JMU Center for Materials Science

To contact us:

Voice : (540) 568-2723

Fax : (540) 568-2955

Web: http://csm.jmu.edu/materialsscience

Minor in Materials Science

The minor in materials science includes four major components: (1) a choice of an entry-level introductory course in materials science, (2) a lecture/laboratory course that emphasizes more specialized areas in materials science, (3) materials science electives that can include all of the specialized courses, and (4) research or an additional materials science lecture/laboratory experience. Courses are offered through the departments of chemistry, geology and environmental studies, integrated science and technology, mathematics, and physics.

Required Courses

Foundations : Structure & Properties (3 credits)

MATS/ISAT 431 : Materials Science in Manufacturing
   OR
MATS/PHYS 275 : An Introduction to Materials Science
   OR
MATS/GEOL 395 : Geologic Perspectives in Materials Science

Foundations : Processing & Performance (3 credits)

MATS/ISAT 436 : Micro-/Nanofabrication and Applications
OR
ISAT/MATS 432 : Selection and Use of Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Processes
OR
MATS/PHYS 381 : Materials Characterization

Advanced Electives (9 credits)

Research or Additional Materials Laboratory Course (3 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 18

18 Credits

Students practicing to give oral presentations of their research at a conference.

Physics professor Brian Utter working in his lab with a physics major.