Materials Science and Engineering Accreditation

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

Graduates of the Materials Science and Engineering program will achieve the following career and professional accomplishments:

PEO 1: Be employed as a materials engineer or in a related engineering or science position, using and developing their skills based on the demands of the job.

PEO 2: Enter into a graduate or professional program, applying their knowledge and experience toward an advanced or professional degree.

PEO 3: Be an effective team member, using and developing communication and teamwork skills.

PEO 4: Be a responsible engineer/scientist or professional, demonstrating ethical and professional responsibility and continuing to learn through formal and informal educational experiences.

Student Outcomes

The student outcomes for the MatS program are:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. 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
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. 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
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies