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OFFICE OFTHE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND PROVOST
May 19,2010
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Darryll Pines
Dean, A. James Clark School of Engineering
FROM:
Elizabeth Beise
Interim Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Programs
SUBJECT:
Proposal to modify the curriculum of the M.S. in Materials Science and
Engineering (PCC log no. 09080)
610
At its meeting on April 30, 2010, the Senate Committee on Programs, Curricula and
Courses approved your proposal to modify the curriculum of the M.S. in Materials Science and
Engineering. A copy of the approved proposal is attached.
The changes are effective Fall 2010. The School should ensure that the changes are fully
described in the Graduate Catalog and in all relevant descriptive materials, and that all advisors
are informed.
MDC/
Enclosure
cc:
Alex Chen, Chair, Senate PCC Committee
Sarah Bauder, Office of Student Financial Aid
Reka Montfort, University Senate
Erin Howard, Data Administration
Donna Williams, Institutional Research & Planning
Anne Turkos, Archives
Linda Yokoi, Office of the Registrar
Thomas Castonguay, Graduate School
Gary Pertmer, A. James Clark School of Engineering
Robert Briber, Materials Science and Engineering
THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
PROGRAMlCURRICULUMlUNIT PROPOSAL
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• Please email the rest of the proposal as an MSWord attachment
to pcc-submlsslons@urnd.edu.
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IPCC LOG NO .
Please submit the signed form to the Office ofthe Associate Provost
for Academic Planning and Programs, 1119 Main Administration Building, Campus.
Conege/School: E:: 'I9'.... 'tf ,-."; 'l
College/School Unit Code-Firsf 8 digits: 01203200
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Unit Codes can be found at: https:/ihypprodumdedulHtml Reports/units.htm
Type of Action (choose one):
x Curriculum change (including informal specializations)
a New academic degree/award program
o Renaming o/program orformal Area o/Concentration a New Professional Studies award iteration
QAdditionideletion o//ormal Area o/Concentration
a New Minor
a Suspend/delete program
Q Other
Italics indicate that the proposed program action must be presented to the full University Senate for consideration.
Summary of Proposed Action:
Masters program - Thesis option: Students will no longer be required to take 3 credits ofminor coursework.
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credits for the degree will remain 30 credits.
Masters program - Non thesis option: Students will no longer be required to take 3 credits of minor coursework. Instead
they will take a new course (ENMA 797: Independent Study) to prepare the scholarly paper required for the non -thesis
option. In addition, they may count ENMA 688: Seminar for the other specialized/minor course. Currently, ENMA 688
(1 credit) must be taken three times but does not count toward the degree. The total credits for the degree will remain 30
credits.
APPROVAL SIGNATURES - Please print name, sign, and date.--1[HU!'71
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science must complete at least 30 cr1ldlts. Courses ar1l
categorized as "Core Courses", "Advanced Graduate
Courses", and "Graduate Courses in Minor Area". The COr1I
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consent of the Department.
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Employment
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Academic Calendar
Career Center (UMD)
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Engineering Library
G@dyate Studies at UM
Gradyate Catalog
Gradyate Handbook
Gradwte life Gujde
Deadlines (MS. ph,D,)
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Sd)edyte of classes
Stydent SelVjces
Testudo
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biomaterlals are strongly urged to take ENMA
620. This choice must be approved by your
research advisor. In addition, ENMA 698M,
Mathematical Methods, must be taken by
students If so determined by the Department.
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required to petition the Graduate Studies Committee for
being allowed to take it core course a third time.
The minor requirement is Intended to broaden the
student's background. The minor should not be dlrectlv
related to the student's field of Interest. The minor course
should be a coherent addition selectecl bV the student and
his/her advisor. Typical minors would indude courses in
Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Rellabllltv Engineering, Nuclear Engineering,
PhvsiCs, and Computer Science. The course can be taken
with the consent of the advisor and the Department.
Materials courses may not be used to fulfill the minor
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student selects a thesis or non-thesis option, "Thesis
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full end pert time Mest. . students:
• ENMA 650: Nanostrueture of Materials
• ENMA 660: Thermodynamics In Materials Sdence
Additional Resources
for Graduate
Students
Academic Calendar
Career Center (UMP)
Co-oo Ir. Career Services
Engineering Library
Graduate Studies at UM
Graduate Catalog
Graduate Handbook
Graduate Life Guide
Deadlines (MS. Ph,P,)
Professional Links
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• ENMA 661: J<JnetlCS of Reactions in Materials
Science
• ENMA 671: Defects in Materials
ENMA 620: Polymer PhysiCS *
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* Students Wishing to study polymers or biomaterials are
strongly urged to take ENMA 620. This choice must be
approved by your researdl advisor. In addition, ENMA 698M,
Mathematical Methods, must be taken by students if so
determined by the Department.
