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

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Students who start their career at Truckee Meadows Community College may complete a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Materials Science and Engineering by following the course of study described below.

TMCC Program to be completed - Associate of Science, Engineering Emphasis

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 the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
See the Materials Science and Engineering, B.S. in M.S.E. program descripiont 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.

Academic Advising Information

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

TMCC Academic Advisement
(775) 673-7062
http://www.tmcc.edu/advisement/
Red Mountain Building, Room 111

TMCC Physical Sciences Department
Dandini Campus, Red Mountain 321
(775) 673-7183
http://www.tmcc.edu/physical-sciences/

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and TMCC 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 TMCC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Silver State Transfer 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) OR
ENG 113 - Composition I For International Students (3 units) OR
ENG 100 - Composition Enhanced (5 units)
MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) CO2 *
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I (4 units) CO4L *
ENGR 100 - Introduction to Engineering Design (3 units) *
Social Science (3 units) Required:
- ECON 102 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 units) CO6 *

Associate’s Second Semester (15 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3 OR
ENG 114 - Composition II for International Students (3 units) CO1, CO3
MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units) CO2 *
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II (4 units) CO4L, CO9 *
PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) CO4 * AND
PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (1 unit) CO4L *

Associate’s Third Semester (17 units)

Humanities/U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units) CO8
MATH 283 - Calculus III (4 units) *
PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) * AND
PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists/Engineers Lab II (1 unit) *
ME 241 - Statics (3 units) *

MSE 250 - Elements of Material Science (3 to 4 units) **

Associate’s Fourth Semester (17 units)

MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units) *
Fine Arts/Diversity (3 units) Required:
- THTR 210 - Theatre: a Cultural Context (3 units) CO7, CO10
Elective (3 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) **

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)

MSE 430 - Phase Transformations and Kinetics (3 units) OR
MSE 461 - Physical Metallurgy II (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)
Technical Elective (3 units)

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* 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.