Materials engineering Degree Plan
Concentration Advisor:
Prof. D. Paine, B&H 622, x3-1457, David_Paine@brown.edu
Educational Objectives:
We expect our Chemical and Biochemical Engineering program graduates to:
I. Pursue distinctive scientific and technical careers, beginning with entry-level engineering positions in industry or graduate study in chemical or biochemical engineering, or related fields; to pursue other professional careers that involve the application of the engineering method;
II. Successfully apply the principles of chemical or biochemical engineering, as well as problem-solving skills and critical and independent thinking to a broad range of multidisciplinary, complex 21st-century problems; to communicate effectively in written and oral form to diverse professions and audiences; to pursue technical approaches and innovations that satisfy the future needs of society in a safe and environmentally responsible manner;
III. Adopt the scientific method as a cornerstone of their lifelong liberal education and use their broad understanding of human institutions, behavior, and values to achieve leadership in their chosen endeavors.
Concentration Requirements:
The requirements for concentrators in Materials Engineering are:
- The common core program for Sc.B. in Engineering, including Engineering 0310 or 0810. For materials concentrators, the required advanced science course is Physics 0790.
- All materials concentrators must take the following four courses: ENGN 1410, 1420, 1440, 1000 (or, with permission, Independent Studies in Engineering, ENGN 1970, containing an equivalent design experience relevant to Materials Engineering).
- At least three of the following four upper level materials courses must be selected:
Engineering 1450, 1470, 1480, and 1490.
(Note that ENGN 1470 is offered on a rotating basis in the fall semester of alternate years, and ENGN 1480 and ENGN 1450 are offered in the spring semester of alternate years. These courses are taken in either the junior or senior year.
The following upper level courses are recommended:
For student interested in Mechanical Properties and Mechanical Processing:
Engineering 1480,1300,1750.
For students interested in Electrical Properties and Applications of Materials to Solid State Electronics:
Engineering 1450, 1590, 1620, 1680.
For students interested in Chemistry and Materials Processing and Synthesis:
Engineering 1110, 1450,1480,1490,1680, and Chemistry 0350, 0360, 0500.
For students interested in Biomaterials:
Engineering 1210, 1230, 1470, 1490, BIOL 0200, BIOL 1080, BIOL 1090.
Attention is called to graduate courses in materials (with permission of the instructor): ENGN 2400, 2410, 2420.