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• ENMA 688: Materials Sdence and Englneertng
Seminar *
* AttendiJnce to the De~rtment's Seminar oourse for three
(3) semesters Is required for ifll students except by special
consent of the Depilrtment. Pifrt tIme off-cifmpus g,..duate
studentS~Can petition the De~rtment to substitute if 3 credit
600 level course for the 3 credit ENMA 688 Depilrtment
Seminar requirement.
Building 090
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301.40~.7313 TEL 301.314.2029 FAX
rbriber@cmg.umd.edu
http://www.mse.umd.edu
GLENN L MARTIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
A. .JAMES CLARK SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Department a/Materials Science & Engineering
February 25,2010
To:
PCC Committee Members
Office ofthe Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Programs
University ofMaryland
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From: R.M. Briber, Professor and Chair
Materials Science and Enginee4
i;';~c.nent
The Department ofMaterials Science and Engineering is submitting a request to change the
current Masters of Science program. In addition to the required forms which are required for
discussions of curriculum changes, I am writing this letter with more detail on the reason for this
request. There are three changes in the proposed curriculum and each are discussed individually.
1. Students enrolled in the Masters Degree program in MSE must take 4 core courses. This
will remain the same in the new curriculum. In addition to the core, they took
combinations of advanced materials courses and minor and specialized courses. In the
proposed new curriculum, students would simply be required to take 3 additional courses
in the Masters - Thesis program and 4 additional courses in the Masters - Non Thesis
option. These courses will be determined in conjunction with their advisor and allow for
more flexibility in their individual degree plans.
2. Students in both options ofthe Masters under the new curriculum will now be able to
count 3 credits ofENMA 688. Under the current program, students are required to take 3
credits ofENMA 688, but it is not applied towards their credit requirements. If students
are required to take courses, these courses should apply to their credit requirements.
3. The Department is adding a new course, ENMA 797: Independent Study as a required
course for student enrolled in the Masters - Non Thesis option. Addition ofthis course
has been submitted to the College PCC Committee shortly. Students who are pursuing
the Masters - Non Thesis option are required to submit a scholarly paper as one ofthe
requirements for this degree. Requiring this course will standardize this submission
process.
I have included the current curriculum as well as the proposed new curriculum. There are no
¢Ourses being deleted from the curriculum. ENMA 797 will be offered each semester so that
students will be able to graduate in a timely manner. No other Departments will be impacted by
tlhis change. Students enrolled prior to this change will be able to complete their degrees under
~ither curriculum.
lfyou have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Building 090
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rbriber@eng.umdedu
http://www.mse.umd.edu
GLENN L. MARTIN INSTlTtrrE OF TECHNOLOGY
A. JAMES CLARK SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Department ofMaterials Science & Engineering
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MSE Graduate Students
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Ftom: Robert M. Briber, Professor and Chair
Department ofMaterials Science and
SlJbject: New Graduate Program Requirements
Qate: December 4, 2009
1be MSE Faculty have approved a series of changes in the degree requirements for the Graduate
~ograms in Materials Science and Engineering. Changes to the programs are summarized in
t~is memo.
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S dents will now be required to take 12 credits of additional courses beyond the core courses
(~educed from 16 credits). In addition, 3 credits of the Department Seminar Course ENMA 688
~ill now count towards their degree program. No changes were made to the requirement of6
credits ofENMA 799. Total credits remain at 30. These changes in the thesis M.S. program
n1ust be submitted to the University for approval. The proposed date for the change to become
eJrective is Fall 2010.
lio changes to the current core course requirements were made.
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tudents will now be required to take 12 credits ofadditional courses (reduced from 18 credits).
dents will also be required to take a new 3 credit course ENMA 797: Independent Study.
.s course will allow preparation ofthe required scholarly paper for the non-thesis option.
tudents will register in their advisor's section in ENMA 797. They will now count 3 credits of
t. e Department Seminar Course ENMA 688 towards their degree program. These changes in the
t¥>n-thesis M.S. program must be submitted to the University for approval. The proposed date
tpr the change to become effective is Fall 2010.
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changes to the current core course requirements were made.
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Ph.D. students who would like to receive a MS non-thesis option "along the way" may
use their Ph.D. proposal as their scholarly paper but must still register and complete
ENMA 797.
Part time off campus graduate students can petition the Department to substitute a 3
credit 600 level course for the 3 credit ENMA 688 Department Seminar requirement.
