阿拉巴马大学

It is the objective of the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering undergraduate program to provide an educational experience that develops the fundamental scientific and technical engineering principles to prepare the student for the 21st century. Students receive an integrated learning experience, which includes classroom and laboratory courses that enhance their analytical, experimental, synthesis, and design skills for problem solving, that address their responsibilities to society and the environment. These experiences emphasize the growth of their teamwork, communicative, and leadership skills.

Program Objectives

The University of Alabama Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering has adopted the following objectives to ensure that our graduates are equipped to meet known and anticipated technical challenges in our profession. Graduates of the metallurgical and materials engineering program are expected within a few years of graduation to:

• Be successful in applying fundamental principles of metallurgical engineering to solve contemporary engineering problems.
• Communicate effectively in a wide variety of situations.
• Succeed in the global engineering professional community.

Student Educational Outcomes

The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at The University of Alabama will demonstrate that its graduates have:

• The ability to apply knowledge of math, science ,and engineering principles to metallurgical systems.
• The ability to design and conduct experiments.
• The ability to analyze and interpret data and to prepare professional-style engineering reports.
• The ability to design metallurgical systems, components, or processes to meet necessary specifications, and understand the fundamental principles of the structure, processing, properties, and performance of metallurgical systems.
• The ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• The ability to identify, formulate, and integrate the knowledge from each of the four elements of the field described in “d” to solve materials selection and design problems.
• The ability to communicate effectively through writing and speaking.
• A broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering in a global economic, environmental, and societal context.
• A recognition of the need to engage in lifelong learning.
• A knowledge of contemporary issues.
• The ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.

Career Opportunities:

Our graduates are employed in almost every engineering-related industry. Our recent graduates are employed in the aerospace, semiconductor chip, oil and petroleum, automotive, power, and metal casting industries. Our graduates are also employed in government labs.