2015-2017 Cal Poly Catalog
BS Materials
Engineering
1
MATE 215
Materials Laboratory I
1
MATE 222
Materials Selection Life Cycle
4
MATE 225
Materials Laboratory II
1
MATE 232
Materials, Ethics, and Society
4
MATE 235
Materials Laboratory III
1
MATE 310
Noncrystalline Material Systems
4
1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and
engineering
MATE 330
Composite Materials Systems
4
MATE 340
Electronic Materials Systems
4
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze
and interpret data
MATE 350
Structural Materials Systems
4
MATE 360
Metallurgical Materials Systems
4
3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet
desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability
MATE 370
Kinetics of Materials and Process Design
4
MATE 380
Thermodynamics and Physical Chemistry
4
MATE 482
Senior Project I
1
4. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
MATE 483
Senior Project II
2
5. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
MATE 484
Senior Project III
2
6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Technical Electives
7. An ability to communicate effectively
Select from the following:
Program Learning Outcomes
2,3
8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of
engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and
societal context
BMED 420
Principles of Biomaterials Design
BMED 434/
MATE 430
Micro/Nano Fabrication
9. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long
learning
BMED/MATE Microfabrication Laboratory
435
12
BMED/MATE Biomaterials
530
10. A knowledge of contemporary issues
11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering
tools necessary for engineering practice
CHEM 444
Polymers & Coatings I
12. An ability to apply advanced science (such as Chemistry and
Physics) and engineering principles to materials systems
CHEM/MATE Surface Chemistry of Materials
446
13. An integrated understanding of scientific and engineering
principles underlying the four major elements of the field: structure,
properties, processing, and performance related to materials
systems
CHEM 447
Polymers and Coatings Laboratory I
CPE 488/
IME 458/
MATE 458
Microelectronics and Electronics Packaging
14. An ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the above
four elements of the field to solve materials selection and design
problems
EE/PHYS 422 Polymer Electronics Laboratory
MATE 400
Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates
MATE 401
Materials Characterization Techniques
15. An ability to utilize experimental, statistical, and computational
methods consistent with the goals of the program
MATE 410
Nanoscale Engineering
MATE 425
Corrosion Engineering
Degree Requirements and Curriculum
MATE 440
Welding Metallurgy and Joining of Advanced
Materials
MATE 445
Joining of Advanced Materials Laboratory
MATE 450
Fracture and Failure Analysis
MATE 460
Materials Selection in Mechanical Design
MATE 470
Selected Advanced Topics
• 60 units of upper division courses
MATE 471
Selected Advanced Laboratory
• Graduation Writing Requirement (GWR)
MATE 500
Individual Study
• 2.0 GPA
MATE 501
Advanced Engineering Materials
• U.S. Cultural Pluralism (USCP)
MATE 510
Materials Analysis
MATE 550
Micro Systems
In addition to the program requirements listed on this page, students
must also satisfy requirements outlined in more detail in the
Minimum Requirements for Graduation (http://catalog.calpoly.edu/
generalrequirementsbachelorsdegree/#generaleducationtext) section
of this catalog, including:
Note: No major or support courses may be selected as credit/no credit.
or BMED 432 Micro/Nano System Design
MAJOR COURSES
MATE 522
Advanced Ceramics
MATE 110
Introduction to Materials Engineering Design I
1
MATE 590
Solidification and Densification
MATE 120
Introduction to Materials Engineering Design II
1
PHYS 412
Solid State Physics
MATE 130
Introduction to Materials Engineering Design III
1
PHYS 413
Advanced Topics in Solid State Physics
MATE 210
Materials Engineering
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Approved Electives/Technical Breadth Electives
2,3,4
2
BS Materials Engineering
Select from the following:
MATE 504
Research Methods in Materials Engineering
BIO 231
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
MATE 510
Materials Analysis
BMED 310
Biomedical Engineering Measurement and
Analysis
MATE 522
Advanced Ceramics
MATE 550
Micro Systems
Micro/Nano Fabrication
MATE 570
Selected Advanced Topics
MATE 571
Selected Advanced Laboratory
BMED/MATE Microfabrication Laboratory
435
MATE 590
Solidification and Densification
BMED/MATE Biomaterials
530
ME 212
Engineering Dynamics
ME 341
Fluid Mechanics I
NR 434
Wood Properties, Products and Sustainable
Uses
PHYS 211
Modern Physics I
PHYS 412
Solid State Physics
PHYS 413
Advanced Topics in Solid State Physics
PSC/UNIV
392
