University General Course Catalog 2023-2024

Nov 16, 2024

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

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Students who start their career at Western Nevada College may complete a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Materials Science and Engineering (Nuclear Materials Emphasis) by following the course of study described below.

WNC Program to be completed - Associate of Science

A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 128 units, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno. See Engineering major program page for degree specific requirements.
Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
To find out how other courses transfer, visit Transferology.
See the Materials Science and Engineering (Nuclear Materials Emphasis), B.S. in M.S.E. program description for more information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Contact Information

University of Nevada, Reno
Transfer Center
(775) 784-4700 option 2
http://www.unr.edu/transfer
Fitzgerald Student Services Building, Second Floor

College of Engineering Advisement Center
Scrugham Engineering and Mines, Suite 131
(775) 682-7721
coenadvising@unr.edu

WNC Counseling Services
(775) 445-3267
http://www.wnc.edu/counseling/
Carson City, Bristlecone 103

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and WNC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at WNC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Co-Admission program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule

For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum chapter in the catalog.

NOTE: Students must earn a “C” or higher in each of the following classes: CHEM 121, CHEM 122; MATH 181, 182, 283, and 285; MSE 250; PHYS 180, 180L, 181, and 181L.

Associate’s First Semester (17 units)

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) CO2 *
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I (4 units) CO4L *
ENGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering Design (3 units) CO11 *
ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 units) CO6 *

Associate’s Second Semester (15 units)

CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II (4 units) CO4L, CO9 *
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units) *
PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) CO4 * AND
PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I (1 unit) CO4L *

Associate’s Third Semester (17 units)

ENGR 241 - Statics (3 units) **
MSE 250 - Elements of Material Science (3 to 4 units) **
MATH 283 - Calculus III (4 units) *
PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) CO4 *
PHYS 181L - Physics for Science and Engineers Lab II (1 unit) CO4L *
PHIL 210 - World Religions (WNC Humanities/UNR Diversity & Equity) (3 units) *

Associate’s Fourth Semester (17 units)

CHE 245 - Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering (3 units) **
EE 220 - Circuits I (3 units) **
MSE 102 - Introduction to Metallurgical Engineering II (2 units) **
MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units) *
US and NV Constitutions (3 units) CO8
Fine Arts (3 units)

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (16 units)

CEE 372 - Mechanics of Solids (3 units)
MSE 361 - Thermodynamics of Materials (3 units)
MSE 460 - Physical Metallurgy I (4 units)
Nuclear Materials Emphasis Area (3 units)
MSE 415 - Materials Characterization (3 units) OR
ENGR 301 - Engineering Communications and Societal Integration (3 units) CO9, CO13

Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (16 units)

MSE 461 - Physical Metallurgy II (3 units) OR
MSE 430 - Phase Transformations and Kinetics (3 units)
MSE 416 - Structure of Materials (3 units)
Materials Enrichment Area (3 units)
Materials Enrichment Area (3 units)
Nuclear Materials Emphasis (3 units)
Technical Elective (1 unit)

Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (15 units)

MSE 415 - Materials Characterization (3 units) OR
ENGR 301 - Engineering Communications and Societal Integration (3 units) CO9, CO13
ENGR 360 - Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (3 units)
MSE 450 - Techniques of Process Design, Economics and Safety (3 units) CO12
STAT 352 - Probability and Statistics (3 units)
Nuclear Materials Emphasis Area (3 units)

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)

MSE 461 - Physical Metallurgy II (3 units) OR
MSE 430 - Phase Transformations and Kinetics (3 units)
MSE 482 - Design Project (3 units) CO14
ENGR 490 - Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (0 units)
Materials Enrichment Area (3 units)
Materials Enrichment Area (3 units)
Nuclear Materials Emphasis Area (3 units)

Legend

* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

** Students must earn a “C” or higher.

*** Students must complete the course at UNR. Please see the Silver State Transfer Program or reverse transfer link listed above in the Contact Information section.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.