Curriculum Overview
Thesis Option Plan A
Required Core 15 units
- MatE 205 Advanced Mechanical Behavior of Solids - 3 Units
- ChE 200 Research Methods - 3 Units
- MatE 215 Solid State Materials Engineering - 3 Units
- MatE 241 Advanced Methods of Materials Characterization - 3 Units
- MatE 251 Advanced Solid State Thermodynamics - 3 Units
Electives
- 9 Units Approved Technical Electives
Thesis
- MatE 280/280I Graduate Research - 2 Units
- MatE 281 MS Thesis/Project Preparation Seminar - 3 Units
- MatE 299 (or 299I) Master's Thesis - 1 Units
Total: 30 Units
Project Option Plan B
Required Core 15 units
- MatE 205 Advanced Mechanical Behavior of Solids - 3 Units
- ChE 200 Research Methods - 3 Units
- MatE 215 Solid State Materials Engineering - 3 Units
- MatE 241 Advanced Methods of Materials Characterization - 3 Units
- MatE 251 Advanced Solid State Thermodynamics - 3 Units
Electives
- 9 Units Approved Technical Electives
Project
- MatE 280/280I Graduate Research - 2 Units
- MatE 281 MS Thesis/Project Preparation Seminar - 3 Units
- MatE 298 (or 298I) MS Research/Project - 1 Units
Total: 30 Units
Other Requirements
- Satisfy the CSU Graduate Writing Requirement
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a C or better on all courses that count towards the MS degree (are listed on the Candidacy form [pdf])
- Pass MS Thesis or Project Defense
- Students without a BS MatE must take or show equivalencies for: 1 Semester General Chemistry; 1 Semester of Organic Chemistry; 2 Semester Physics; 1 Semester Calculus; 1 Semester Differential Equations; and MatE 115, 152, and 195. This assumes a closely related science or engineering BS degree.
- Students who are admitted in conditional standing must satisfy the conditions (such as transition courses or required GPA) and submit a Change of Classification form [pdf].
