Materials

Knowledge

• Have a sound fundamental understanding of the processing-structure –property relationships underlying materials science and engineering technology
• Have acquired the educational and professional standards of the professional institutions and boards with which the School's courses are accredited
• Possess a broad knowledge base in metals, polymers, ceramics semiconductors and composites, and their relationship to chemical, mechanical, infrastructure and electrical engineering, so as to facilitate effective communication with those other professionals with whom materials engineers routinely communicate
• Understand the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resources

Skills

• Have verbal and written communication skills that enable them to make a meaningful contribution to the changes facing our society
• Possess analytical, problem-solving, materials selection and design skills and materials modelling skills including those appropriate for sustainable development
• Have an appreciation of the interpersonal and management skills required by engineers in undertaking professional activities

Application of knowledge and skills

• Have acquired the mathematical and computational skills necessary for the solution of materials science and engineering problems for further professional development and for meeting future changes in technology
• Have developed professional ethics and responsibility towards the profession and the community
• Understand the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development