Minor in Materials Science & Engineering
This minor is designed to provide undergraduate engineering and science majors in curricula other than MSE with the fundamentals of modern materials science and engineering. The Minor in Materials Science and Engineering provides instruction in basic principles and a concentration in areas of interest including ceramic, polymeric, metallic or microelectronic materials. The minor requires 11 hours of core MSE courses, 6 hours of MSE electives and cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in the minor courses.
Required courses for the MSE Minor
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSE 200 | Mechanical Properties of Structural Materials | 3 |
| or MSE 201 | Structure and Properties of Engineering Materials | 3 |
| MSE 210 | Materials Characterization Laboratory | 2 |
| MSE 330 | Crystal Chemistry and Phase Equilibria | 3 |
| MSE 321 | Phase Transformations and Diffusion | 3 |
| MSE xxx | Approved Electives* | 6 |
Approved Electives for the MSE Minor
| *Polymeric Materials | *Ceramic Materials | *Metallic Materials | *Microelectronic Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSE 425 (3) | MSE 435 (3) | MSE 431 (3) | MSE 331 (3) |
| MSE 455 (3) | MSE 445 (3) | MSE 440 (3) | MSE 460 (3) |
Procedure for Minoring in MSE
Visit the office of the Director of Undergraduate Programs in the MSE department to apply for the Minor and to prepare a plan of study. Admission to the Minor shall be governed by the same academic criteria used to transfer into the MSE curriculum. Students who have been denied admission to the MSE curriculum will also be denied admission to the MSE Minor. Successful completion of the Minor will be verified by the Director of Undergraduate Programs in the MSE department. Paperwork for certification can be obtained in the MSE Office for Undergraduate Programs and should be completed during the pre-registration period for the student's final semester at NC State.
Contact Person
Dr. C. M. Balik
Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs
3078C Engineering Building 1
Centennial Campus
919-515-2126