Requirements for a Minor in Materials Science

This curriculum is primarily intended as an option for students who major in biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, physics and technology. The basic prerequisites include one year of physics and chemistry, or permission from the instructor.

The program includes 20 semester hours of specialized coursework in materials. The capstone experience is a year-long research project in some aspect of materials science which includes active laboratory participation in conjunction with the student's major.

Outline of the Materials Science Minor



Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Survey of Materials Science I
MATS 401 (3CH)
Survey of Materials Science II
MATS 402 (3CH)
Non-Metallic Materials & Processing
MFG 329 (3CH)
Microscopy & Microstructure
BIOL 446 (4CH)
Metallic Materials & Processing
MFG 438 (3CH)
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Research-Development Laboratory
MATS 470 (2CH)
Research-Development Laboratory
MATS 470 (2CH)


Other Materials Science Courses

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