The department will train the future industrial and academic leaders in ceramic engineering and metallurgical engineering by providing a comprehensive, forward-looking and broad-based curriculum, which emphasizes fundamental principles, practical applications, oral and written communication skills, and professional practice and ethics.The department is distinguished by a nationally recognized graduate program that emphasizes research of significance to the State of Missouri and the nation while providing a stimulating educational environment.

The specific objectives of the ceramic engineering and metallurgical engineering programs are to:

• Provide a comprehensive, modern material engineering curriculum that emphasizes the application of fundamental knowledge and design principles to solve practical problems;
• Maintain modern facilities for safe, hands-on laboratory exercises;
• Develop oral, written, and electronic communication skills in all students;
• Coordinate leadership and team-building exercises that are needed for success in industrial, research, or academic careers;
• Supplement formal academic training with co-op, summer intern, and department research experience to enhance student preparation for graduate school or careers in industry, research, or academics;
• Promote a dynamic and interactive learning environment in the classrooms and laboratories and enhance student-faculty communications through extra-curricular activities.

Ceramic Program Outcomes

a)     Ability to apply mathematical, science and engineering principles to ceramic systems
b)     An ability to utilize experimental, statistical and computational methods to solve ceramic problems
c)     Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
d)     Ability to function of diverse teams
e)     Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
f)      Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g)     Ability to communicate effectively
h)     The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
i)      Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
j)      Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
k)     Integrated understanding of scientific and engineering principles of ceramic structure
l)      Integrated understanding of scientific and engineering principles of ceramic properties
m)    Integrated understanding of scientific and engineering principles of ceramic processing
n)     Integrated understanding of scientific and engineering principles of ceramic performance
o)     Ability to apply and integrate knowledge for k)-n) to ceramic selection and process design

Metallurgical Program Outcomes

a)     Ability to apply mathematical, science and engineering principles to metallurgical systems
b)     An ability to utilize experimental, statistical and computational methods to solve metallurgical problems
c)     Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
d)     Ability to function of diverse teams
e)     Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
f)      Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g)     Ability to communicate effectively
h)     The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
i)      Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
j)      Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
k)     Integrated understanding of scientific and engineering principles of metals structure
l)      Integrated understanding of scientific and engineering principles of metals properties
m)    Integrated understanding of scientific and engineering principles of metals processing
n)     Integrated understanding of scientific and engineering principles of metals performance
o)     Ability to apply and integrate knowledge for k)-n) to metals selection and process design