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 Undergraduate
Handbook
- Purpose
- Accreditation
- History
- Program Educational Objectives
- Faculty
- Support Staff
- General Information
- Academic Advisement
- B.S. MSE Curriculum
- Curriculum Schedule
- Grades and Scholastic Requirements
- Readmission Policies
- Graduation Requirements
- Graduation Procedures
- Engineering Certificate Programs
- Post Graduate Opportunities
- Professional and Honor Societies
- Scholarships and Awards
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination
- Foreign Language
- Change of Major
- Maximum Schedule Load
- Seminars
- Pre-Law and Pre-Med Programs
- Use of Undergraduate Research Courses (MSE 2699 and MSE 4699) and Undergraduate Research Assistantship Courses (MSE 2698 and MSE 4698)
- Travel
- Checklist for Undergraduate Degree Petitions
1. Purpose
The purpose of this handbook is to provide supplementary information to that contained in the "General Catalog" and the "Student Rules and Regulations" that pertains specifically to the School of
Materials Science and Engineering and its undergraduate students. It provides detailed information about the School, its faculty, undergraduate degree programs, policies and procedures. This edition
is based upon the Georgia Tech General Catalog. It is hoped that this handbook will assist you in
becoming a productive and contributing member of the School by optimizing the resources available to you.
2. Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering program is accredited by the:
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
111 Market Place, Suite 1050,
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012
(410) 347-7700
3. History
The School of Materials Engineering was formed in March of 1985 by combining the existing School
of Ceramic Engineering and the graduate Metallurgy Program, formerly in the School of Chemical Engineering. During the 1989-90 academic year, we had our first MATE graduates and received
ABET accreditation. In 1992, we changed our name to the School of Materials Science and Engineering to reflect the true integration of science and engineering in our course work and research.
4. Program Educational Objectives
The following Program Educational Objectives were established to assist in attaining the visions and missions of the Georgia Institute of Technology and its College of Engineering, and to be
consistent with ABET Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs.
The Program Educational Objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering program are:
- To produce graduates with the fundamental knowledge and skills to function effectively in materials science and engineering related positions in industry and government, or to successfully pursue advanced study
- To produce graduates capable of advancing in their chosen field
- To produce graduates capable of functioning effectively in the global arena
5. Faculty
The School of Materials Science and Engineering has an energetic faculty whose interest and
expertise cover the broad spectrum of materials science and engineering. The primary function of the faculty is the generation and dissemination of materials engineering knowledge in such a
manner as to meet the educational needs of our students, who currently number about 120 undergraduate and 110 graduate students. It is the desire of the faculty to encourage student-faculty
interaction and to improve the quality and diversity of the educational experience available to the students. For a complete list of our faculty click here.
6. Support Staff
The assistance and guidance students receive from the support staff are also important components of their educational experience. Staff members are friendly and go out of their way to
help students; please call on them when you need assistance or advice. For a complete list of our staff click here.
7. General Information
Street Address:
School of Materials Science and Engineering
J. Erskine Love Manufacturing Building
771 Ferst Drive, NE
Atlanta, GA 30332-0245
Campus Mail Code:
0245
Fax Number:
404.894.9140
Academic Offices:
Graduate Office, Room 297
Undergraduate Office, Room 296
Conference Room:
Room 295
Computer Cluster:
Room 158
8. Academic Advisement
The School of Materials Science and Engineering places a "HOLD" on all undergraduate registration
prior to Phase I registration. The "HOLD" is removed after the student has consulted with his or her academic advisor. Academic Advisement is held for three consecutive days each term before Phase
I registration. Undergraduates make appointments with their advisors for advisement by signing up on their advisor's door. Students will be informed via e-mail of when they should schedule these
appointments. Co-op students who cannot come in for advisement during their work terms must meet with their advisors each term they are in school. Their registration "HOLD" will be removed for
the term after their next work term.
Dr. Carter is the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs. Each student is assigned an academic advisor, who will follow them through to graduation in most cases.
Transfer, dual degree, JEPHS and RETP students are assigned an academic advisor by Dr. Carter
General Information
A program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (BSMSE) degree is offered by the School of Materials Science and Engineering. This chapter of the School of Materials
Science and Engineering Undergraduate Student Handbook provides detailed information on the requirements for the BSMSE degree. This information is based on the Georgia Tech General
Catalog. If you plan to graduate under an earlier edition of the catalog, refer to Chapter XIII of this handbook.
9. Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering Curriculum
The BSMSE curriculum requirements in the General Catalog are summarized in the table below.
This table describes the allocation of credit hours in terms of the subject areas. Specific requirements in each area are outlined in the table on the following page. Descriptions of all
courses are given in the General Catalog.
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Required Core Curriculum Areas
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Hours
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Area A
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Essential Skills
Math 1501, Engl 1101 and Engl 1102 (total 10 hours)
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9
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Area B
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Institutional Options
CS 1371 plus 1 hour from Area A
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4
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Area C
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Humanities/Fine Arts
This elective is satisfied by completing 6 hours of approved courses
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6
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Area D
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Science, Mathematics & Technology
Chem 1310, Math 1502, and Phys 2211
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12
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Area E
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Social Science
Econ 2100 or 2105 or 2106, either HIST 2111 2112, or POL 1101 or INTA 1200, and 6 additional hours of
approved Social Science courses
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12
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Area F
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Courses Related to Degree and Major
COE 2001,* CHEM 1311, CHEM 2311, ECE 3710, ECE 3741, ISYE 3025, MATH 2401, MATH 2403, PHYS 2212, MSE 1001, MSE 2001,
MSE 2020, MSE 3000, MSE 3002, MSE 3003, MSE 3015, MSE 3020, MSE 3025, MSE 4002, MSE 4006, MSE 4010, MSE 4012, MSE 4020, MSE 4021, MSE 4777, one 3 hr. MSE elective, two 3 hr. technical
electives
*3 hr. free elective
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83
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Health and Performance Science Elective
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HPS 1040
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*COE 2001 has replaced AE 2751/ME 2211
* Contact Dr.Carter for approval
Accreditation Statement
Georgia Tech operates an accredited program in materials science and engineering. The
undergraduate program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), an organization sanctioned by several
professional engineering societies, including TMS. An accredited degree must satisfy both general and program-specific requirements defined by ABET. The materials science and engineering
curriculum is designed to satisfy these requirements. To satisfy the ABET engineering design requirements, design is an integral part of several MSE courses. Additionally, the two course
Designing with Materials sequence taken in the senior year (MSE 4020 and MSE 4021) satisfies the ABET requirement that each accredited program contain a capstone engineering design experience.
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10. Curriculum Schedule
2008 Semester Curriculum
MSE Undergraduate Course Offerings
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Fall
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Spring
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Summer
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MSE 1001
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X
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MSE 2001
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X
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X
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X
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MSE 2020
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X
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MSE 3000
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X
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MSE 3002
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X
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MSE 3003
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X
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MSE 3012
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X
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MSE 3015
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X
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MSE 3020
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X
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MSE 3025
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X
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MSE 4002
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X
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MSE 4006
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X
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MSE 4010
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X
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MSE 4020
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X
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MSE 4021
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X
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MSE 4777
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Additional Courses ( Subject to change - Please check OSCAR)
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Fall
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Summer
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MSE 4004
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MSE 4310
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MSE 4325
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Taught Fall of Even Numbered Years
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MSE 4751
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MSE 4791
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MSE 4793
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MSE 4794
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11. Grades and Scholastic Requirements
A. Scholastic Requirements
The Institute rules state that “the minimum satisfactory academic average is 1.70 for freshmen and
joint enrolled high school students; 1.80 for sophomores; 1.95 for juniors; 2.00 for seniors and special undergraduates.” This is interpreted to mean that by the time you achieve senior status your
cumulative grade point average (GPA) must be equal to or greater than 2.00 and must be maintained at this level until graduation. Failure to meet these standards results in warning or probation status
with specified time intervals to achieve the required GPA spelled out in the "Student Rules and Regulations" list in the Georgia Tech General Catalog. Failure to achieve the required GPA within the
specified time intervals will result in the student being dropped from the Institute rolls.
