Materials Science and Technology Minor
Materials scientists study the connections between the fundamental constituents of a material (atoms, molecules, and their assemblies) and its physical properties. They use these relationships to deepen our understanding of natural materials and to invent new materials with desirable properties for modern technologies. A minor in Materials Science and Technology will give students the quantitative skills to describe and characterize the properties of materials, and connect these properties to their suitability for various applications. Since materials innovation is crucial for practically any technological realm—semiconductors, batteries, plastics, biotech, building materials, sports apparel, and more—a minor in Materials Science and Technology can be a valuable complement to a wide range of major fields.
Materials Science and Technology Minor Requirements
Courses used to fulfill the minor requirements must be taken for a letter grade of C- or better or a mark of Pass (P or P*).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry and Physics Foundation | ||
| CH 224H | Advanced General Chemistry I | 4 |
| or CH 221Z | General Chemistry I | |
| PHYS 251 | Foundations of Physics I 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 252 | Foundations of Physics I 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 253 | Foundations of Physics I 1 | 4 |
| Fundamentals of Materials Science | ||
| MSTC 231 | Fundamentals of Materials in Technology I | 4 |
| MSTC 232 | Fundamentals of Materials in Technology II | 4 |
| Upper-division statistical/quantum mechanics | ||
| Select one course from any of the following sequences: | 4 | |
| Foundations of Physics II | ||
| Physical Chemistry | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Advanced Materials Science and Technology electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
| Thermal Physics of Advanced Materials | ||
| Kinetics and Transport in Advanced Materials | ||
| Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Materials I | ||
| Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Materials II | ||
Other materials-related courses at 400 level or above from natural sciences, applied MS programs, or other technical fields may be chosen in consultation with the MSTC advisor to fulfill this requirement | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
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Students may petition to use courses from the PHYS 201/PHYS 202/PHYS 203 sequence to satisfy the Foundations of Physics requirement. However, students will need to satisfy calculus prerequisites in order to enroll in the upper-division courses for the minor.
Additional Requirements
The twelve upper-division credits must be completed in residence at the University of Oregon.