B.A. in Materials Science and Engineering

CURRICULUM and REQUIREMENTS Students majoring in materials science in Weinberg College choose from two tracks: general materials or soft materials. Requirements include foundation courses in mathematics and science and advanced electives. Curriculum for Major. Fall Quarter Freshmen should consider taking MatSci 190 Materials Science and Engineering Freshman Projects. This elective class introduces students to use of the scanning electron microscope and other modern apparatus, as well as the correlation of structure with other properties of materials through lecture and laboratories. Students conduct their own research projects using skills developed in class labs. CAREER PATHS Graduates of materials science go on to careers in industry or seek higher degrees in graduate or professional schools. They enter fields such as research and development, quality assurance, marketing, management, education, among others.