27-699 Professional Skills in Materials Science and Engineering

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course is intended for students in the masters program in Materials Science and Engineering. The course will expose students to important issues that materials scientists and engineers face when they enter the workforce. The course focuses on professional skills for materials scientists and engineers, covering communication skills, ethics and responsible conduct of research, and evaluating technical literature. The course will end with discussions on how materials science affects the global economy. Course activities will include inclass exercises and assignments based on case studies.

Prerequisites: none listed

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