Program Outcomes

METU Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department aims its graduates to acquire the following knowledge, skills, and behaviors.
General Outcomes:

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering;
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
3. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs;
4. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
5. An ability to identify, to formulate, and solve engineering problems;
6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
7. An ability to communicate effectively;
8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in global and societal context;
9. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
10. Knowledge of contemporary issues;
11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice;

Department Specific Outcomes:

1. A knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems;
2. An ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four major elements of the field to solve materials and/or process selection and design problems.