California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Curricular Proposal
Master of Science in Engineering
(MSE)
With
Emphasis in Materials Engineering
Program
Submitted by
The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering
May 15, 2014
MSE _Materials Engineering Emphasis
1. Give the name of the department submitting the request, the full and exact title of the
proposed aggregate of courses, and whether it is an option, emphasis, or minor.
Chemical and Materials Engineering Department
Emphasis in Materials Engineering
2. Provide the full and exact title of the degree major program under which the aggregate of
courses will be offered, where applicable.
Master of Science in Engineering (MSE)
3. List options, or special emphases already existing under the degree major program for which
the new aggregate of courses is proposed.
Emphasis in Aerospace Engineering
4. Give the name of the department, or collection of departments, offering the aggregate of
courses.
Chemical and Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer
Engineering
5. State the aims of the proposed aggregate of courses.
Students graduating with this emphasis will obtain advanced skills in the areas of materials
processing, corrosion, physical and mechanical behavior and failure analysis. Graduates will
be able to find jobs in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, defense,
biomedical, etc. The emphasis on the working, professional engineer will distinguish us from
most of the existing programs in the state.
6. Justify the need for the proposed aggregate of courses.
The US economy has suffered major setbacks in the area of materials processing and
manufacturing. There is a renewed attempt from the federal and state governments to
revitalize the manufacturing sector through initiatives such as the materials genome program,
the I-Corps program of the National Science Foundation, etc.
Materials engineering is the key to the realization of design ideas and to implement
processes. It is a top strategic area for the state and the nation. CPP will offer an opportunity
for engineers and science majors with diverse backgrounds a chance to supplement their
undergraduate degrees in fields such as materials, chemical, mechanical and aerospace
engineering.
Additionally, with the wave of retirements expected in key government and industrial
sectors, e.g., NASA, there is an unmet demand for engineers who understand materials
engineering in the context of processing and design.
Currently, Cal Poly Pomona does not offer the required classes in the materials engineering
area.
7. List courses by catalog number, title, and units of credit as well as the total units to be
required under the proposed aggregate.
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MSE _Materials Engineering Emphasis
The total number of required units for the Emphasis in Materials Engineering is 24-29
quarter units broken down as follows:
Advisor-approved Breadth Courses..................................…………………………… 20 units
(see list below for titles and units of credit)
MTE 528, MTE 533, MTE 546, MTE 555 and MTE 599
Advisor-approved technical elective Courses................................................................4-9 units
(see list below for titles and units of credit)
EGR 537, EGR 547, EGR 553, EGR 580, MTE 630, MTE 650, MTE 670 and/or appropriate
400-level classes in materials engineering.
ENGINEERING COURSES
EGR 511
Numerical Modeling (4)
EGR 512
Vector Analysis and Complex Variables (4)
EGR 536
Composite Materials (4)
EGR 537
Polymer Fluid Dynamics (4)
EGR 547
Process Modeling and Analysis (4)
EGR 553
Computer Simulation of Engineering Systems(4)
EGR 580
Materials for Electronics (4)
EGR 596
Research Methods (2)
EGR 599/599A/599L
Special Topics for Graduate Students (4)
EGR 691
Directed Study (2)
EGR 692
Independent Study with Comprehensive Examination (2)
EGR 696
Master’s Degree Thesis (4 - 8)
EGR 699
Master’s Degree Continuation (1)
MATERIALS ENGINEERING COURSES
MTE 528
Materials Thermodynamics (4)
MTE 533
Mechanical Properties of Materials (4)
MTE 546
Phase Transformations (4)
MTE 555
Advanced Corrosion and Environmental Degradation (4)
MTE 599
Special Topics for Graduate Students (4)
MTE 630
Materials for Energy Applications (4)
MTE 650
Nanomaterials (4)
MTE 670
Biomaterials (4)
MTE 401
Corrosion and Degradation of Materials (3/1)
MTE 406/416L
Physical Metallurgy (3/1)
MTE 407/L
Ceramic Materials/Laboratory (3/1)
MTE 408/418L
Composite Materials/Laboratory (3/1)
MTE 422
Fracture and Failure Analysis (4)
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8. List courses by catalog number, title, and units of credit as well as the total units to be
required for the major in which the proposed aggregate of courses is to be included.
Core Courses..................................…………………. ………………………………...12 units
EGR 511
EGR 512
EGR 599
Numerical Modeling (4)
Vector Analysis and Complex Variables (4)
Special Topics for Graduate Students {Topic: Composite Materials} (4)
Culminating Experience………………………………................................................4-9 units
EGR 691
EGR 692
EGR 696
EGR 699
Directed Study (2)
Independent Study with Comprehensive Examination (2)
Master’s Degree Thesis (4 - 8)
Master’s Degree Continuation (1)
Emphasis courses………………………………………………………………… 24-29 units
Total number of units…………....................................................................................45 units
9. List new courses to be developed. Include proposed catalog descriptions.
MTE 528
MTE 533
MTE 546
MTE 555
MTE 599
MTE 630
MTE 650
MTE 670
Materials Thermodynamics (4)
Mechanical Metallurgy (4)
Phase Transformations (4)
Advanced Corrosion and Environmental Degradation (4)
Special Topics in Materials Science and Engineering (4)
Materials for Energy Applications (4)
Nanomaterials (4)
Biomaterials (4)
MTE 528 Materials Thermodynamics (4)
Advanced macroscopic thermodynamics applied to the materials in the solid and liquid
states. Laws of thermodynamics, multicomponent phase equilibria, electrochemistry,
solutions and mixing, phase rule and phase diagrams. Discussion of applications. Statistical
thermodynamics. 4 lectures/ problem-solving. Prerequisites: Undergraduate course in
thermodynamics and in materials science/engineering.
