Materials Science Engineering Technology B.S.
Materials Science Engineering Technology Major
The B.S. Materials Science Engineering Technology major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
The Materials Science Engineering Technology (MSET) major provides students with instruction and practical experience in the science and engineering of materials, with a focus on metals. Significant lab work and a senior design project allow students to build and test their technical and communication skills and ensure that graduates are prepared for the workplace.
Admission Requirements:
To be admitted to the B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering program, students must satisfy UNI’s admission requirements and be prepared to take calculus. Mathematical preparation can be demonstrated with a satisfactory ALEKS score or MATH 1140 Precalculus or equivalent. ALEKS score of 61 is required for the math, chemistry and physics classes in the program.
| Math and Science: | ||
| CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II | 5-8 |
| or CHEM 1130 | General Chemistry I-II | |
| MATH 1420 | Calculus I | 4 |
| or MATH 1150 | Calculus for Technology | |
| PHYSICS 1511 | General Physics I ^ | 4 |
| or PHYSICS 1701 | Physics I for Science and Engineering | |
| PHYSICS 1512 | General Physics II | 4 |
| or PHYSICS 1702 | Physics II for Science and Engineering | |
| CHEM 2320 | Chemical Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 2330 | Chemical Analysis Laboratory | 2 |
| Required Core: | ||
| ENGLISH 1005 | College Writing and Research | 3 |
| ENGLISH 3772/5772 | Technical Writing for Engineering Technologists | 3 |
| PHIL 1560 | Science, Technology, and Ethics (STE) | 3 |
| ENGR 1000 | Introduction to Engineering & Professional Practice | 3 |
| ENGR 2080 | Statics | 2 |
| ENGR 2089 | Engineering Seminar: (Topic) | 1 |
| ENGR 2180 | Strength of Materials | 2 |
| TECH 1024 | Engineering Design with CAD | 3 |
| TECH 2072 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| TECH 3127 | Applied Thermodynamics | 3 |
| TECH 3136 | Principles of Metal Casting | 3 |
| TECH 3142 | Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| TECH 3164 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) | 3 |
| TECH 3192/5192 | Non-Destructive Evaluation of Materials/Scanning Electron Microscopy | 3 |
| TECH 3196 | Industrial Safety | 3 |
| ENGR 4500 | Senior Design @ | 3 |
| Technical Electives - 12 credits of course work approved by your academic advisor. | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 78-81 | |
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Has prerequisite of satisfactory score on ALEKS exam or subsequent remediation.
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ENGR 4500 meets the Bachelor of Science degree undergraduate research course requirement.
Four-Year Plan
Materials Science Engineering Technology, B.S.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH 1420 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYSICS 1701 | Physics I for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| ENGR 1000 | Introduction to Engineering & Professional Practice | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHYSICS 1702 | Physics II for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| CHEM 2320 | Chemical Analysis | 3 |
| TECH 1024 | Engineering Design with CAD | 3 |
| ENGR 2080 | Statics | 2 |
| ENGR 2089 | Engineering Seminar: (Topic) | 1 |
| ENGLISH 3772/5772 | Technical Writing for Engineering Technologists | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHIL 1560 | Science, Technology, and Ethics (STE) | 3 |
| TECH 2072 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| CHEM 2330 | Chemical Analysis Laboratory | 2 |
| ENGR 2180 | Strength of Materials | 2 |
| Technical Elective Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| TECH 3142 | Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| TECH 3196 | Industrial Safety | 3 |
| Technical Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| TECH 3127 | Applied Thermodynamics | 3 |
| TECH 3164 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) | 3 |
| TECH 3192/5192 | Non-Destructive Evaluation of Materials/Scanning Electron Microscopy | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| TECH 3136 | Principles of Metal Casting | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Technical Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR 4500 | Senior Design | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Technical Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Learning Outcomes
Materials Science Engineering Technology, B.S.
Program goals:
- Provide an education in materials science & engineering consistent with the highest ABET (formerly Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) EAC (Engineering Accreditation Commission) accreditation standards.
- Prepare students to understand fundamental engineering principles with high-quality courses in mathematics, chemistry and physics.
- Provide rigorous courses in materials science and engineering that incorporate discussion of underlying physical and chemical principles, as well as applications relevant to current and future industries.
- Engage students in laboratory activities and project work to ensure that they obtain practical and direct experience with engineering design and practice.
- Enhance technical writing skills through detailed reports adhering to professional styles and standards.