MSE Program Learning Outcomes

Molecular Science and Engineering

Ph.D. Program Learning Outcomes


Program 1.1: Research oriented project (3-year program)

Learning outcome 1 (specific)

Critically evaluate current literature, and acquire new knowledge by continuous learning in the field of Materials Science and Engineering related to Electronics and Photonics or Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage or Smart and Sustainable Materials

Learning outcome 2 (specific)

Design and conduct original scientific experiments addressing autonomously identified gaps of knowledge in the field of Materials Science and Engineering related to Electronics and Photonics or Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage or Smart and Sustainable Materials

Learning outcome 3 (specific)

Create independently and ethically new knowledge addressing global challenges and pushing the boundary of current knowledge in the field of Materials Science and Engineering related to Electronics and Photonics or Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage or Smart and Sustainable Materials

Learning outcome 4 (specific)

Appraise technological and societal impacts of their research

Learning outcome 5 (generic)

Justify effectively and ethically scientific results to international an academic and industrial audiences through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations

Learning outcome 6 (generic)

Develop scientific leadership, project management and teamwork skills


Program 1.2: Research oriented project (5-year program)

Learning outcome 1 (specific)

Critically evaluate current literature, and acquire new knowledge by continuous learning in the field of Materials Science and Engineering related to Electronics and Photonics or Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage or Smart and Sustainable Materials

Learning outcome 2 (specific)

Design and conduct original scientific experiments addressing autonomously identified gaps of knowledge in the field of Materials Science and Engineering related to Electronics and Photonics or Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage or Smart and Sustainable Materials

Learning outcome 3 (specific)

Create independently and ethically new knowledge addressing global challenges and pushing the boundary of current knowledge in the field of Materials Science and Engineering related to Electronics and Photonics or Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage or Smart and Sustainable Materials

Learning outcome 4 (specific)

Appraise technological and societal impacts of their research

Learning outcome 5 (generic)

Justify effectively and ethically scientific results to international an academic and industrial audiences through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations

Learning outcome 6 (generic)

Develop scientific leadership, project management and teamwork skills


Program 2.1: Research and coursework (3-year program)

Learning outcome 1 (specific)

Critically appraise key paradigms, and acquire new knowledge by continuous learning in the field of Materials Science and Engineering 

Learning outcome 2 (specific)

Design and conduct scientific experiments and projects according to scientific methodology yielding valid results in the field of Materials Science and Engineering related to Electronics and Photonics or Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage or Smart and Sustainable Materials

Learning outcome 3 (specific)

Create independently and ethically new knowledge addressing global challenges in the field of Materials Science and Engineering related to Electronics and Photonics or Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage or Smart and Sustainable Materials

Learning outcome 4 (specific)

Appraise technological and societal impacts of their research

Learning outcome 5 (generic)

Justify effectively and ethically scientific results to international academic and industrial audiences through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations

Learning outcome 6 (generic)

Develop scientific leadership, project management and teamwork skills


Program 2.2: Research and coursework (5-year program)

Learning outcome 1 (specific)

Critically appraise key paradigms, and acquire new knowledge by continuous learning in the field of Materials Science and Engineering 

Learning outcome 2 (specific)

Design and conduct scientific experiments and projects according to scientific methodology yielding valid results in the field of Materials Science and Engineering related to Electronics and Photonics or Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage or Smart and Sustainable Materials

Learning outcome 3 (specific)

Create independently and ethically new knowledge addressing global challenges in the field of Materials Science and Engineering related to Electronics and Photonics or Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage or Smart and Sustainable Materials

Learning outcome 4 (specific)

Appraise technological and societal impacts of their research

Learning outcome 5 (generic)

effectively and ethically scientific results to international academic and industrial audiences through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations

Learning outcome 6 (generic)

Develop scientific leadership, project management and teamwork skills


M.Eng. Program Learning Outcomes


Program A1 : Research oriented project (2-year program)

Learning outcome 1 (specific)

Analyze fundamental relationships between materials structure, phase transformations, and multi-scale properties in materials for electronics and photonics, carbon capture, utilization and storage, or smart and sustainable materials

Learning outcome 2 (specific)

Critically evaluate appropriate materials characterization methods to gain information about materials structure and properties

Learning outcome 3 (specific)

Design processing workflows to obtain specific materials meeting requirements of feasibility, ethics, manufacturability and safety

Learning outcome 4 (specific)

Execute safely and ethically advanced experimental procedures to synthesize, process, and characterize materials

Learning outcome 5 (generic)

Disseminate effective and ethical communication of written and oral scientific results to specialized peers

Learning outcome 6 (generic)

Demonstrate effective project management and teamwork skills, demonstrating ethical research management and project milestone execution


Program A2 : Research and coursework (2-year program)

Learning outcome 1 (specific)

Analyze fundamental relationships between material structure, processing and properties to solve real-world issues related to material selection or performance

Learning outcome 2 (specific)

Evaluate appropriate materials characterization methods to gain information about materials structure and properties

Learning outcome 3 (specific)

Design processing workflows to obtain specific materials meeting requirements of feasibility, ethics, manufacturability and safety

Learning outcome 4 (specific)

Execute safely and ethically standard and advanced laboratory techniques to synthesize, process, and characterize materials 

Learning outcome 5 (generic)

Generate effective, professional, and ethical communication of materials science and engineering data to stakeholders

Learning outcome 6 (generic)

Demonstrate effective project management and teamwork skills