Materials Science Minor

Minor Requirements

The minor in materials science includes four major components:

• Choice of an entry-level introductory course in materials science.
• Lecture or laboratory course that emphasizes more specialized areas in materials science.
• Materials science electives that can include all specialized courses.
• Research or an additional materials science lecture or laboratory experience.

Courses for the minor are offered through the departments of chemistry, geology and environmental studies, integrated science and technology, mathematics, and physics.

Concentration Requirements

The concentration in materials science consists of 12 credits hours of course work approved by the student’s adviser and by the director of the center. Appropriate courses may be chosen from materials science offerings in the areas of chemistry, geology and environmental studies, integrated science and technology, mathematics, and physics. This concentration must be pursued in conjunction with a designated major in chemistry, geology and environmental studies, integrated science and technology, biology, mathematics, and physics.

Research in Materials Science

Register for Research in Materials Science under one of the following:

• CHEM 497. Undergraduate Research (in materials science, 2-4 credits)
• GEOL 497. Problems in Geology  (in materials science, 1-3 credits)
• ISAT 491 , ISAT 492 , ISAT 493  Thesis (in materials science, 6 credits)
• PHYS 498R. Undergraduate Research in Physics or Astronomy  (in materials science, 2-4 credits)
• MATS 498R. Undergraduate Materials Science Research  (1-3 credits, repeatable to 6 credits)
• Materials Science Elective Courses