Students should recognize that academic dropping by the Institute can occur more rapidly than the
three-term sequence implied by warning-probation-drop. The more general Institute policy is that " the Institute may drop from the rolls at any time a student whose record in scholarship is
unsatisfactory." Thus, for example, any undergraduate student whose scholastic average for a term is 1.00 or below may be immediately placed on academic probation or dropped, regardless of the
student's previous record. Juniors and seniors, as well as transfer students, should be particularly aware of this more general Institute policy.
A student, particularly at the junior or senior level, may also be placed on review status by the Registrar's Office. Students placed on this status generally have a satisfactory overall GPA resulting
from good previous performance, but their scholastic performance in recent terms has been less than satisfactory. A student on review will not be permitted to register without their major school’s approval.
B. Incomplete Grades
The "I" grade may only be assigned for non-academic reasons such as medical problems, jury duty,
confinement, etc. Uncompleted assignments, quizzes, exams and lab reports, unless due to an acceptable and substantiated non-academic reason, are not grounds for the "I" grade being
assigned. An incomplete in a course must be removed and the grade change reported to the Registrar's Office no later than the end of the student's next term in residence or, if the student has
not been enrolled, by the end of the term one calendar year from the date the incomplete was assigned. If the "I" is not removed and the change of grade reported to the Registrar's office by the
above deadline the grade will be changed to "F" on the students permanent record. Registering and repeating a course in which an "I" grade has previously been assigned will not remove the
outstanding "I" grade.
C. Pass/Fail Grades
In order to encourage students to explore subjects of personal or professional interest without
jeopardizing their GPA, the Institute has a limited Pass/Fail option. The policy of the School of Materials Science and Engineering regarding the use of Pass/Fail hours for credit is as follows: No
course specifically required by the Materials Science and Engineering curriculum may be taken on a Pass/Fail basis, unless the course is offered only on that basis. Neither the technical electives nor
the MSE elective may be taken Pass/Fail. Refer to the Georgia Tech General Catalog for additional details including maximum number of Pass/Fail hours allowed.
D. Minimal Acceptable Standards
In addition to the Institute scholastic requirements, the School of Materials Science and Engineering
MSE requires a "C" or better in all math, science and engineering courses required by name and number with the following caveat - a single "D" in an MSE course, may be tested out of if it is in a
course that is not offered between its reception and graduation (including a "D" received for the intended graduation term). A single re-examination may be given after all of the student's current
term grades are reported (the deadline for which is noon on the Monday following graduation) and early enough for the grade to be reported to the MSE Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs
by noon on Wednesday following graduation (the Registrar's deadline for graduation certification). Thus, the re-examination may occur after the graduation ceremony. It is possible that a student may
participate in the graduation ceremony and not graduate.
The re-examination will be graded "S" (satisfactory) or "U" (unsatisfactory) with a "C" or better
performance required for an "S". The previously assigned "D" will remain unchanged but the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs will approve its use toward graduation if the re
-examination grade assigned is an "S" and if the following conditions are met.
- The student must not receive any "F" grades in courses required for graduation for the graduation term;
- The "D" must not have been received in a laboratory or design course;
- The "D" must not have been the result of academic dishonesty.
The re-examination results of a student who does not satisfy condition 1) above will be moot, i.e., the deficiency intended to be removed by the re-examination will remain.
Should the student receive a "U" on the re-examination, he/she will have to repeat the course and obtain a minimum grade of "C" to graduate.
In case of a deficiency obtained in a non-MSE course for the intended graduation term, refer to Section 7.B. (on Deficiencies) of the Rules and Regulations published in the General Catalog.
12. Readmission Policies
Please refer to the Georgia Tech General Catalog for complete readmission regulations, or visit www.registrar.gatech.edu.
13. Graduation Requirements
The catalog under which a student graduates will be determined by the student's advisor in
consultation with the student. Normally, any single catalog issued or in force during a student's residence at Georgia Tech may be used to satisfy the graduation requirements. Students who
transfer into the School from another University or another major may use any single catalog issued or in force after the transfer date. Students who are readmitted following an extended period of
absence (over one year) may be required to follow a single catalog issued or in force after the date of
return. Note that the "ten year" rule for credit hours naturally limits the length of time available to satisfy the requirements of earlier catalogs (See the Georgia Tech General Catalog for details
regarding the "ten year" rule).
