Materials Science & Engineering (BESA Concentration)

Paige Houser, BESA MSE Concentration Advisor (WEH 3317)

BESA Materials Science & Engineering Concentration

(99 units minimum)

Mathematics & Science Prerequisites
Units
21-120Differential and Integral Calculus -(Gen Ed; prerequisite: 21-090)10
21-122Integration and Approximation -(Gen Ed)10
21-254Linear Algebra and Vector Calculus for Engineers11
21-260Differential Equations9
15-110Principles of Computing -(Gen Ed)10
or 15-112 Fundamentals of Programming and Computer Science
33-141Physics I for Engineering Students -(Gen Ed)12
33-142Physics II for Engineering and Physics Students12
09-105Introduction to Modern Chemistry I10
Materials Science & Engineering Courses (8 courses, 72 units)
27-100Engineering the Materials of the Future -First-year; co-req: 21-120, 33-14112
xx-xxx2nd Introduction to Engineering course, student’s choice12
27-211Structure of Materials (Minor Option) -Fall, Sophomore year *6
27-212Defects in Materials (Minor Option) -Spring, Sophomore year *6
27-215Thermodynamics of Materials -Fall, Sophomore year; co-req: 27-100, 21-25412
27-216Transport in Materials -Spring, Sophomore year; prereq: 27-2159
27-227Phase Relations and Diagrams (Minor Option) -Spring, Sophomore year *9
27-357Introduction to Materials Selection -Spring, Sophomore year6
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 In consultation with the concentration advisor, students may choose to complete the version of the course with lab component.

Electives (3 courses, 27 units minimum)

Choose 3 elective courses in MSE and/or ENG with prerequisites in consultation with the concentration advisor.

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