(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering;

(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;

(c) Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs;

(d) An ability to identify, to formulate, and solve engineering problems;

(l) A knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems;

(e) An ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four major elements of the field to solve materials and/or process selection and design problems.