Mechanical engineering/materials science and engineering majors learn to apply an understanding of the structure and properties of materials to the design of mechanical systems. Continuing advances in transportation, manufacturing, energy conversion and biomedical devices require the application of new materials. Specific objectives include integration of material selection, materials performance measurement and modeling and engineering design to develop novel mechanical systems.

Major Requirements

The unique interdisciplinary major in mechanical engineering/materials science and engineering allows students to take courses from both majors. Working together with students from the mechanical engineering and the materials science majors, you'll learn to collaborate effectively to solve complex engineering problems from different perspectives. See the mechanical engineering and materials science and engineering pages for additional information relevant to this major.

• Department Web Site
• Detailed Major Requirements
• Sample Schedule for this Major
• One Page Major
• General Catalog Supplement

Major Adviser

Name: J.A. Schaaf, Ph.D.
Contact: jaschaaf@ucdavis.edu, (530) 752-5548