About the Department

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The department offers the following undergraduate degree program:

  • BS in Material Science and Engineering

The Amharic translation of BS in Material Science and Engineering is የባችለር ድግሪ በ ማቴርያል ሳይንስ እና ምህንድስና

Program History

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Material Science and Engineering program was launched in 2013 at Jimma University, Ethiopia. It focuses on the principles and applications of materials in engineering, aiming to contribute to societal development through technological advancements and innovative fabrication techniques. Jimma University takes pride in being a pioneer in offering this program, aiming to produce skilled materials professionals who can enhance various fields and socioeconomic conditions. Ethiopia faces a shortage of technical professionals and experts, hindering its industrialization efforts. To address this challenge, the program aims to produce specialists in science and technology to meet the country’s needs. It is designed to cater to sectors such as energy, environment, metallurgy, ceramics, plastics, semiconductors, electronics, and the food industry. The program seeks to bridge the gap by providing a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing graduates to contribute to Ethiopia’s scientific and economic advancement.

Program Educational Objectives

The BS Material Science and Engineering program supports the mission of Jimma University (JU) as stated previously in the mission statement. The course selection and content remain current through continuous assessment by faculty, alums, Advisor Board (AB) members, and industry employers. To accomplish this mission, the program educational objectives (PEO) of the BS Material Science and Engineering program faculty, with advice from alums, AB members, and industry employers, are:

  • Alums will excel in their careers in industry, academia, and government.
  • Alums will engage in life-long and continuous learning, including advanced degrees.
  • Alums will have a major role in activities leading to the economic development of the local, national, and global communities.

Student Outcomes

By the time of graduation, the graduates of the BS Material Science & Engineering program will have:

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.