Appropriate Technology for the World's People:
Design
BMED 434/
MATE 430
BMED 550
Current and Evolving Topics in Biomedical
Engineering
BUS 207
Legal Responsibilities of Business
BUS 212
Financial Accounting for Nonbusiness Majors
8
BUS 488
Planning and Managing New Ventures
CE 207
Mechanics of Materials II
CHEM 216
Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 217
Organic Chemistry II
PSC/UNIV
492
Appropriate Technology for the World's People:
Design
CHEM 218
Organic Chemistry III
UNIV 424
CHEM 312
Survey of Organic Chemistry
Design of Museum Displays of Science,
Engineering and Technology
CHEM 324
Organic Chemistry Laboratory III
SUPPORT COURSES
CHEM 444
Polymers & Coatings I
CE 204
Mechanics of Materials I
3
CHEM/MATE Surface Chemistry of Materials
446
CHEM 124
General Chemistry for Physical Science and
1
Engineering I (B3/B4)
4
CHEM 447
Polymers and Coatings Laboratory I
CHEM 125
Learning Assistant Seminar
General Chemistry for Physical Science and
Engineering II
4
CHEM 466
CPE 488/
IME 458/
MATE 458
Microelectronics and Electronics Packaging
CSC 231
Programming for Engineering Students
2
EE 201
Electric Circuit Theory
3
EE 251
Electric Circuits Laboratory
CPE/CSC
235
Fundamentals of Computer Science for
Scientists and Engineers I
ENGL 149
Technical Writing for Engineers (A3)
IME 144
Introduction to Design and Manufacturing
IME 314
Engineering Economics
or IME 326
Engineering Test Design and Analysis
MATH 141
Calculus I (B1)
MATH 142
Calculus II (B1)
MATH 143
Calculus III (Add'l Area B)
MATH 241
Calculus IV
4
MATH 244
Linear Analysis I
4
ME 211
Engineering Statics
EE/PHYS 422 Polymer Electronics Laboratory
ECON 221
Microeconomics
ENGR 322/
SCM 302
The Learn By Doing Lab Teaching Practicum
ENGR 451
Special Topics in Bioengineering
ENGR 470
Selected Advanced Topics
ENGR 471
Selected Advanced Laboratory
IME 223
IME 303
Process Improvement Fundamentals
Project Organization and Management
IME 421
Manufacturing Organizations
IT 341
Packaging Polymers and Processing
1
1
4
1
4
1
4
1
4
3
Select from the following:
ME 350
3-4
Heat Transfer
MATE 325
Transport Phenomena I
& MATE 326 and Transport Phenomena II
4
& MATE 327 and Transport Phenomena III
Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates
MATE 401
Materials Characterization Techniques
MATE 425
Corrosion Engineering
PHYS 141
General Physics IA (Add'l Area B)
MATE 440
Welding Metallurgy and Joining of Advanced
Materials
PHYS 132
General Physics II
PHYS 133
General Physics III
STAT 312
Statistical Methods for Engineers (B6)
Joining of Advanced Materials Laboratory
MATE 450
Fracture and Failure Analysis
MATE 460
Materials Selection in Mechanical Design
MATE 470
Selected Advanced Topics
MATE 471
Selected Advanced Laboratory
MATE 500
Individual Study
MATE 501
Advanced Engineering Materials
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3-4
MATE 400
MATE 445
4
1
4
4
4
1
4
GENERAL EDUCATION
(See GE program requirements below.)
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FREE ELECTIVES
Free Electives
Total units
0
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Required in Support; also satisfies GE.
2
The courses selected to satisfy this requirement may not be used
to satisfy other major, support, or general education requirements
(no double counting of coursework).
3
Consultation with advisor is recommended prior to selecting
approved electives; bear in mind your selections may impact
pursuit of post-baccalaureate studies and/or goals.
4
If support requirements are met with IME 314 and MATE 325, 326,
327 (for a total of 6 units), at least one unit of upper division should
be selected in Approved Electives/ Breadth, to meet the required
60 units of upper division.
General Education (GE) Requirements
• 72 units required, 28 of which are specified in Major and/or
Support.
• See the complete GE course listing (http://catalog.calpoly.edu/
generalrequirementsbachelorsdegree/#generaleducationtext).
• Minimum of 8 units required at the 300 level.
Area A
Communication
A1
Expository Writing
4
A2
Oral Communication
4
A3
Reasoning, Argumentation and Writing (4 units in
1
Support)
0
Area B
Science and Mathematics
B1
Mathematics/Statistics (8 units in Support)
B2
Life Science
B3
Physical Science (4 units in Support)
B4
One lab taken with either a B2 or B3 course
B6
Upper-division Area B (4 units in Support)
Additional Area B units (8 units in Support)
1
0
4
1
0
1
1
0
0
Area C
Arts and Humanities
C1
Literature
4
C2
Philosophy
4
C3
Fine/Performing Arts
4
C4
Upper-division elective
4
Area D/E
Society and the Individual
D1
The American Experience (Title 5, Section 40404
requirement) (40404)
4
D2
Political Economy
4
D3
Comparative Social Institutions
4
D4
Self Development (CSU Area E)
4
Total units
1
Required in Support; also satisfies GE
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