2013-14 Materials Science & Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
Contact
Engineering Student Services
230 Bechtel Engineering Center # 1702
Berkeley, CA 94720-1702
(510) 642-7594
ess@berkeley.edu
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Program Overview
Students interested in the mechanical behavior of materials have the option of pursuing a joint major in materials science and engineering and mechanical engineering. The curriculum addresses key fundamentals of both disciplines, preparing students in materials selection and design for structural and functional applications. Students completing this joint major enter professional positions in the aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing industries, along with many others.
Course | Fall | Spring |
---|---|---|
Freshman Year | ||
Chemistry 1A and 1AL-General Chemistry or Chemistry 4A-General Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis(1) |
4
|
–
|
E 7-Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists & Engineers |
–
|
4
|
E 10-Engineering Design and Analysis(4) |
3
|
–
|
Mathematics 1A-Calculus |
4
|
–
|
Mathematics 1B-Calculus |
–
|
4
|
Physics 7A-Physics for Scientists and Engineers |
–
|
4
|
Reading and Composition Course from List A(2) |
4
|
–
|
Reading and Composition Course from List B(2) |
–
|
4
|
Optional Freshman Seminar or E 92 (Survey Course) |
1
|
1
|
Total |
15-16
|
16-17
|
Sophomore Year | ||
E 28-Graphics Communication in Engineering |
3
|
–
|
E 45-Properties of Materials |
3
|
–
|
Mathematics 53-Multivariable Calculus |
4
|
–
|
Mathematics 54-Linear Algebra and Differential Equations |
–
|
4
|
ME 40-Thermodynamics |
–
|
3
|
ME C85-Introduction to Solid Mechanics |
–
|
3
|
Physics 7B -Physics for Scientists and Engineers |
4
|
–
|
First and Second Additional Humanities/Social Science Courses(2) |
3-4
|
3-4
|
Total |
17-18
|
13-14
|
Junior Year | ||
EE 40 – Introduction to Microelectronic Circuits or EE 100-Electronic Techniques for Engineering |
–
|
4
|
ME 104-Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics) |
3
|
–
|
ME 106-Fluid Mechanics |
3
|
–
|
ME 109-Heat Transfer |
–
|
3
|
ME 132-Dynamic Systems and Feedback |
–
|
3
|
ME 108-Introduction to Engineering Materials or MSE 113-Mechanical Behavior of Engineering Materials |
3
|
–
|
MSE 102-Bonding, Crystallography, and Crystal Defects |
3
|
–
|
MSE 103-Phase Transformation and Kinetics |
–
|
3
|
MSE 104-Characterization of Materials |
–
|
4
|
Third Additional Humanities/Social Science Course(2) |
3-4
|
–
|
Total |
15-16
|
17
|
Senior Year | ||
ME 102A-Experimentation and Measurement |
4
|
–
|
ME 102B-Mechanical Engineering Design |
–
|
3
|
ME 107-Mechanical Engineering Laboratory |
–
|
3
|
MSE 112-Corrosion |
–
|
3
|
MSE 130-Experimental Materials Science |
3
|
–
|
Technical Electives(3) |
6
|
6
|
Fourth Additional Humanities/Social Science Course(2) |
3-4
|
–
|
Total |
16-17
|
15
|
Notes
1Chemistry 4A is intended for students majoring in chemistry or a closely related field.
2The Humanities/Social Science (H/SS) requirement includes two approved reading and composition courses and four additional approved courses, with which a number of specific conditions must be satisfied. Reading and Composition “A” and “B” must be completed by no later than the end of the sophomore year. The remaining courses may be taken at any time during the program. See coe.berkeley.edu/hssreq for complete details and a list of approved courses.
3A total of 12 upper division technical elective units are required. These must include 6 units of upper-division Mechanical Engineering courses, one of which must be from the following list: ME 101,110,C117,119,128,130,135,146,165,C176 or Engin 128. In addition, 3 units must be from the MSE 120 series.
Technical Electives cannot include any course taken on a P/NP basis; BIOE 100; CS 195, H195; Engin 125, 130AC, 140; IEOR 190 series; IEOR 191; ME 191AC,190K; 191K.
4Junior Transfer Admits are exempt from completing Eng 10
* A minimum of 120 units is required for graduation.