2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Materials Science and Engineering, BSMSE

Program Description

The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering offers undergraduate programs in mechanical engineering, and materials science and engineering. The Bachelor of Science program in Materials Science and Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the and the Program Criteria for Materials (1), Metallurgical (2), Ceramics (3) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

These programs cover traditional engineering fundamentals and develop the skills for modern engineering analysis and design. Laboratory and computer experience are integrated throughout the curriculum. Most required courses are offered in both day and evening sections at least once a year.

Materials science and engineering has evolved over the last 25 years from metallurgical engineering, polymer chemistry, and ceramic science. It is increasingly recognized as a key engineering field that opens the door for new developments in other advanced technologies. Over the past several decades, scientists and engineers have successfully developed radically new materials. Examples include lightweight alloys for structural use, composites of high-strength fibers in ductile matrices, semiconductors for electronic devices, and, more recently, high-temperature semiconductors. These advances typify the challenge faced by materials engineers-to select, modify, or develop the right materials for new applications and technologies.

The curriculum includes advanced coursework in engineering mechanics, materials science, ceramics, metallurgy, polymer science, electric circuits, materials testing, processing, and design.

Admission Requirements

Completion of 24 or more semesters hours of college level work
2.25 cumulative GPA in major courses at WSU
C or higher in: ENG 1100 (or any WSU Core First-Year Writing Course)
C or higher in ME 1020 and ME 1040 and CHM 1210/1210L and PHY 2400/2400L and (EGR 1010 or MTH 2300)

Program Learning Outcomes

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 and inclusive 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.

Program Educational Objectives

The graduates of the BS-Materials Science and Engineering program will be:

· Actively engaged in the practice of materials science and engineering or in a related field,

· Addressing vital engineering needs in local, national, and international arenas,

· Recognized for their ethical standards and professional contributions in the workplace and to society at large,

· Dedicated to life-long learning, as demonstrated by the attainment of professional licensure, advanced degrees, certificates, or other continuing education activities.

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Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 44 Hours

Communications: 6 Hours

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3

Mathematics: 4 Hours

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours

Social Science: 6 Hours

III. Track: 9 Hours

Choose 1 track:

General

Choose 3

ME 4570 - Energy Materials Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4580 - Fuel Cell Science and Technology Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4680 - Experimental Nanomaterials and Nanoscience Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4820 - Corrosion Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4830 - Computational Materials Science Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4840 - Materials Selection for Mechanical Design Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4850 - Nano-scale Science and Engineering Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4880 - Powder Processing Materials Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4990 - Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3

Manufacturing

Choose 3

ME 4121 - Industrial Controls and Automation Credit Hour(s): 3
AND
ME 4121L - Industrial Controls and Automation Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
ME 4180 - Additive Manufacturing Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4860 - Metal Forming Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4870 - Machining Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4880 - Powder Processing Materials Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 2211 - Statistics for Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3

IV. Technical Elective: 3 Hours

1 from approved list

EE 3030 - Circuit Analysis II Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 3030L - Circuit Analysis II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
EE 3310 - Electronic Devices and Circuits Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 3310L - Electronic Devices and Circuits Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
EE 4130 - Continuous Control Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 4130L - Continuous Control Systems Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
ISE 2211 - Statistics for Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4400 - Engineering Economy Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4010 - Computational Methods for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4020 - Data Science in Mechanical and Materials Engineering Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4080 - Design Optimization Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4120 - Finite Element Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4120L - Finite Element Analysis Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
ME 4121 - Industrial Controls and Automation Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4121L - Industrial Controls and Automation Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
ME 4150 - Mechanical Design II Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4160 - Advanced CAD/CAM Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4180 - Additive Manufacturing Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4190 - Introduction to Engineering Lubrication Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4210 - Mechanical Vibration Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4210L - Mechanical Vibration Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
ME 4220 - Mechanical Systems Modeling and Design Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4240 - Vehicle Engineering Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4250 - Kinematics and Design-Mechanism Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4260 - Introduction to Robotics Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4330 - Compressible Fluid Flow Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4340 - Simulation of Thermal-Fluids Problems with Advanced Engineering Software Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4350 - Mechanics of Viscous Fluids Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4360 - Principles of Internal Combustion Engines Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4430 - Aeronautics Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4440 - Aerospace Propulsion Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4490 - Aerospace Structures Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4520 - Hydropower Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4530 - Energy Conversion Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4540 - Solar Thermal Engineering Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4550 - Geothermal Energy Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4560 - Wind Power Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4570 - Energy Materials Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4580 - Fuel Cell Science and Technology Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4590 - Advances in Clean Coal Technology Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4680 - Experimental Nanomaterials and Nanoscience Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4700 - Structure and Properties of Materials II Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4720 - Engineering Polymers Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4730 - Engineering Ceramics Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4740 - Materials Selection and Failure Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4750 - Materials Characterization Credit Hour(s): 2
ME 4750L - Materials Characterization Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
ME 4770 - Mechanical Behavior of Metals Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4820 - Corrosion Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4830 - Computational Materials Science Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4850 - Nano-scale Science and Engineering Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4860 - Metal Forming Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4880 - Powder Processing Materials Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4940 - Mechanical and Materials Engineering Internship Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 4990 - Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3

V. CECS Courses: 4 Hours

EE 2010 - Analog Circuit Theory Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 2010L - Analog Circuit Theory Lab Credit Hour(s): 1

IV. Other: 12 Hours

MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2320 - Calculus III Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.