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Degree Requirements
Major Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Material Science and Engineering are as follows:
Lower-division requirements (72 units):
- MATH 009A (4), MATH 009B (4), MATH 009C (4), MATH 010A (4), MATH 010B (4), MATH 046 (4)
- CHEM 001A/01LA (5), CHEM 001B/01LB (5), CHEM 001C/01LC (5), CHEM 008A/08LA (4)
- PHYS 040A (5), PHYS 040B (5), PHYS 040C (5)
- CS 009M (4)
- EE 001A/01LB (4)
- ME 010 (4)
- MSE 001 (2)
Upper-division requirements (72 units):
- BIEN 140A/CEE 140A (4)
- CEE 135 (4)
- CHE 100 (4)
- EE 138 (4)
- ENGR 180W (4)
- ME 110 (4), ME 114 (4), ME 156 (4)
- MSE 160 (4), MSE 161 (4), MSE 175A (4), MSE 175B (4)
- STAT 155 (4)
- Technical Electives: (20): There is a requirement of 20 units of technical electives, chosen with the approval of a faculty advisor. The purpose of these electives is to add depth and breadth to the major and direct a student along a specific materials focus area. The four courses can be selected, in consultation with an advisor, from the following list: BIEN140B/CEE140B; CEE147; EE133; EE136; EE137; EE139; ME113; ME116; ME138; ME153; ME180; MSE 197.