Print vpac propo~l
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VPAC log no.: 1062369
Date Initiated: 02/25/10
Unit Code:012025001250101
ACAF log no.:
Univ IIf'Slty of Maryland COUrse Proposal Form
Depa rtmentiProgram: ENMA
Colle ~elSChool: ENGR
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lTranscript Title: Independent Study
Caul ~e Prenx and Number: ENMA797
Title = I ndependent Study
Cr_ Its: Minimum 3 Maximum 3
JRepeatable to a maximum of 0 If content differs
Hou commitment per week: Lecture: 3 Internship: Discussion: Laboratory: seminar:
can this course be waived through an AP exam?No
Has this course been approved to tulflll a CORE distribution requirement? No
Gr..- ing Method: Standard Graduate
JFormerly:
Prer ~ulslte(s):
leon fqUlslte(s) :
mended course(s):
Resl :tlctlons:
!eros sllsted with:
Sha '8d with:
Cree: It will be given for only one of' the following courses:
Will this course be offered at another location or through en alternate delivery method?No
~b log Description: This course is designed to provide students with a directed Independent study course
In or ~er to prepare the scholarly paper required for the master!ijs degree without thesis degree option.
Rea !Ion for proposal/comments: This course will be required for all MSE students who will complete the
MS'4 Itithout thesis option.
IInclement Weather Procedures: Yes
Ear~., Warning Grades: No
Ac84 :lemle Integrity / Honor Pledge: Yes
]Accornodations for students with disabilities: Yes
. . . .1nlng Outcomes: Students will develop a paper of scholarly quality. Students will learn how to
torrr ulate a research Question, review the publish literature, collect data and develop a research design.
AsS! ~ssment Policy: 40% research problem statement
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final paper
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Cau rse Pedagogy and Format: This course will be a seminar format. A paper on a specified research
~ ~II be_~~goal of the course_____________ ~____~ _____ ~ _ _ ~ _ _.
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l5e~t. Chair (print name, sign, date)
Co lege/School PCC Chair (print name, sign, date)
For use by Registrar's Office only
Effective Term:
Repeat Table:
Prereq pop-up:
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Entered/date:
Verified:
De n (print name, sign, date)
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President for Academic Affairs & Provost
Effective Term
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Materials Science and E".lneertna Department
University of Maryland
ENMA 797: Independent Study
3 Credits
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This course is designed to provide students with a directed independent study course in order to
repare the scholarly paper required for the master's degree without thesis degree option.
Sch
: Meetings wlH be scheduled between the student's faculty member and the enrolled student(s)
roughout the semester. Meetings wilf be clustered at the beginning and the end of the semester, as well as
cheduled during the remainder of the semester. These meetings wilt be scheduled at a mutually convenient
·me.
he completed paper must be submitted to the program graduate program director two weeks prior to the
ublished Graduate School deadline for submission of the Certification of Master's Degree without Thesis form
date varies each semester).
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: Students will develop a paper of scholarly quality.
Students will learn how to formulate a
esearch question, review the published literature, collect data and develop a research design.
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This course will be graded as follows:
40% research problem statement
60% final paper
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If you have a documented disability, you should contact Disability Support
ervices 0126 Shoemaker Hall. Each semester students with documented disabilities should apply to DSS for
ccommodatlon request forms which you can provide to your professors as proof of your eligibility for
ccommodations. The rules for eJigibility and the types of accommodations a student may request can be
eviewed on the OSS web site at http://www.counseling.umd.edu!DSS!receivingserv.html.
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• The University System of Maryland policy provides that students should not be
penalized because of observances of their religious beliefs, students shall be given an opportunity, whenever
easible, to make up within a feasonable time any academic assignment that Is missed due to individual
participation in religious observances. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of any
intended absences for religious observances in advance. Notit;e should be provided as soon as possible but no
later than the end of the schedule adjustment period. Faculty should further remind students that prior
notification is especially important in connection with final exams, since failure to reschedule a final exam
before the condusion of the final examination period may result in loss of credits during the semester. The
problem is especially likely to arise when final exams are scheduled on Saturdays.
Academic InteBrirG
The University of Maryland has a nationally recognized Code of Academic Integrity,
administered by the Student Honor Council. This Code sets standards for academic integrity at Maryland for all
undergraduate and graduate students. As a student you are responsible for upholding these standards for this
ourse. It is very imporUnt for you to be aware of the consequences of cheating, fabrication, facilitation, and
lagiarism. For more information on the Code of Academic Integrity or the Student Honor Council, please visit
tt : www.studenthonorcouncil.umd.eduwhatis.html
e University of Maryland is one of a small number of universities with a student-administered Honors Code
nd an Honors Pledge, available on the web at http://www.;po.umd.edu/aca/honorpledge.html. The code
rohibits students from cheating on exams, plagiarizing papers, submitting the same paper for credit in two
ourses without authorization, buying papers, submitting fraudulent documents, and forging signatures. The
niversity Senate encourages instructors to ask students to write the following signed statement on each
xamination or assignment: "I pledge on my honor that I have not given or received any unauthorized
ssistance on this examination (or assignment)."
nstructor: ENMA Graduate Program Director
rofessor Manfred Wuttlg
110BCHE
el: (301) 405·5212
mail: wuttlg@umd.edu
ffice Hours: By appointment