Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
This master of science degree program advances knowledge through post-baccalaureate coursework and optional project-based research. The program requires 30 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 or MMAE 597). 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. Registration and 80%-class session attendance--required for a passing grade--in the Seminar course MMAE 593 is required of all M.S. graduate students with thesis and Ph.D. students in each semester of full-time enrollment.
Before completion of the first semester of graduate study, full-time students should select an academic adviser. Graduate students pursuing the M.S. degree on a part-time basis should select an academic 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. For this program, course plans should be based on an interdisciplinary list of approved courses. When necessary, course substitution is possible upon approval by the graduate study committee. 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.
Admissions Requirements: GPA 3.0, TOEFL – according to university minimum standards and B.S. Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (Coursework Only Option)
| Minimum Credits Required | 30 |
| Maximum 400-Level Credit | 12 |
| Maximum 700-Level Credit | 6 |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | (18) | |
| Select a minimum of 18 credit hours from the Materials Science Courses below | 18 | |
| Elective Courses | (12) | |
| Select a minimum of 12 credit hours of 400-level and above MMAE courses 1 | 12 | |
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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 | 30 |
| Maximum 400-Level Credit | 12 |
| Maximum 700-Level Credit | 6 |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | (18) | |
| Select a minimum of 18 credit hours from the Materials Science Courses below | 18 | |
| Elective Courses | (4-6) | |
| Select 4-6 credit hours of 400-level and above MMAE courses 1 | 4-6 | |
| Thesis Research | (6-8) | |
| MMAE 591 | Research and Thesis M.S. | 6-8 |
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Students may include up to six credit hours of MMAE 594 Project for Master of Engineering Students.
Materials Science Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MMAE 463 | Structure and Properties of Materials II | 3 |
| MMAE 501 | Engineering Analysis I | 3 |
| MMAE 520 | Advanced Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MMAE 554 | Electrical, Magnetic and Optical Properties of Materials | 3 |
| MMAE 563 | Advanced Mechanical Metallurgy | 3 |
| MMAE 565 | Materials Laboratory | 3 |
| MMAE 569 | Advanced Physical Metallurgy | 3 |
| MMAE 578 | Fiber Composites | 3 |
| MMAE 579 | Advanced Materials Processing | 3 |
| MMAE 586 | Advanced Failure Analysis | 3 |
| MMAE 588 | Additive Manufacturing | 3 |
