冶金和材料工程系本科课程的目的是提供教育经验，以发展基本的科学和技术工程原理，为学生进入21世纪做好准备。学生将获得综合的学习经验，其中包括课堂和实验室课程，这些课程可增强他们解决问题的分析，实验，综合和设计技能，从而解决他们对社会和环境的责任。这些经验强调了他们的团队合作，沟通和领导能力的增长。
It is the objective of the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering undergraduate program to provide an educational experience that develops the fundamental scientific and technical engineering principles to prepare the student for the 21st century. Students receive an integrated learning experience, which includes classroom and laboratory courses that enhance their analytical, experimental, synthesis, and design skills for problem solving, that address their responsibilities to society and the environment. These experiences emphasize the growth of their teamwork, communicative, and leadership skills.<br>The University of Alabama Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering has adopted the following objectives to ensure that our graduates are equipped to meet known and anticipated technical challenges in our profession. Graduates of the metallurgical and materials engineering program are expected within a few years of graduation to: <br>Be successful in applying fundamental principles of metallurgical engineering to solve contemporary engineering problems. <br>Communicate effectively in a wide variety of situations. <br>Succeed in the global engineering professional community.