Chemical Engineering/Materials Science Major

The Chemical Engineering/Materials Science Program is a combined major that offers unique interdisciplinary courses requiring chemical engineering and materials science students to work together. Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry and engineering to produce useful commodities, ranging from antibiotics to zirconium. Materials science and engineering is directed toward an understanding of the structure, properties, and behavior of materials. The development of new materials and the understanding of chemical processes demand a thorough knowledge of basic engineering and scientific principles, including crystal structure, elastic and plastic behavior, thermodynamics, phase equilibria and reaction rates, and physical and chemical behavior of engineering materials. The Chemical Engineering/Materials Science program provides the background for activities in research, processing, and the design of materials. The curriculum is based on a common core of courses basic to engineering; courses taken during your first two years provide a strong foundation in fundamental engineering concepts.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the Chemical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering program at the University of California at Davis are:

  1. to prepare graduates for employment in a professional field related to chemical engineering and materials science and engineering, or the interface between these two fields, that utilizes their skills as identified in the Chemical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering program outcomes, and/or admission into graduate or professional programs of study.
  2. 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

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

Accreditation

The Chemical Engineering/Materials Science Engineering program is not accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).