In order to meet the requirements of earlier catalogs, course substitutions are sometimes
necessary. Some of the courses that are replaced by new, equivalent courses are covered by "blanket substitution" approval by the Institute Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. All other
course substitutions must be approved on a case-by-case basis by the Institute Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. Each student is responsible for submitting the necessary petitions for this
type substitution (i.e.: Petition to the Faculty Form can be picked up in room 296 of the Love building, the academic office, but the student must get proper signatures then take the form to the Registrar's
Office). All course substitutions must be listed on the degree petition. Because some of the courses required by the 1997-99 and earlier catalogs are no longer taught, it may be advantageous for
students to use the curriculum that appears in the Georgia Tech General Catalog. This curriculum is listed earlier in this handbook.
Important Links
14. Graduation Procedures
To become a degree candidate, a student must submit a formal degree petition to the Institute the
quarter prior to the quarter of graduation. Petitions and other required forms are available in the School's Undergraduate Academic Office (room 296 Love). The procedure for filing your
undergraduate degree petition is listed below.
Obtain a Petition for Degree form and the degree candidate checklist also an Exit Questionnaire
from the School's Undergraduate Academic Office (Room 296 Love Bldg.).
Make an appointment with the MSE Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs to have the
completed Petition for Degree and Degree Candidate checklist reviewed and signed. (The petition does not have to be approved by the student's advisor.) This should be done at least three weeks
prior to the Registrar's deadline. Failure to meet this deadline can result in the delay of all subsequent procedures, including graduation.
Take the completed and signed petition (signed by the MSE Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs) along with completed Exit Questionnaire to the School Chair's Assistant, Karen
Hutcheson, in room 285 Love and schedule an Exit Interview with the School Chair, Dr. Snyder. Insure that this meeting is scheduled for a date well before the Registrar's degree petition deadline.
After the Exit Interview, Dr. Snyder will sign the petition, which must then be taken to the Bursar's Office and graduation fees paid. Next, carry the petition, completed and signed degree candidate
checklist (signed by the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs) and fee payment receipt to the Registrar's Office and turn in the petition prior to the Registrar's degree petition deadline. The
degree petition deadline is posted in the OSCAR. (Students graduating with both quarter and semester hour credit will need to complete and submit to the Registrar's office a course equivalency
form. This form and help filling it out can be obtained from the MSE Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs.)
15. Engineering Certificate Programs
The College of Engineering provides opportunities for specialized study in engineering through its
certificate programs. Any MSE student in good academic standing can participate in the following certificate programs, all of which are multidisciplinary except Nanomaterials:
The "General Requirements of Undergraduate Multi-disciplinary Programs" and "Certificate Procedures" are listed in the Georgia Tech General Catalog. These procedures also apply to the
Nanomaterials certificate. Upon graduation and satisfactory completion of a certificate program, the student receives both the degree in the major field of study and a certificate attesting to the
successful completion of the particular related certificate program(s)."
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16. Post Graduate Opportunities
Students wishing to become more attractive to industry or who are thinking about materials research
as a career (university, government, consulting or industrial laboratory) may find it beneficial to their professional success to obtain an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering and possibly continue
for a Ph.D. It is increasingly valuable for materials/ceramic/metallurgical engineers to obtain an advanced degree in materials and the large amount of general courses which must be mastered,
limits the amount of specialized knowledge an undergraduate may obtain during a bachelor's program.
The reason for discussing this in the undergraduate handbook is students often ask, "What does it
take to get admitted into graduate school for a materials-related discipline?" If you ignore your performance during your early years at Tech, you may find that several straight 3.8 terms are simply
not enough to raise your GPA to the point where it will be competitive. A 3.0 may gain you admission into graduate school and an assistantship; things look much brighter with a 3.25. With a 3.5 GPA the
top schools will be interested; above 3.75 one becomes very much in demand where you can probably pick your school, advisor and compete effectively for national fellowships. Remember to do
your best, even at the freshman level so that you do not find doors closed in the future.
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17. Professional and Honor Societies
A. Student Branch of the American Ceramic Society
The Student Branch of the American Ceramic Society was chartered by the American Ceramic
Society in 1926. The purpose of this organization is to increase and broaden the knowledge of its members in the ceramic arts and sciences, to promote fellowship among its members and with
personnel in the ceramics and non-metallic mineral fields. Undergraduate and graduate students of the Georgia Institute of Technology who are interested in ceramics are eligible for membership.
