This concentration area is appropriate for those planning a career in computational materials science and engineering and/or in materials data science. In computational materials science you will learn about the modeling and simulation of material structure and dynamics relevant to real materials problems, often occurring across multiple time and length scales. Materials data science will provide you with knowledge of computational tools that utilize large amounts of information data for use in decisions related to materials selection and design.
Elective Options for Materials and Manufacturing
Recommended math elective
Choose one course from the list on B.S. Degree Requirements. If you don't have a preference, selecting INDE 315 (Probability and Statistics for Engineers) is encouraged (NOTE: INDE 315 can count EITHER towards the Math Elective OR as one of the Engineering Fundamentals Electives, but it cannot count in both categories).
Recommended natural science electives
Choose two.
| Course and Credits | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 162/165 (5) | General Chemistry series completion | Prereq 1.7+ in CHEM 152 |
|
CHEM 312 (3) |
Inorganic Chemistry | Prereqs are CHEM 153/155/162; AND CHEM 224/238/336. CHEM 165 students have already completed the equivalent of this course. |
| CHEM 317 (4) | Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory |
Prereq is CHEM 165 or CHEM 312 |
| CHEM 452, CHEM 455, or CHEM 456 (3) | Physical Chemistry |
Prereqs for all are CHEM 153, 155, or 162; MATH 126 or MATH 136; and PHYS 123 |
| PHYS 224 (3) | Thermal Physics | Prereqs are Math 126/136 and PHYS 123 |
| PHYS 227 (4) | Elementary Mathematical Physics | Prereq: 2.0+ grades in each of PHYS 121, PHYS 122, PHYS 123, and MATH 126 |
| PHYS 228 (4) | Elementary Mathematical Physics | Prereq 2.0+ in PHYS 227 |
Recommended engineering fundamentals electives
Choose 8 credits.
| Course and Credits | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CSE 160 (4) | Data Programming | Introductory data programming course for students who have taken AMATH 301 |
| CSE 163 (4) |
Intermediate Data Programming |
Prereq is either CSE 142, CSE 143, or CSE 160 |
| EE 215 (4) | Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering | Prereq MATH 126/136, MATH 207 (or MATH 307), and PHYS 122 |
| IND E 250 (4) | Fundamentals of Engineering Economy | |
| IND E 315 (3) | Probability and Statistics for Engineers | Course can count towards Math Electives or Engineering Fundamentals Electives but not both |
| ME 123 (4) | Introduction to Visualization and Computer-Aided Design |
Recommended technical elective requirements
15 Credits, a minimum of 9 credits of MSE classes.
| Course and Credits | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MSE 462 (3) | Mechanical Behavior of Materials II | |
| MSE 463 (3) | Corrosion and Wear of Materials | |
| MSE 471 (3) | Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering | |
| MSE 475 (3) | Introduction to Composite Materials | |
| MSE 488 (3) | Materials in Manufacturing | |
| MSE 489 (3) | Additive Manufacturing: Materials, Processing, and Applications | |
| MSE 490 (3) | Composite Materials in Manufacturing | |
| MSE 498 (3) | Any special topics focused in composites | |
| BIOEN 504 (4) | Introduction to Technology Commercialization | |
| ENGR 321 | Engineering Internship Education | Earn 1 credit for an internship 1-20 hours/week, and 2 credits for an internship 20 hours/week+. Can count up to 4 credits of internship towards your degree |