BS Materials Engineering

Materials engineering utilizes the interrelationships among structure, properties, and processing to achieve performance in the application of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites to meet the needs of society. Students learn how to select the optimum material, design new materials and processes, and predict behavior under various environmental and service conditions. Materials Engineers are employed in every major industry, including aerospace, chemical, automotive, metals casting, biomedical, and microelectronics.