Materials Science Minor

Introductory Courses

• NANO-101 Explorations in Nanotechnology (3 cr.)
• NANO-110 Introduction to Vacuum Technology (2 cr.)
• ETECH-100 Impacts of Engineering (3 cr.)

Fundamentals

• CHEM-325 Chemistry of Polymers (4 cr.)
• CHEM-331 Quantitative Analysis (4 cr.)
• CHEM-341 Chemistry of Materials (4 cr.)
• ENGR-294 Mechanics of Materials (3 cr.)
• PHYS-313 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: A Modern Physics Approach (3 cr.)
• PKG-210 Packaging Materials: Paper, Wood, Adhesives, and Metal (3 cr.)
• PKG-220 Packaging Materials: Polymers and Glass (3 cr.)

Materials Analysis, Processing and Manufacturing

• CHEM-435 Instrumental Methods of Analysis (4 cr.)
• ETECH-252 Material Removal And Forming Processes (3 cr.)
• NANO-230 Characterization Methods of Nanomaterials (3 cr.)
• PLE-360 Testing and Analysis of Plastics (3 cr.)

Materials Engineering

• AEC-458 Structural Systems–Wood and Steel (3 cr.)
• AEC-459 Structural Systems-Concrete And Masonry (3 cr.)
• ENGR-315 Metallurgy (3 cr.)
• NANO-301 Nanostructures (3 cr.)

Advanced Materials Science

• CHEM-321 Physical Chemistry (4 cr.)
• NANO-401 Nanotechnology Applications (3 cr.)
• PHYS-427 Solid State and Condensed Matter Physics (3 cr.)

Note(s):

As background for the materials science minor, it is recommended that NANO 101  be selected as coursework for CISS or SRER of your general education requirements.