When you enter the workforce, you'll find that many employers choose to hire engineers who understand all aspects of their field. The synergy between engineering design, manufacturing, performance and materials is
complex. But, if you have knowledge of materials, you will be able to take responsibility for the life performance of your designs. The new materials minor offered through the department of materials science and engineering can help you develop a better understanding of this complex interaction.

The Materials Minor

The materials minor is flexible and can be planned to meet the needs of your engineering discipline. The minor requires 9 hours of materials related courses with only two required courses: Mt Eng 121 - Metallurgy for Engineers (or Mt Eng 377 - Principles of Engineering Materials) and Mt Eng 221 - Principles of Materials, Processing (or Mech Eng 153 - Introduction to Manufacturing Processes). The remaining 15 hours can be from a combination of materials related courses approved by the materials minor adviser. A partial list of approved courses is provided on the right.

Materials Science and Engineering

The department of materials science and engineering evolved from the disciplines of metallurgical and ceramic engineering. Our curriculum now includes composites, biomaterials, photonic materials and nanophase materials. Our new department has 18 faculty members who are renowned experts in materials. And, five of our faculty received Outstanding Teaching Awards in Fall 2003.

Required Courses

Required Courses
Mt Eng 121 or Mt Eng 377 (3 hrs.)
Mt Eng 221 or Mech Eng 153 (3 hrs.)

Approved courses in metallurgical engineering
Additional hours may come from any 100, 200 or 300 level courses.

Approved courses in ceramic engineering
Additional hours may come from any 100, 200 or 300 level courses.

Approved courses in chemistry
Chem 381 - Chemistry and Inherent Properties of Polymers

Approved courses in aerospace engineering
Ae Eng 311 - Intro to Composite Materials and Structures
Ae Eng 329 - Smart Materials and Sensors
Ae Eng 336 - Fracture Mechanics
Ae Eng 344 - Fatigue Analysis

Approved courses in chemical engineering
Ch Eng 349 - Structures and Properties of Polymers
Ch Eng 381 - Corrosion and Its Prevention

Approved courses in electrical engineering
El Eng 329 - Smart Materials and Sensors

Approved courses in mechanical engineering
Mc Eng 329 - Smart Materials and Sensors
Mc Eng 336 - Fracture Mechanics
Mc Eng 338 - Fatigue Analysis

Let us design a materials minor that fits your curriculum and career goals. First, get an application for a minor from the Registrar's Office, then make an appointment with the materials minor adviser:

Professor Ron Kohser
220 McNutt Hall
341-4734
rkosher@mst.edu