosen from the approved list available in A122 Thornton Hall.
(3) Secondary minor electives must be chosen so as to earn an approved technical minor in SEAS, mathematics, or a natural science. Once minor requirements are satisfied, any 2xx or higher technical SEAS, mathematics, or natural science course is acceptable.
(4) Advanced math/CS elective: 3xx-level or higher mathematics courses in SEAS or CLAS; or one one 2xx-level or higher course in computer science.
(5) MSE 310 Materials Science Investigations partially fulfills the laboratory requirements of the ES major.
(6) Science Elective II: Either CHEM 152 with lab or PHYS 252 with workshop is required.
(7) Unrestricted electives may be chosen from any graded course in the University except mathematics courses below MATH 131, including STAT 110 and STAT 112, and courses that substantially duplicate others used for the student's degree.
(8) Advanced projects is a graded research, independent study, or design course intended to supplement the student's thesis work. Individual or group projects are possible. Engineering in Context (EIC) courses may substitute, upon advisor approval.
(9) MSE electives are chosen from MSE 352, 455, 492 (Atomistic Simulations), CHE 449 (Polymers), BIOM 414 (Biomaterials).
For more information on the Materials Science and Engineering Option in Engineering Science, consult the MSE department website www.virginia.edu/ms. |
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