James Madison University James Madison University 24 courses
Minor in Materials Science is a Minor program at James Madison University across 24 courses.
Introductory Course: 3 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATS 375 or PHYS 375 | An Introduction to Materials Science or An Introduction to Materials Science | 3 |
Lecture/Laboratory Course: 3 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 381 | Materials Characterization (Lecture/Lab) | 3 |
| ISAT 432 | Materials Selection in Product Design | 3 |
Material Science Electives: 9 Credit Hours
Special topics in materials science registered under
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 480 | Selected Topics in Chemistry | 1-4 |
| GEOL 398 | Topics in Geology | 1-4 |
| ISAT 480 | Topics in Integrated Science and Technology | 1-4 |
| MATS 498R | Undergraduate Materials Science Research | 1-3 |
| PHYS 497 | Topics in Physics | 1-4 |
Research in Materials Science: 3 Credit Hours
Register for Research in Materials Science under one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 497 | Undergraduate Chemical Research | 1-3 |
| GEOL 497 | Problems in Geology | 1-3 |
| ISAT 491 | Senior Capstone Project I | 1 |
| PHYS 498R | Undergraduate Research in Physics or Astronomy | 1-4 |
| MATS 498R | Undergraduate Materials Science Research | 1-3 |
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