Chem e vs material science engineering

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<p>My son is considering mse after 2 years of chem e.
The problem- he has not done well in his chem e classes- two d's and 2 c+.
He is not the partying kind, and completes all his assignments and aces quizzes. just finds exams challenging and these make up the bulk of the grades.</p>

<p>He is talking to others about the options of switching, but I wanted some advice as well from experienced people on cc.
Does mse require different skill sets from chem e when it comes to solving problems on exams and how are the two subjects really different from each other?</p>

<p>I would really appreciate some input</p>

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<p>Materials is more about the micro structure of materials, how it effects the properties of the material, and how you can manipulate it. Chemical is more about how to make/process stuff. There are some simulair classes like thermo dynamanics, while others are very different.</p>

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<p>boonsboro,
thanks for the response</p>

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<p>I never took Material Science courses. however I took courses with Mat Sci Engineer people (I’m ChemE), so I am sure they have to take some of the same courses.</p>

<p>What were the Ds in?</p>