Materials Science Option
This option is offered within the following major(s):
The Materials Science option is a Track-Two option in the BS degree in Chemistry 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 chemistry degree in four years while targeting a career in this field or preparing for graduate school in chemistry or related areas. This option includes four advanced laboratory courses and nine courses in, for example, engineering and materials science, including a choice of career supporting electives and an opportunity to explore minors in other areas. Undergraduate research is strongly encouraged.
Option Code: 522
The track-two core requirements are slightly modified for the Materials Science option:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required for Core | ||
| *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS and *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS and *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS | ||
| Option Requirements | ||
| CHE 444 | THIN FILM MATERIALS PROCESSING | 4 |
| CHE 445 | POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE | 4 |
| MATS 321 | INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS SCIENCE | 4 |
| MATS 322 | MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS | 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 Credits | 31-33 | |
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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)
Option Code: 522