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Course and Program Development New MEng Program
New Courses
MSE introduced the Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Materials Science and Engineering, which will enroll its first matriculants in Fall 2011. This program is a professional master’s program aimed at:
MS 735 Computational Nanomechanics This course offers a detailed introduction to the computational techniques that are needed to study the mechanical behavior and properties of nanomaterials. Specifically, the course focuses upon developing numerical discretizations to differential equations that govern the dynamics of nanomaterials, and that form the basis for modern molecular and multiscale modeling of nanomaterials. The course also focuses on the development of novel multiple scale, or atomistic-continuum coupling techniques that enable spatial and temporal resolution of nanomaterials at scales that are not achievable by single scale analyses alone.
• Graduating senior students who want a one-year master’s in engineering before they look for industrial jobs. • Mid-career professionals who want to switch careers and would like to complete a one-year master’s degree between jobs. • Industry professionals who want exposure to engineering and management to further their careers. In the MEng program, students are required to complete a minimum of 32 credit hours applicable to the degree. No master’s thesis is required. A minimum of 28 credits must be applied toward graduate courses (500 level or above). Only one 400-level course may be taken with advisor approval if needed as a prerequisite for another course in the program. The 32 credits in the MEng program must be selected as follows: • 2 core MSE courses (8 credits). Every MSE MEng student must demonstrate competence (grade of C or above) in a first-year 500-level thermodynamics and solid-state physics, either through appropriate selection of the core courses or through prior coursework taken. • 2 other structured MSE courses (8 credits). A structured MSE course is any course with an MS designation as listed below. • 1 structured Engineering Management Course (4 credits). • 3 other courses (12 credits) can be engineering, science, or engineering management courses.
MS/ME 781 Electroceramics This course will explore the structure property relationships and phenomena in ceramic materials used in electronic, dielectric, ferroelectric, magnetic, and electrochemical applications. In particular we will discover how to functionalize a component for a particular application— a capacitor, a thermistor, actuator, or a fuel cell. Such a discovery process demands an in-depth understanding of the roles and interrelationships between the crystal structure, defect chemistry, microstructure, and texture in such materials. Statistical thermodynamics and quantum mechanics principles will be used as and when necessary in the course. The course is intended to fit in the space and act as a bridge between solid state theory where the emphasis is largely on the theory and a ceramic materials course where the emphasis is largely on processing. MS 925 Graduate Project Materials students will explore a practical project in materials science and engineering, including but not limited to the areas of biomaterials, electronic and photonic materials, materials for energy and environment, or nanomaterials applications.
• A maximum of 3 engineering management courses (12 credits) can count toward the degree.
Boston University College of Engineering | Division of Materials Science & Engineering