Laser-Materials Processing

Post-Baccalaureate Credit Certificate Program

Judith A. Todd
212 Earth & Engineering Sciences Building
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-0771
Fax: 814-865-9974
E-mail: jtodd@psu.edu

The purpose of this program is to prepare engineers to integrate laser-materials processing into the concurrent design and manufacture of multi-scale components and systems of the future. Its objective is to offer a multidisciplinary curriculum drawing upon the strengths of several engineering departments and the Applied Research Laboratory. To be awarded the Certificate in Laser-Materials Processing, students must successfully complete 12 credits of graduate course work including E SC 540, E SC 541, and two of the following courses: E SC 542, E SC 543, or E SC 544.

Admission Requirements

The successful applicant will possess a baccalaureate degree in engineering, the sciences, or medicine from Penn State or another accredited institution and is generally expected to have a minimum GPA of 3.0. International students must satisfy the Graduate School's English language requirement. Professional experience will be taken into consideration for admission. Exceptions to the minimum 3.00 grade-point average may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests.

GRE scores are not required for nondegree graduate students. Individuals who wish to apply to the graduate degree program in Engineering Science & Mechanics must submit an application for admission, along with all of the required supporting documentation, including GRE scores.

PRESCRIBED COURSES

ENGINEERING SCIENCE (E SC)
540. Laser Optics Fundamentals (3)
541. Laser-Materials Interactions (3)
542. Laser Integrated Manufacturing (3)
543. Laser Microprocessing (3)
544. Laser Laboratory (3)

To be awarded the Certificate in Laser-Materials Processing, students must successfully complete E SC 540, E SC 541, and two of the following courses: E SC 542, E SC 543, or E SC 544.

ENGINEERING SCIENCE (E SC) course list

Effective Date: Spring Semester 2006
Expiration Date: Fall Semester 2010

The University reserves the right to change the requirements and regulations listed here and to determine whether a student has satisfactorily met its requirements for admission or graduation, and to reject any applicant for any reason the University determines to be material to the applicant's qualifications to pursue higher education. Nothing in this material should be considered a guarantee that completion of a program and graduation from the University will result in employment.

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Last Revised by the Department: Summer Session 2006

Blue Sheet Item #: 34-05-144

Review Date: 2/28/06