Second Major in Materials Science

Option for students in the College of Arts and Sciences

College students can apply for a second major in Materials Science. This will result in a single degree from the College with two majors (note that this option is only for students in the College, not Engineering students). The requirements are as follows:

  • CHEM 1012 General Chemistry for Engineers
  • MSE 2010 Thermo-Mechanical Analysis & Properties in Materials Science Lab
  • MSE 2020 Materials Lab II
  • MSE 2150 Introduction to Nanoscale Functional Materials
  • MSE 2200 Structural Materials
  • MSE 2210 (or PHYS 1250) Quantum Physics of Materials
  • MSE 2600 Energetics of Macro/Nanoscale Materials
  • MSE 3010 Materials Lab III
  • MSE 3300 Soft Materials
  • MSE 3600 Structure at the Nanoscale
  • MSE 3930 Materials Selection
  • MSE 4050 & 5050 Mechanical Properties of Macro/Nanoscale Materials
  • MSE 4600 Computational Materials Engineering
  • MSE 4400 Phase Transformations

To enroll, students must complete the Application for a Second Major for Non-SEAS Students.

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Contacts:

Dr. Eric Detsi
Associate Professor and Undergraduate Chair
detsi@seas.upenn.edu

Ms. Vicky Lee
Undergraduate Program Coordinator
LRSM, Room 201
Phone: 215-898-8337
vickylt@seas.upenn.edu

Office Hours with Professor Detsi:
Please contact Vicky Lee to schedule a meeting.