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 | ||
| 21-120 | Differential and Integral Calculus -(Gen Ed; prerequisite: 21-090) | 10 |
| 21-122 | Integration and Approximation -(Gen Ed) | 10 |
| 21-254 | Linear Algebra and Vector Calculus for Engineers | 11 |
| 21-260 | Differential Equations | 9 |
| 15-110 | Principles of Computing -(Gen Ed) | 10 |
| or 15-112 | Fundamentals of Programming and Computer Science | |
| 33-141 | Physics I for Engineering Students -(Gen Ed) | 12 |
| 33-142 | Physics II for Engineering and Physics Students | 12 |
| 09-105 | Introduction to Modern Chemistry I | 10 |
Materials Science & Engineering Courses (8 courses, 72 units)
| 27-100 | Engineering the Materials of the Future -First-year; co-req: 21-120, 33-141 | 12 |
| xx-xxx | 2nd Introduction to Engineering course, student’s choice | 12 |
| 27-211 | Structure of Materials (Minor Option) -Fall, Sophomore year * | 6 |
| 27-212 | Defects in Materials (Minor Option) -Spring, Sophomore year * | 6 |
| 27-215 | Thermodynamics of Materials -Fall, Sophomore year; co-req: 27-100, 21-254 | 12 |
| 27-216 | Transport in Materials -Spring, Sophomore year; prereq: 27-215 | 9 |
| 27-227 | Phase Relations and Diagrams (Minor Option) -Spring, Sophomore year * | 9 |
| 27-357 | Introduction to Materials Selection -Spring, Sophomore year | 6 |
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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.
