Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
The 4-year plan described on this page is one possible example of how our degree requirements can go together. The plan was designed to support flexibility, allowing students to choose the path that makes the most sense for their future plans. We strongly encourage you to meet with your MSE Advisor to select the elective options that best meet your goals. Content on this page is provided as a quick reference for planning. All official course descriptions and degree requirements are published on the Undergraduate Catalog site. Updated May 2026.
4-year plan
120 Total Credits
Year One
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 175 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 211, 211L | Physics I with Calculus and Lab (FN) | 5 |
| ENGL 101 | Introduction to College Writing (FW) | 3 |
| MSE 150 or CS 133: | Computing Requirement | 3 |
| Semester Total | 4 courses | 15 |
Year Two
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Year Three
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Year Four
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Notes
- Courses with an asterisk (*) indicate a recommended option for a selective elective course. Pre-approved options listed here:
- Engineering Fundamentals Elective: ENGR210, ENGR 220, CE 330, ENGR 240, ECE 210, ME 302, ME 330
- Statistics Elective: MATH 254, MATH 360, MATH 361
- Science Elective: CHEM 112&L, PHYS 212&L, BIOL 191, BIOL 227, CHEM 307, CHEM 309, CHEM 431, PHYS 309&L
- Project Based Engineering Elective: ENGR 380, MSE 479, MSE 493, Select VIP courses
- Computing Elective: Pick from MSE 150, CS 133, CE 284, CS 111, CS 117, CS 121, ME 271
- All students must complete at least 120 total credits, and 40 credits of upper division (300 and 400-level classes). The number of elective credits included in the major will vary depending on what other courses are taken.
- FOUNDATIONS COURSES. In addition to named specific courses ENGL 101, ENGR 102, UF 100, UF 200, students need to take one FC (foundations in oral communication), one FA, one FH, and two FS courses. FS courses must come from two different fields as stated in the University General Education Requirements
- GRADE POLICY: A C- or higher is required for all prerequisite courses & for all upper division courses in the student’s major. University Foundations requirements, including University Foundation(UF) and Foundations of the Discipline (FD) courses, require a grade of C- or higher in each course
- Contact Cindy Hardy (cindyhardy@boisestate.edu) or Sophie Stokes (sophiestokes@boisestate.edu) with questions.