MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Materials Science and Engineering is concerned with the relation between the
structure and properties of materials. One important goal of this work
involves the development of processes for altering the structure of materials
and thereby controlling their properties. This field brings together, in a
unified discipline, developments in Physical Metallurgy, Ceramics, Physics, and
Chemistry which can be, and in fact are, applied to modern problems of
technological, engineering, and scientific significance.
Students who are interested in both science and its application to important
technological problems should consider a career in Materials Science and
Engineering. The Undergraduate Program described here has a dual function. It
provides basic training for those who wish to become materials engineers, and
it provides a foundation for more advanced work in the field. Such advanced
study enables students to respond effectively to technological change. Able
students are encouraged to take at least one year of graduate study to extend
their coursework and to obtain training in research. Co-terminal degree
programs are recommended for both undergraduate majors in Materials Science and
Engineering and for undergraduate majors in related disciplines. Current
research strengths of the Department include transmission electron microscopy,
microelectronic materials science, structure and properties of thin film
materials, semiconductors, magnetic materials, photoelectronic materials,
mechanics and mechanical properties of solids, computer modelling of materials
behavior and processing of metals and alloys.
Students who wish to receive further information about the programs in
Materials Science and Engineering should contact:
Professor John C. Bravman, Chair
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Building 550, 416 Escondido Mall
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-2205
Requirements For Undergraduates in
Materials Science and Engineering
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE (A MINIMUM COMBINATION OF 40 UNITS)
Math (approved courses): 20 Units Minimum
Science (approved courses): 20 Units Minimum
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY (1 COURSE)
One course from School of Engineering approved list
ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS & DEPTH (MINIMUM 65 UNITS COMBINED)
FUNDAMENTALS (5 COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST:)
E 14: Statics - or - E15: Intermediate Dynamics
E 20: Introduction to Chemical Engineering
E 30: Engineering Thermodynamics
E 40: Basic Electronics
E 50: Introduction to Science of Materials
E 60: Engineering Economy - or - E62: Introduction to Op. Research. 1
E 70A: Introduction to Software Engineering (enroll in CS 106A) or
E 70X: (enroll in CS 106X)
DEPTH (46 UNITS REQUIRED)
MSE 151 Microstructure and Mechanical Properties 03 Units
MSE 152 Electronic Materials Engineering 03 Units
MSE 161 ** Materials Science Labs. I 03 Units
MSE 162 Materials Science Labs. II 02 Units
MSE 163 Materials Science Labs. III 02 Units
MSE Fundamentals Materials Science Fundamentals 24 Units
Option Courses Science and Engineering Options 09 Units
MSE FUNDAMENTALS (24 units) (choose six courses from the
following)
MSE 191 Mathematical & Computational Methods in Mat. Sci. 04 Units
MSE 192 Solid State Thermodynamics 04 Units
MSE 193 Atomic Arrangements in Solids 04 Units
MSE 194 Phase Equilibria 04 Units
MSE 195 Waves and Diffraction in Solids 04 Units
MSE 196 Imperfections in Crystalline Solids 04 Units
MSE 197 Rate Processes in Materials 04 Units
MSE 198 Mechanical Properties of Materials 04 Units
MSE 199 Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Materials 04 Units
** Writing in the Major Requirement
OPTIONS (choose 9 units from one of the
following options)
Physics Option (select 9 units from the following)
Phys 110, 111 Intermediate Mechanics 6 Units
Phys 120,121,122 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism 9 Units
Phys 130,131,132 Quantum Mechanics 9 Units
Phys 170,171,172 Stat. Mech and Physics of Solids 9 Units
Chemistry Option (select 9 units from the following)
Chem 151,153 Inorganic Chemistry 6 Units
Chem 171,173,175 Physical Chemistry 9 Units
Chemical Engineering Option (select 9 units from the following)
Engr 20 Introduction to Chem Engr 3 Units
Mech Engr 33 Mechanics of Fluids 4 Units
Chem Engr 110 Equilibrium Thermodynamics 3 Units
Chem Engr 130 Design of Chemical Reactions 3 Units
Chem Engr 140 Fluid Mechanics 3 Units
Chem Engr 150 Energy and Mass Transport 3 Units
Chem Engr 170 Polymer Science and Engineering 3 Units
Electrical Engineering Option (select 9 units from the following)
Engr 40 Introductory Electronics 5 Units
Elec Engr 101,102 Circuits and Systems 6 Units
Elec Engr 111,112 Electronics 6 Units
Elec Engr 113 Electronic Circuits 3 Units
Elec Engr 141,142 Electromagnetic Fundamentals and Waves 6 Units
Mechanical Engineering Option (select 9 units from the following)
Engr 14 Mechanics of Materials 5 Units
Engr 15 Intermediate Dynamics 5 Units
Mech Engr 33 Mechanics of Fluids 4 Units
Mech Engr 103 Manufacturing and Design 4 Units
Mech Engr 111 Stress, Strain and Strength 3 Units
Mech Engr 131A Fluid Mechanics 4 Units
Mech Engr 131B Heat Transfer 5 Units
Mech Engr 161 Mechanical Vibrations 4 Units
Self-Defined Option (must contain 9 units)
Student may petition for approval of a self-defined option containing a
minimum of 9 units which comprise a cohesive program of study.