MTE 533 Mechanical Metallurgy (4)
Study of the mechanical behavior of materials. Fundamental mechanisms controlling
deformation and fracture in solid materials. Strain hardening, creep, fatigue, ductile and
brittle fracture. Strengthening mechanisms involving alloying, heat treatment, superplasticity.
4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisites: Undergraduate course in materials
science/engineering and thermodynamics
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MTE 546 Phase Transformations (4)
Principles of solid-state reactions including nucleation and growth theory, diffusional and
shear transformations, the shape memory effect, transformation toughening, thermal
treatment of solids. Special topics include metallic and silicate glasses, physical metallurgy
of steels and superalloys. . Laboratory experiments related to phase transformations in steel
and precipitation hardening. 3 lectures/problem-solving and 1 three-hour laboratory.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate course in materials science/engineering and thermodynamics
MTE 555 Advanced Corrosion and Environmental Degradation (4)
Thermodynamics and kinetics of corrosion. Nernst and Tafel equations. Pourbaix diagrams.
Electrochemical basis for corrosion. Fundamental approach to corrosion and corrosion
control. Microbially Induced Corrosion. Biofouling. Degradation of polymers. Weathering of
structural and architectural materials. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisites:
Undergraduate course in materials science/engineering and thermodynamics
MTE 599 Special Topics for Graduate Students (4)
Selected topics comprising new or experimental courses not otherwise offered in materials
engineering.
MTE 630 Materials for Energy Applications (4)
Materials science relevant to energy generation and storage. Thermodynamics,
electrochemistry, catalysis and polymer materials science to understand Polymer Electrolyte
Membrane (PEM) fuel cells; Role of materials in solid oxide fuel cells, batteries, wind, solar,
ocean thermal and nuclear energy generation; Electronic band structure and photovoltaics;
Artificial leaf ; Nanocomposites in energy applications. Superconductors. Prerequisites:
Completion of advisor-approved breadth course requirements.
MTE 650 Nanomaterials (4)
Fundamental understanding of nanomaterials science. Limits to strengthening of materials at
the nanoscale. Thermodynamics and kinetics at the nanoscale. Effects of dimensionality and
scale. Graphene, nanotubes, fullerenes and nanocomposites. Prerequisites: Completion of
advisor-approved breadth course requirements.
MTE 670 Biomaterials
Materials and their interactions with biological hosts. Biological strategies for materials
synthesis. Bio-inspired materials. Hierarchical and cellular structure of biomaterials, e.g,
bones and muscles. Bio-composites. Damage, degradation and restoration of biomaterials;
Prerequisites: EGR 528 and EGR 546.
10. List all present faculty members with rank, appointment status, highest degree earned, date
and field of highest degree, and professional experience, who would teach in the proposed
aggregate of courses.
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1. Vilupanur Ravi, Professor, Tenured, PhD (1988) Metallurgical Engineering, 26 years of
experience in industry and academia
2. Winny Dong, Professor, Tenured, PhD (2000) Materials Science and Engineering, 14
years of academic experience
3. Jonathan Puthoff, Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, PhD (2009), Materials Science, 5
years of post-doctoral experience
4. Juan Nava, Lecturer, PhD (1987) Metallurgical Engineering, 27 years of experience in
industry
5. Mehrdad Haghi, Professor, Tenured, PhD (1992) Mechanical Engineering, 22 years of
experience in industry and academia
6. Yong Gan, Associate Professor, Tenured, PhD (2005) Mechanical Engineering, 9 years
of experience in industry and academia
7. T. K. Nguyen, Professor, Tenured, PhD (1979) Chemical Engineering, 35 years of
experience in academia
8. Keith Forward, Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Ph.D (2011) Chemical Engineering,
Two years of academic experience.
9. Laila Jallo, Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Ph.D (2011) Chemical Engineering, Two
years of academic experience.
10. Yam Y. Lee, Lecturer, Sc.D (1982) Chemical Engineering, 31 years of experience in
industry and academia
11. Mingheng Li, Associate Professor, Tenured, Ph.D (2004) Chemical Engineering, 9 years
of experience in industry and academia
12. Lloyd Lee, Professor, Tenured, PhD (1971) Chemical Engineering, 43 years of
experience in academia
11. Describe additional instructional resources (faculty, space, equipment, library volumes,
etc.) needed to implement and sustain the proposed aggregate of courses. List all resources
needed for the first five years beyond those currently projected, including specific resource,
cost, and source of funding.
No additional resources needed.
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