Do more with materials!
Since everything is made of something, materials scientists are needed in every field – from textiles to semiconductors to nanotechnology. Learn how our flexible curriculum can support you customizing your degree to prepare for the career YOU want!
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Bachelors of Science Degree Requirements
Content on this page is provided as a quick reference for planning. All official course descriptions, degree requirements, admission standards, and program learning outcomes are published on the Undergraduate Catalog site. See prior university catalogs for curriculum requirements from previous years. Contact Jessica Economy, Academic Programs Manager, jessicaeconomy@boisestate.edu or your academic advisor with any curriculum questions. Updated 10/28/2024
2024-25 Catalog Requirements
| Course Number and Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| UF100 Foundations of Intellectual Life | 3 |
| UF200 Foundations of Ethics and Diversity | 3 |
| FW ENGL 101 Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| FW ENGL 102 Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| FC Foundations of Oral Communication | 3 |
| FM MATH 170 Calculus I | 4 |
| FN CHEM 111, 111L General Chemistry I & Lab | 4 |
| FN PHYS 211, 211L Physics I with Calculus & Lab | 5 |
| FA Foundations of Arts course | 3 |
| FH Foundations of Humanities course | 3-4 |
| FS Foundations of Social Sciences course | 3 |
| FS Foundations of Social Sciences course in a second field | 3 |
| MATH 175 Calculus II: Concepts and Applications | 4 |
| MATH 275 Multivariable and Vector Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 333 Differential Equations with Matrix Theory | 4 |
| MSE 101 Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering | 3 |
| MSE 201 Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering | 3 |
| MSE 280 Intro to Materials Characterization Lab | 2 |
| MSE 308 Thermodynamics of Materials | 3 |
| MSE 311 Electrical Properties of Materials | 3 |
| MSE 312 Mechanical Behavior of Materials | 3 |
| MSE 315 Materials Processing | 3 |
| MSE 318 Phase Transformations and Kinetics | 3 |
| MSE 380 Materials Properties Laboratory | 3 |
| MSE 480 Senior Capstone Project I | 3 |
| FF MSE 482 Senior Capstone Project II | 3 |
| MSE 498 Materials Science Seminar | 1 |
| PHYS 212, 212L Physics II with Calculus & Lab | 5 |
| Computing Elective (1) Choose from the following list or other course(s) as approved by the undergraduate coordinator: CE 284, CS 111, CS 117, CS 121, CS 133, GEOS 357, MSE 150 | 3 |
| Engineering Fundamentals Elective (2) Chose from the following list or other course(s) as approved by the undergraduate coordinator: ECE 210, ECE 212, ENGR 210, ENGR 220, ENGR 240, ME 201. ME 203 | 6 |
| Project-based Engineering Elective (1) Choose from the following list or other course(s) as approved by the undergraduate coordinator: ENGR 380, MSE 479, MSE 493 | 3 |
| Science Elective (1) Complete one course or set of courses (lecture/lab) from the following subject areas, or other courses as approved by the program: BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, GEOL, ENVSCI, GEOS, or GEOPH | 3-5 |
| Statistics Elective Choose from the following list or other course(s) as approved by the undergraduate coordinator. MATH 254, MATH 360, MATH 361. | 3 |
| In addition, complete the following coursework to graduate with a BS in Materials Science and Engineering | |
| Upper division electives to total 40 credits | 0-8 |
| Electives to total 120 credits | 5-11 |
| Total | 120 |
Accreditation
The Bachelors of Science (B.S.) in Materials Science and Engineering is an ABET accredited program. Learn more about ABET Accreditation at the following links:
Accelerated Masters Program
The Accelerated Masters degree options give outstanding bachelor’s degree students in Materials Science & Engineering a “fast-track” option to pursue their graduate degree (Master of Science or Master of Engineering) in Materials Science & Engineering. Interested students need to meet eligibility requirements and should apply after the second semester of their Junior year. Students in the accelerated master’s program can enroll in up to 9 credits of 500-level courses during the last two semesters of their undergraduate career. These 500-level courses can be used to satisfy degree requirements for both the bachelor’s and master’s degree. The remaining requirements for the master’s degree are satisfied by the student in the semesters subsequent to the award of the bachelor’s degree.
Eligibility:
- Must have overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Must have GPA in MSE courses of 3.3 or higher.
- For MS, must have research advisor with funding available.
If interested, discuss with your academic advisor by the end of your junior year to determine if this is the path for you!
Secondary Education Emphasis
Did you know you can earn a 6-12 Teaching Certificate alongside your degree in Materials Science and Engineering?
Boise State’s Secondary Education program offers a series of courses taken alongside your degree program to earn a grades 6-12 teaching certification in the state of Idaho with an endorsement in Engineering.
Learn more on the Secondary Education Program Website.