Undergraduate core courses
The list below includes materials science and engineering courses.
| Course | Course Name | Location | Units | Semester Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-100 | Engineering the Materials of the Future (Introduction to Materials) | Pittsburgh | 12 | Spring |
| 27-201 | The Structure of Materials | Pittsburgh | 9 | Fall |
| 27-202 | Defects in Materials | Pittsburgh | 9 | Spring |
| 27-210 | Materials Engineering Essentials | Pittsburgh | 6 | Fall |
| 27-215 | Thermodynamics of Materials | Pittsburgh | 12 | Fall |
| 27-216 | Transport in Materials | Pittsburgh | 9 | Spring |
| 27-217 | Phase Relations and Diagrams | Pittsburgh | 12 | Spring |
| 27-301 | Microstructure and Properties I | Pittsburgh | 9 | Fall |
| 27-305 | Introduction to Materials Characterization | Pittsburgh | 6 | Spring |
| 27-367 | Selection and Performance of Materials | Pittsburgh | 6 | Spring |
| 27-401 | Capstone I | Pittsburgh | 6 | Fall |
| 27-402 | Capstone II | Pittsburgh | 6 | Spring |
Masters level core courses
Master’s students must take the following core courses, as well as the graduate seminar after their first semester.
Visit specific degree program pages for additional requirements.
| Course | Course Name | Location | Units | Semester Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-676 | Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering | Pittsburgh | 12 | Fall |
| 27-676 | Research Skills and Professional Development MS | Pittsburgh | 1 | Fall |
| 27-774 | Seminar series | Pittsburgh | 0 | Fall, Spring |
Doctoral level core courses
Doctoral students must take all three of the following courses, as well as the graduate seminar.
| Course | Course Name | Location | Units | Semester Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-766 | Defects and Diffusion in Materials | Pittsburgh | 12 | Fall |
| 27-796 | Structure and Characterization of Materials | Pittsburgh | 12 | Fall |
| 27-798 | Thermodynamics of Materials | Pittsburgh | 12 | Fall |
| 27-774 | Seminar series | Pittsburgh | 0 | Fall, Spring |