Some of the activities it has sponsored in the past were: technical speakers, field trips, social events (pizza lunches and cookouts), printing T-shirts, and sports teams. The faculty advisor is Dr. Rosario Gerhardt.
B. Materials Research Society
Materials are essential to the Engineering enterprise, and this is why the Materials Research Society (MRS) has more than 11,000 member scientists and engineers in nearly 50 nations. The MRS
members are engaged in the research and development of advanced materials, and nearly 20% of these members are undergraduate and graduate students. Unlike some other fields, research is a
tremendously important component in Materials Science and Engineering, with more than one hundred faculty members on campus involved in materials-related interdisciplinary research. The
MRS University Chapter at Georgia Tech serves to accelerate student interactions with engineers and scientists on campus and distinguished GT visitors. The MRS chapter helps students to see the
applicability of classroom learning to real-life applications needed in a technology-oriented society. The faculty advisor is Dr. Mo Li.
C. Alpha Sigma Mu
Alpha Sigma Mu (AM) is the International Professional Honor Society for Materials Science and Engineering. AM promotes careers in materials engineering and maintains high professional
standards within the field. Qualifications for membership not only include academic achievement, but the candidate must display integrity, leadership and initiative.
D. ASM/TMS Joint Student Chapter
The Georgia Tech ASM/TMS Joint Student Chapter of the School of Materials Science and Engineering is a dual chapter affiliated with both ASM International and TMS, the Minerals, Metals
and Materials Society. The goals of each of the professional societies include promoting the field of materials science throughout the world through education and service. The primary purpose of the
Georgia Tech chapter is to enhance the professional lives of its members by bringing the students closer to the industry through interactive programs such as field trips and guest seminars. The
membership consists of about 50 students interested in various fields of Materials Science and Engineering. The faculty advisor is Dr. Naresh Thadhani.
E. Keramos
KERAMOS is a professional ceramic engineering fraternity, the stated purpose of which is:
To promote and emphasize scholarship and character in the thoughts of ceramic engineering students, to stimulate mental development, and to promote interest in the professional aspects of
ceramic engineering, technology and science.
To bind alumni more closely to their Alma Mater and to the alumni of other universities and colleges'
schools, departments, divisions, or options in ceramic science or engineering and to furnish an additional tie of college friendship.
The name of the fraternity is derived from the Greek word for clay. Membership, as in most professional fraternities, is by invitation. Both graduate students in ceramic engineering and
undergraduate students who specialize in the ceramic specialty track of the Materials Science & Engineering degree program are eligible for membership. You must be at least a junior and have a
cumulative GPA of at least 2.2 (graduate students must have been enrolled for at least two quarters and have a 3.2 GPA).
The chapter works with the other student organizations in MSE to plan social functions involving the entire MSE student body. Meetings are generally open only to members. A ceremony for the initiation
of new members is usually held in the fall and spring quarters each year. Dr. Rosario Gerhardt is the faculty advisor.
18. Scholarships and Awards
Thanks to the support of individuals, foundations, industry and government, the School of Materials Science and Engineering has a number of scholarship opportunities available for students,
including freshman and transfer students. We attempt to nominate exceptional students for these awards by matching their qualifications as closely as possible to the spirit and requirements of the
awards. We also are often forced to make a nomination decision based solely on academic performance. Scholarships can be awarded much more intelligently and fairly when information
about a student's background, goals, honors and personal interests are available.
All scholarship opportunities and announcements are emailed to students who meet the minimum qualifications by the Academic office. These emails contain the requirements for applying.
Occasionally, usually on short notice, we are asked to nominate a student for an award with very specific requirements; for example, a student must be a resident of a specific county in a given state.
If you meet the requirements, please respond quickly to increase your probability of receiving an award. This is another reason for checking your e-mail messages on a regular basis.
19. Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination
The Georgia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers offers Georgia Tech students
the opportunity to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination (previously known as the Engineering-In-Training (EIT)) before they graduate. The exam is given twice a year (October and
April). Students who are within two terms of graduation are encouraged to obtain an application from the MSE academic office (room 196 Love) and submit it prior to the deadlines (July and December).
