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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Materials Science Minor


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Dr. Brycelyn Boardman, Director

Phone: (540) 568-8811
Email: boardmbm@jmu.edu
Location: 901 Carrier Drive, MSC 4502
Website: http://csm.jmu.edu/materialsscience

Refer to the Materials Science Minor in Centers for Materials Science for more detailed information on this cross disciplinary program.

Credit by Examination 

The chemistry and biochemistry department offers credit by examination for CHEM 131 and 132. General Chemistry I-II. Students who want permission to take the examination must apply to the department head. Details regarding approval to take the examination and examination dates will be provided when the application is received. 

Teaching Licensure

Students interested in becoming teachers must meet specific curriculum requirements in their major as part of the undergraduate academic degree. Chemistry majors must also complete a course in biology and a course in geology.

In addition to the general education and academic major requirements, chemistry majors desiring secondary teacher licensure must be admitted to teacher education, complete the pre-professional program in secondary education at the undergraduate level and the graduate level Master of Arts in Teaching degree.

It is critical that students seeking licensure consult regularly with both their education adviser and their major adviser to support their progression through the programs. For a full description of the program in secondary teaching, refer to the Department of Middle, Secondary and Mathematics Education, in addition to the College of Education/Professional Education Unit section of the catalog.

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.

Courses


  • Materials Science Electives: 9 Credit Hours
  • Research or additional materials science laboratory course: 3 Credit Hours

Choose one of the following: 3 Credit Hours


Choose one of the following: 3 Credit Hours


Total: 18 Credit Hours


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.

Courses


  • Materials Science Electives: 6 Credit Hours
  • Research or additional materials science laboratory course: 3 Credit Hours

Choose one of the following: 3 Credit Hours


Total: 12 Credit Hours


Research in Materials Science


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

Courses


Special topics in materials science registered under:


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