Materials Science and Engineering, (Nuclear Materials Emphasis), B.S. in M.S.E.

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (39-44 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

II. Additional School Requirements (0 units)

III. Major Requirements (83-85 units)

• CEE 241 - Statics (3 units) OR
• ME 241 - Statics (3 units)
• CEE 372 - Strength of Materials (3 units)
• CHE 245 - Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering (3 units)
• EE 220 - Circuits I (3 units)
• ENGR 301 - Engineering Communication (3 units)
• ENGR 360 - Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (3 units)
• ENGR 490 - Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (0 units)
• MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units) *
• MATH 283R - Calculus III (4 units) *
• MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units) *
• MATH 352 - Probability and Statistics (3 units) OR
• STAT 352 - Probability and Statistics (3 units)
• ENGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering Design (3 units) OR
• MSE 101 - Introduction to Metallurgical Engineering I (2 units)
• MSE 102 - Introduction to Metallurgical Engineering II (2 units)
• MSE 232 - Principles of Metallurgical Engineering (3 units) *
• MSE 250 - Elements of Material Science  (3 units) *
• MSE 361 - Thermodynamics of Materials (3 units) OR
• CHE 361 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (2 units)
• MSE 403 - Materials Applications in Nuclear Reactors (3 units)
• MSE 4XX–Fundamentals of Nuclear Energy (3 units) (COURSE PROPOSAL IN PROGRESS)
• MSE 415 - Materials Characterization (3 units)
• MSE 416 - X-Ray Diffraction (3 units)
• MSE 430 - Phase Transformations and Kinetics (3 units) OR
• CHE 374 - Transport Phenomena II (3 units)
• MSE 433 - Electronic, Magnetic and Optical Properties of Materials (3 units)
• MSE 435 - Corrosion and Degradation of Nuclear Materials (3 units)
• MSE 450 - Techniques of Process Design, Economics and Safety  (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Capstone section above.)
• MSE 460 - Physical Metallurgy I (4 units)
• MSE 470 - Polymeric and Composite Materials (3 units) OR
• CHE 406 - Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering (3 units)
• MSE 472 - Introduction to Ceramics (3 units)
• MSE 482 - Design Project  (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Capstone section above.)
• PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) *
• PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit) *
• PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) *
• PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II (1 unit) *

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)

V. Electives (0-6 units)

If a student places out of any courses, the student must take additional general elective units, such that 128 units are completed for the major. This requirement does not apply to AP credits earned or approved transfer credits.

VI. Total Units (128 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule

Note(s):

+ All electives require prior approval by departmental advisor.

* In addition to the general university requirements of at least a “C” (2.0) average for graduation, engineering students must earn at least a “C” in those courses designated with an asterisk (*) and must also maintain at least a “C” average in the Core Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and the major requirements courses.