Electronic Materials Engineering Major

 

The Electronic Materials Engineering Program is a combined major, including portions of the Electrical Engineering curriculum in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Materials Science curriculum in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science. In the past decade, the fields of solid-state electronics, opto-electronics, magnetics, and superconductors have developed to the point that demand for new materials now sets the pace for progress in these fields. Materials scientists with an electronics background are key to continued progress in these areas. The Electronic Materials Engineering curriculum provides students with the background necessary to pursue careers in electrical engineering or materials science or to go on to graduate study.

The Electronic Materials Engineering program has adopted the following objectives to serve the long-term interests of our students and the industries of Northern California and the nation.

 

Foundation

 

To provide our graduates with a solid foundation in engineering science, including mathematics, physical science, and the fundamentals of electrical engineering and materials science and engineering. This foundation is necessary to succeed in more advanced engineering courses and to be able to continue learning throughout a career.

 

Breadth

 

To provide our graduates with sufficient breadth in electrical engineering and materials science and engineering. This breadth is required for students to understand engineering tradeoffs that cross disciplines, for them to contribute effectively to multi-disciplinary projects and for them to make an informed decision about their area of study.

 

Depth

 

To provide our graduates with sufficient depth in a specific area of electrical engineering and materials science and engineering. This depth is necessary to solve complex real-world engineering problems and to prepare to contribute to a specific discipline within electrical engineering and materials science and engineering.

 

Ethics

 

To provide our graduates with a basic understanding of, and ability to handle correctly, ethical problems that may arise during their careers. To provide them with an understanding of their obligations to society at large.

• Sample 4-year Schedule (PDF)
• Course Offerings and Prerequisites (PDF)
• Degree Requirements

Program Objectives

 

The objectives of the Electronic Materials Engineering program at the University of California at Davis are:

to prepare graduates for employment in a professional field that is, in most cases, related to electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, or the interface between these two fields, that utilizes their skills as identified in the Electrical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering program outcomes, and/or admission into graduate or professional programs of study;

to graduate students who contribute to their profession and society through engineering practice, research and development, teaching and/or education, or in governmental, regulatory or legal aspects.

Program Outcomes

 

Upon graduation, we expect our students to have an ability to:

1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2. design and conduct experiments, and to analyze and interpret data
3. design processes to meet desired performance specifications
4. function effectively on teams
5. use engineering methods to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
6. recognize their professional and ethical responsibilities
7. communicate proficiently in written and oral form
8. understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
9. engage in life-long learning
10. understand contemporary issues impacting the society and the profession
11. use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary engineering practice
12. apply advanced science (such as chemistry and physics) and engineering principles to materials systems
13. integrate understanding of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field (structure, properties, processing, and performance) related to materials systems appropriate to the field
14. apply and integrate knowledge from the four major elements of the field (structure, properties, processing, and performance) to solve materials selection, and design problems
15. utilize experimental, statistical and computational methods consistent with the program educational objectives

Contribution of Required ECH/ECM Courses to Program Outcomes (PDF)

Accreditation

 

The Electronic Materials Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology. (ABET).

For more information regarding accreditation and why you should choose an accredited program, please visit ABET's website, or contact:

Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
111 Market Place, Suite 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012
Tel: (410) 347-7700

 

Leonard A Quintero C

http://chms.engineering.ucdavis.edu/students/undergraduates/electronic_materials/

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