Materials Science Option
This option is offered within the following major(s):
The Materials Science option is customized to include applied courses in a variety of materials areas to enhance career opportunities in, for example, electronics, polymers and biotechnology. Students can earn a BS degree in Chemistry in four years while targeting a career in this field or preparing for graduate school in chemistry or related areas.
The Materials Science option is designed for the Track-Two BS degree in Chemistry.
Option Code: 522
The track-two core requirements are slightly modified for the Materials Science option:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended/Required for Core | ||
| PH 211 & PH 212 & PH 213 | *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS and *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS and *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS (Required) | 12 |
| Required | ||
| CHE 444 | THIN FILM MATERIALS PROCESSING | 4 |
| CHE 445 | POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE | 4 |
| ENGR 321 | (Terminated 201901) | 4 |
| ENGR 322 | (Terminated 201901) | 3 |
| MTH 256 | APPLIED DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 4 |
| Select four courses from the following: | 12-14 | |
| RESEARCH | ||
| RESEARCH | ||
| ELECTRONIC MATERIALS AND DEVICES | ||
| STATICS | ||
| DYNAMICS | ||
| STRENGTH OF MATERIALS | ||
| THE SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND SOCIAL IMPACT OF NANOTECHNOLOGY | ||
| MECHANICS OF MATERIALS | ||
| Total Hours | 43-45 | |
| * | Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC) |
Option Code: 522