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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Material Science and Engineering BS
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Your clothes. Your water bottle. The screen you’re looking at right now. They’re all made from materials.
Now imagine if you could make these materials stronger, safer and more sustainable. Sound interesting? Then this is the major for you.
Whether you want to design longer-lasting batteries, more comfortable contact lenses, or solar panels that can be made without toxic materials, this is where you start. It’s the perfect program for people who love chemistry and data-and want a major that can (literally) touch all of our lives.
Visit the Material Science and Engineering academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.
Visit the Materials Design and Innovation department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.
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Admission Criteria
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.500 required
- Matriculated student with academic good standing at the University at Buffalo.
- Satisfactory performance in a series of core courses (see below). There are two paths to meet this requirement.
- Standard: Completion of four core courses with a combined core course grade point average of at least 2.500.
- Fast-Track: Completion of at least two of the four core courses (graded on an A-F bases) with a combined core course grade point average of at least 3.000.
Engineering Core Courses:
- Calculus 1 (MTH 141 or MTH 153)
- Calculus 2 (MTH 142 or MTH 154)
- General Chemistry 1 (CHE 101, CHE 105, or CHE 107)
- General Physics 1 (PHY 107 or PHY 117)
Current students wishing to pursue the Material Science and Engineering BS must follow the instructions on the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Supplemental Application. See the complete School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Admissions Policies for details.
Material Science and Engineering Core (89 credits)
Four MDI Electives (12 credits):
Two Technical Elective (6 credits):
Notes
*Students are permitted to take alternative programming courses EAS 240 or CSE 115 in lieu of EAS 230 , however EAS 230 is strongly preferred for Material Science and Engineering majors. The alternative programming courses should only be utilized by students transferring into the program with EAS 240 , CSE 115 , or EAS 999TRCP (general programming for transfer students) already completed. View our Computer Programming Requirement website for more information on the programming alternatives and self-study packages.
**Students are permitted to use PHY 151 and PHY 152 in lieu of PHY 158 , however PHY 158 is preferred for engineering majors.
Total Credits Required for Major: 107
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
- Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
- Elective courses as needed to complete the 124 credit hour total
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 124
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.
Academic Requirements
Students in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences must have a minimum GPA of 2.000 in technical classes (engineering, math, and science classes) to be in good standing and graduate with an undergraduate degree. To maintain academic standards and determine eligibility for continued enrollment, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences reviews the academic records of all students in an approved undergraduate SEAS major. This academic review is conducted at the end of each fall and spring semester. View the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Academic Review Policy.
Transfer Credit Policy
Students seeking an undergraduate engineering degree from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences must complete 30 undergraduate credit hours of junior/senior level courses required in their major at the University at Buffalo.
Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.
Total Credits Required: 124
Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.
Learning Outcomes
Specific student educational outcomes, to be achieved by the time of graduation, include:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
(HEGIS: 09.15 MATERIALS ENGINEERING, CIP: 14.1801 Materials Engineering)
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