Materials Science Major

Description: A program that focuses on the general application of mathematical and scientific principles to the analysis and evaluation of the characteristics and behavior of solids, including internal structure, chemical properties, transport and energy flow properties, thermodynamics of solids, stress and failure factors, chemical transformation states and processes, compound materials, and research on industrial applications of specific materials. Is Materials Science the right major for you?
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Materials Science Major

What Courses Do Materials Science Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Materials Science majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Thermodynamics

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