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DEPARTMENT OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering

The curriculum for undergraduate program in Materials Science & Engineering leading to the award of Bachelor of Science degree is well-balanced to cater the expectations of the Pakistani Industry as well as the requirements of post-graduate education of the universities world over.

The program is in compliance with the criteria set forth by Higher Education Commission & Pakistan Engineering Council and the graduates qualify for job opportunities in the countries which are signatory of Washington Accord.

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Knowledge Area Pre-requisite Courses (if any)
Semester-1
111101 Introduction to Engineering Materials 3-0 Engineering Foundation
123201 Calculus 3-0 Natural Sciences
108415 Introduction to Information Technology 2-0 Computing
108418 Introduction to Information Technology Lab 0-1 Computing
100301 English Composition 3-0 Humanities
117419 Physics of Materials 3-0 Natural Sciences
100229 Health, Safety and Environment 1-0 Natural Sciences
117101 Introduction to Space Science 1-0 Natural Sciences
16-1
Semester-2
311145 Extraction of Materials 2-0 Major base core breadth
223203 Differential Equations 3-0 Natural Sciences Calculus
108433 Programming Language 2-0 Computing Introduction to Information Technology
108404 Programming Language Lab 0-1 Computing
111501 Industrial Chemistry 3-0 Natural Sciences
100101 Religious Studies 2-0 Humanities
115203 Computer Aided Drafting 0-2 Computing Introduction to Information Technology
100102 Pakistan Studies 2-0 Humanities
211167 Introduction to Aerospace Materials 2-0 Engineering Foundation
16-3
Semester-3
214335 Materials Thermodynamics 3-0 Engineering Foundation Industrial Chemistry
108101 Circuits and Electronics 3-0 Interdisciplinary Engineering Breadth
123401 Probability Method in Engineering 2-0 Natural Sciences Calculus
214203 Mechanics of Materials 3-0 Engineering Foundation
214239 Mechanics of Materials Lab 0-1 Engineering Foundation
211109 Crystal Structure and Analysis 3-0 Major Base Core Breadth Introduction to Engineering Materials
114501 Work Shop Practice 0-2 Engineering Foundation
14-3
Semester-4
200302 Communication Skills 3-0 Humanities English Composition
211201 Metals and Alloys 3-0 Major Base Core Breadth
211202 Metals and Alloys Lab 0-1 Major Base Core Breadth
123202 Engineering Mathematics 3-0 Humanities Calculus
311408 Ceramics 3-0 Engineering Foundation Intro to Engg. Materials
211409 Ceramics Lab 0-1 Engineering Foundation Intro to Engg. Materials
211302 Polymers 3-0 Engineering Foundation Intro to Engg. Materials
211303 Polymers Lab 0-1 Engineering Foundation Intro to Engg. Materials
15-3
Semester-5
311106 Inspection and Testing of Materials 3-0 Engineering Foundation Introduction to Engineering Materials
311107 Inspection and Testing of Materials Lab 0-1 Engineering Foundation Introduction to Engineering Materials
211307 Composite Materials 3-0 Major Base Core Breadth Introduction to Engineering Materials
211308 Composite Materials lab 0-1 Major Base Core Breadth Introduction to Engineering Materials
411110 Nano Materials 3-0 Major Base Core Depth Introduction to Engineering Materials
323301 Numerical Analysis 3-0 Engineering Foundation Calculus , Differential Equations
311203 Heat Treatment and Phase Transformations 3-0 Major Base Core Breadth Metals and Alloys
311204 Heat Treatment and Phase Transformations Lab 0-1 Major Base Core Breadth Metals and Alloys
15-3
Semester-6
311205 Manufacturing and Casting Technologies 3-0 Major Base Core Breadth Materials Thermodynamics
311206 Manufacturing and Casting Technologies Lab 0-1 Major Base Core Breadth Materials Thermodynamics
311208 Welding and Joining Processes 3-0 Major Based Core Depth
311209 Welding and Joining Processes Lab 0-1 Major Based Core Depth Inspection & Testing of Materials Lab
411113 Materials Characterization Techniques 3-0 Major Base Core Breadth
311131 Corrosion and Materials Protection 3-0 Major Based Core Depth
300303 Technical Writing 3-0
15-2
Semester-7
400412 Business and Entrepreneurship 2-0 Management Sciences
311108 Surface Engineering 3-0 Major Base Core Breadth
499901 Project design-I 3-0 Project
Engineering Elective-I 3-0 Major Based Core Depth
400401 Engineering Management 3-0 Management Sciences
Humanities Elective I 3-0 Humanities
17-0
Semester-8
411171 Computational Tools in Materials Lab 0-2 Interdisciplinary Engineering Breadth Programming Languages
Engineering Elective-II 3-0 Major Based Core Depth
499902 Project design-II 3-0 Project
400225 Professional Practice 2-0 Management Sciences
Humanities Elective II 3-0 Humanities
11-2
TOTAL 118-18 136
  1. Ceramics
  2. Metals
  3. Polymers and Composites
  1. Matric/ Equivalent Certificate (Science) with minimum 60% marks
  2. FSc Pre-Engineering/ ICS/ DAE/ Equivalent Certificate with minimum 60% overall marks
  3. Minimum 33% Obtained Marks in Entry Test acceptable for IST
Number of Seats 100