Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
The master of science degree program advances knowledge through post-baccalaureate coursework. The program requires 32 credit hours. Students have the option of completing a thesis based on up to eight credit hours of research (MMAE 591) with the approval of a thesis adviser, or completing the program with courses, which may include up to six credit hours of projects (MMAE 594). In line with the department's approach to its graduate programs, a student has considerable flexibility, in consultation with their adviser, in formulating an M.S. program. All full-time thesis students are required to register for MMAE 593 MMAE Seminar in every semester and achieve an attendance of greater than 80%.
Before completion of the first semester of graduate study, full-time students should select a permanent adviser. Graduate students pursuing the M.S. degree on a part-time basis should select a permanent adviser before registering for their twelfth credit hour. The student, in consultation with the adviser, prepares a program of study that reflects individual needs and interests. The adviser as well as the department's graduate studies committee and the department chair must approve this program. Students with the thesis option are required to pass an oral comprehensive examination on their thesis and related topics. The examination committee consists of at least three appropriate faculty members who are nominated by the thesis adviser and appointed by the department's graduate studies committee.
Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (Coursework Only Option)
Minimum Credits Required | 32 |
Maximum 400-Level Credit | 12 |
Maximum 700-Level Credit | 6 |
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Required Courses | (18) | |
Select a minimum of 18 credit hours from the Materials Science Courses below | 18 | |
Elective Courses | (14) | |
Select a minimum of 14 credit hours of 400-level and above MMAE courses 1 | 14 |
1 | Students may include up to six credit hours of MMAE 594 Project for Master of Engineering Students. |
Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (Thesis Option)
Minimum Credits Required | 32 |
Maximum 400-Level Credit | 12 |
Maximum 700-Level Credit | 6 |
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Required Courses | (18) | |
Select a minimum of 18 credit hours from the Materials Science Courses below | 18 | |
Elective Courses | (6-8) | |
Select six to eight credit hours of 400-level and above MMAE courses 1 | 6-8 | |
Thesis Research | (6-8) | |
MMAE 591 | Research and Thesis M.S. | 6-8 |
1 | Students may include up to six credit hours of MMAE 594 Project for Master of Engineering Students. |
Materials Science Courses
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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MMAE 461 | Failure Analysis | 3 |
MMAE 470 | Intro to Polymer Science | 3 |
MMAE 472 | Advanced Aerospace Materials | 3 |
MMAE 501 | Engineering Analysis I | 3 |
MMAE 520 | Advanced Thermodynamics | 3 |
MMAE 533 | Fatigue & Fracture Mechanisms | 3 |
MMAE 554 | Elec,Mag, Optical Prop of Mtrl | 3 |
MMAE 561 | Solidification & Crystal Grwth | 3 |
MMAE 562 | Design Modern Alloys | 3 |
MMAE 563 | Advanced Mechanical Metallurgy | 3 |
MMAE 564 | Dislocations/Strengthening Mec | 3 |
MMAE 565 | Materials Laboratory | 3 |
MMAE 566 | Prblms High Tempte Materials | 3 |
MMAE 567 | Fracture Mechanisms | 3 |
MMAE 568 | Diffusion | 2 |
MMAE 569 | Advanced Physical Metallurgy | 3 |
MMAE 570 | Computational Methods in MSE | 3 |
MMAE 576 | Materials Process Selection | 3 |
MMAE 578 | Fiber Composites | 3 |
MMAE 579 | Advanced Materials Processing | 3 |