Materials Science Coordinator- Dr. Romulo Ochoa
The Materials Science specialization is an interdisciplinary program open to Chemistry and Physics majors who have a strong interest in exploring the mechanical, optical, thermal, and electrical properties of solid materials and their application. Students considering the Materials Science specialization should have a strong interest in both physics and chemistry. Students will be prepared to pursue careers or graduate study in physics, biophysics, or materials science. Students interested in the specialization should contact one of the following Physics faculty members by their sophomore year: Drs. Capece, Magee, McGee, or Ochoa.
Required courses:
- PHY 311 Analog and Digital Electronics or CHE 410 Instrumental Analysis
- PHY 345 Physics of Clouds and Climate
- PHY 436 Condensed Matter
- CHE 478 Special Topics in Condensed Matter
- One of the following: PHY 411 Optics and Wave Motion, PHY 422 Electricity and Magnetism II, PHY 425 Plasma Physics