ABET OUTCOME

A graduate of the SJSU Material Engineering program…

1. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering

a.       Can distinguish between and identify the microstructure of metals, ceramics, polymers, liquid crystals and semiconductors.

b.      Can measure and identify the materials properties appropriate to a specific application (e.g. mechanical, electrical, etc.)

c.       Can apply concepts of thermodynamics and kinetics in the process design of materials system in order to produce desired structure and properties.

2. Ability to design and conduct experiments and analyze/interpret data

a.       Can select appropriate characterization methods and interpret experimental results of materials characterization tools.

b.      Can design an appropriate experiment to measure specific engineering properties.

c.       Can analyze results of experiments using appropriate theoretical and empirical models.

3. Ability to design system, component or process to meet desired needs

a.       Can describe specific processing techniques for synthesis and modification of materials.

b.      Can evaluate and select appropriate materials and processing methods based on desired performance.

4. Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

a.  Can demonstrate knowledge of resources and contribution of other disciplines  to solving engineering problems.

b.  Can function effectively as both team leader and team member in accomplishing engineering team projects.

5. Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems

a.  Can infer  and predict materials properties based on knowledge of materials structure.

b.  Can assess needs, formulate problem statement, structure solutions and identify  role of materials engineering in solving real-world problems.

6.  Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

a.  Can formulate and address ethical issues which arise in solving engineering problems and in the workplace.

7. Ability to communicate effectively

a.       Can make effective formal and informal presentations, in written and oral formats appropriate to a specific audience.

b.      Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills.

8. Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global/societal context

a.  Demonstrates knowledge of environmental impacts of chemicals and processes used in materials processing.

b.   Can document the life cycle/disposal requirements of various types of materials.

c.  Can describe  the role of materials in recyclability and materials-efficient design.

9.   Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning

a. Can conduct an information search through library and Internet.

b.  Recognizes when further knowledge in a subject area is required to accomplish goals.

c.       Demonstrates resourcefulness in discovering alternative ways of locating information.

d.      Can critically evaluate and apply available information.

e.       Participates actively in professional society.

10. Knowledge of contemporary issues

a.       Demonstrates in at least one project the materials issues relevant to current technological problems.

b.      Contributes actively to service, professional, educational or civic organizations.

11.  Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for engineering practice

a.  Can demonstrate proper and safe use of specific analytical tools.

b.  Demonstrates proper and safe use of specific property measurement tools (e.g. electrical test, mechanical properties)

c.  Can use common office software such as spreadsheets, word processors, presentation software and search engines.

d.  Can use  specific statistical and mathematical software.

e.  Can use common materials data formats such as binary and ternary

phase diagrams, Ellingham, TTT, Pourbaix, energy band diagrams, Ashby diagrams.