A MODEL FOR THE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN MATERIALS ENGINEERING

Although education in materials engineering is a part of the engineering education system, it needs an independent investigation in order to prevent some possible conflicts. This is due to the interdisciplinary nature of this field which has a close relationship with physics and chemistry, as well as techniques and other professions, some of which have a long history with environmental, managerial, and economical elements. The vastness of materials engineering, the expectations from its education, classification of fields of studies, degree programs, subjects and education methods, and instructor and student conditions have all been previously discussed and analyzed. Suggestions are generally made on an idealistic basis to have a meaningful transition from the present situation towards an ideal one. Finally, the establishment of a research core in the education of materials engineering with the cooperation of all relevant groups has been recommended.