You will need a recent picture to submit with the typed and notarized application. You will also need to obtain at least five personal references, three of whom must be registered professional engineers
. Faculty members who are professional engineers can be identified by the "P.E." following their names at the end of the Georgia Tech General Catalog. Because of their travel schedules it may be
necessary to leave your application with the Dean's secretary for a few days to get signatures from the Dean’s office personnel. Tech Professional Engineers will serve as a reference, even if they do
not know you personally, based on the fact that you are a Georgia Tech student.
In the past, a high percentage of our students have passed the FE exam, the first required step to
becoming a Registered Professional Engineer. You are most likely best prepared to pass the FE exam, without putting in a lot of time studying for it, just before you graduate from Tech.
20. Foreign Language
The School of Materials Science and Engineering does not require its undergraduates to take any
foreign language courses. However, in this age of the international market place, students with foreign language capabilities have a definite competitive advantage in the job market. By taking
foreign language courses you can also satisfy some of your humanities courses.
21. Change of Major
Freshman who wish to change majors the first time must take a change of major form to the Dean
of Engineering Office, Room 301 Tech Tower (see Dr. Jane Weyant). If this is your second change of major request or you are not a freshman and you wish to transfer into, or out of, the School of
Materials Science and Engineering you must fill out a request for a change of major form. If you are transferring in, take the completed form to Dr. Carter, Room 351 in the Love Building and then to the
Director of Undergraduate Programs/Undergraduate Coordinator of your old school, or the Dean's Office in the case of UEC students.
The following Internal Transfer Policy applies to Tech students wishing to transfer into the Materials Science and Engineering program who are not exercising their first freshman transfer option.
Any student on Good Standing will be allowed to transfer into the BSMSE program. A student on academic probation will be allowed to transfer into the BSMSE program under the condition that
during his/her first opportunity as a materials student he/she repeats, and receives a grade of "C" or
better in, the most recent CHEM course taken that is required by the MSE curriculum if a grade of "D"
or "F" was obtained in the course. The same condition also applies to the most recently taken MATH, PHYS, and COE courses required by the MSE curriculum. A student wishing to transfer into the
BSMSE program under these circumstances will be required to sign a contract stating the terms of the transfer and will be dropped from the program if its terms are not met.
22. Maximum Schedule Load
The maximum number of credit hours for which and undergraduate student may register in fall or
spring semester, based on his or her academic standing, is as follows: Good 21 semester hours Warning 16 semester hours Probation 14 semester hours
The maximum number of credit hours for which an undergraduate student may register in a normal summer term, based on his or her academic standing, is as follows: Good 16 semester hours
Warning 14 semester hours Probation 12 semester hours
A graduate student may register for a maximum of 21 semester hours in fall or spring semester and
a maximum of 16 semester hours during the normal summer term.
Requests for schedule overloads must be recommended by the student's major school and
approved by the Institute Undergraduate Curriculum Committee or Graduate Committee, as appropriate.
23. Seminars
The School of Materials Science and Engineering offers frequent seminars through the Materials
Council Program and the general MSE Seminar series. Undergraduates should give serious consideration to attending any seminar that sounds interesting to them. Even if some of the material
is beyond your present comprehension, you will understand some of it, and begin picking up vocabulary so later seminars will be more understandable. Visit the MSE online calendar for a list of upcoming seminars.
24. Pre-Law and Pre-Med Programs
By selecting appropriate free electives, the Materials Science and Engineering program can be
adapted to meet pre-law and pre-med requirements. The Materials Engineering program can be further tailored for pre-med students by taking biomaterials courses during the senior year.
A materials-related pre-law program is an excellent background for students considering entry into business, contract, international or patent law. With the increased use of man-made materials in the
medical profession, Materials Engineering is an excellent choice for a pre-med background.
Most pre-med programs require one year of physics, two years of chemistry with labs and one year
of biology with labs. Biochemistry and microbiology courses are considered helpful but not required. Volunteer work (6-9 months minimum) in a hospital is also helpful in getting into most medical schools.
