In addition to meeting the requirements of the university and of the College of Engineering, students must meet the requirements specified below.
Admission
The department welcomes applications from students who possess a bachelor's degree in a related engineering or science discipline. Students entering the program with a bachelor degree in a field other than Materials Science and Engineering may be required to complete additional collateral courses to fulfill deficiences in their academic background. Collateral course work does not count towards the requirements for the degree program.
Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Materials Science and Engineering
The student must complete a total of 30 credits for the degree under either Plan A (with thesis) or Plan B (without thesis) and meet the requirements specified below.
Requirements for Both Plan A and Plan B:
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Core Courses. All of the following courses (12 credits): |
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Thermodynamics of Solids |
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Advanced Rate Theory and Diffusion |
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Advanced Theory of Solids |
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Electron Microscopy in Materials Science |
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Advanced Spectroscopy and Diffraction Analysis of Materials |
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Complete the following course: |
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Seminar |
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Complete 6 credits of MSE 899 Master’s Thesis Research. |
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One course at the 400-level or above in mathematics or statistics as approved by the student’s academic advisor. |
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Submit a written thesis and oral presentation, administered by the student's advisory committee. |
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A minimum of 16 credits must be at the 800-level or above as approved by the student's academic advisor. |
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| Additional Requirements for Plan B |
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Complete the following course: |
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One course at the 400-level or above in mathematics or statistics as approved by the student's academic advisor. |
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At least 6 to 9 credits completed in a coordinated technical minor as approved by the student's academic advisor. |
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Additional elective credits as approved by the student's academic advisor. |
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A minimum of 18 credits at the 800-level or above as approved by the student's academic advisor. |
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Pass a final examination or evaluation. |
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