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25. Use of Undergraduate Research Courses (MSE 2699, MSE 4699) and Undergraduate Research Assistantship courses (MSE 2698 and MSE 4698)
Students performing research with MSE faculty for academic credit must register for either MSE 2699 (Undergraduate Research for freshmen and sophomores) or MSE 4699 (Undergraduate
Research for juniors and seniors). Students pay tuition for the course, as for any other course taken for academic credit. Students are not paid for their work.
A student in one of these courses is expected to work an average of three hours per week in the lab over a 15 week semester for each hour of academic credit received. Weekly expectations over an 11
week summer session are increased proportionately.
Students in Undergraduate Research courses must produce something to which a grade can be assigned such as a written report or presentation.
MSE students may apply up to three credit hours of Undergraduate Research (MSE 2699 or MSE 4699) towards a Technical Elective and up to three credit hours towards the Free Elective. Thus,
MSE students may apply up to six credit hours of Undergraduate Research towards graduation.
Students performing research with MSE faculty for pay are encouraged to register for either MSE
2698 (Undergraduate Research Assistantship for freshmen and sophomores) or MSE 4698 (Undergraduate Research for juniors and seniors). Students pay no tuition for these audit only
courses. Students may register for up to 12 hours of these courses in a single term. Registering for 12 hours of Undergraduate Research Assistantship will cost no tuition and will qualify you as a full
-time student. Some students may pursue this option in the summer if they find an advisor willing to pay them for, essentially, full-time work. These courses appear on the student's transcript providing
evidence of having performed research as an undergrauate.
If you are interested in taking one of these courses, perform the following steps:
- Find a faculty member who is willing to serve as your research advisor and identify an appropriate research project.
- Obtain approval form from Renita Washington (Room 296 Love Bldg.) Fill out the form completely. Any forms turned in incomplete will not be processed, causing the student to be
ineligible to register for the course.
- Obtain your research advisor's signature on the approval form.
- Obtain the signature of the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs, Dr. Carter (Room 351 Love Bldg.) on the form.
- Take the completed and signed form to Renita Washington and she will issue a permit
allowing you to register for the course. It is the student's responsibility to register for the class after the permit has been issued.
26. Travel
Any student leaving Georgia Tech campus on Official Georgia Tech business must complete a Travel Authority Request (TAR). The TAR must be completed, approved by your advisor, and
submitted to the MSE Finance Office prior to departure. This is required even if no cost is incurred by the traveler. If there are expenses to the traveler, failure to complete the TAR prior to departure could
result in the denial of reimbursement of the travel expenses. It is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of all travel requirement prior to traveling.
27. Checklist for Undergraduate Degree Petitions
- Have the Georgia Tech physical education requirement, i.e., HPS 1040 been met?
- Have the legislative requirement been satisfied, by taking one of the following courses: HIST 2111, 2122; POL 1101, INTA 1200?
- Have the free elective requirement (3 hours) been satisfied?
- Have the MSE elective and technical electives been satisfied?
- For MSE, has a minimum of 127 hours total, not including remedial courses (i.e., ENGL 0012), been completed?
- Have ENGL 1101 and 1102 been completed?
- Have 6 hours of humanities and 12 hours of social science, from the approved list in the General Catalog, been completed?
- Have both parts of the Regents' Testing Program (reading and essay) been passed?
- Are the number of pass/fail hours limited to the maximum permitted in the General Catalog
(9 hours for students who do all of their undergraduate work at Georgia Tech)?
- Have the MSE rules on pass/fail hours been followed? (See 10.C above)
- Have all the MSE courses been passed with at least a grade of "C" or better and/or have necessary re-examinations been passed?
- Have the minimum ROTC credits (4 hours of basic, 6 hours of advanced) toward the undergraduate degree been observed?
- Have the last 36 hours applied to the degree been taken in residence at Georgia Tech?
- Have all substitutions for required courses been shown on the degree petition?
- Have the Petition for Degree and the Degree Candidate Checklist (and course equivalency
form for students graduating with both quarter and semester hour credit) been completed and signed by Dr. Carter?
- Have the Exit Questionnaire and Exit Interview been completed and has the Petition for Degree been signed by Dr. Snyder?
- Have the diploma fee been paid at the Bursar’s Office?
- Have the Petition for Degree, and the Degree Candidate checklist and the course
equivalency form (if required) been turned in to the Registrar's Office by the deadline?
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