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Electronic Materials specialization
The Electronic Materials specialization allows students to gain exposure to the unique electronic properties of materials. This field of study is critical to the development of new electronic devices ranging from computers to cellular phones. Students will also learn about such cutting-edge topics as fuel cells and their applications to automobiles and other industries.
Electronic Materials curriculum
Students in the Electronic Materials specialization will take the following courses:
Major courses:
MSE 614 Electrical, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Ceramics
MSE 673 ElectroCeramics, Thin Films, and Nano-Structuring
MSE 676 Processing of Electronic Materials
MSE 679 Electronic Materials Lab
Students will take an additional three MSE non-core 600 level or higher lecture courses.
Technical electives:
Physics 517 or ECE 300/309
Three courses totaling at least nine credit hours. These courses must meet the Technical Elective requirements.
Download the Specialization Options/Technical Elective guidelines (PDF, 154K)
Electronic Materials curriculum checklist
Download the Electronic Materials Engineering curriculum checklist (PDF, 88K) A listing which details all courses necessary to earn a Bachelor's degree with an Electronic Materials Engineering specialization.
Specialization Application form
Specialization Application forms are due before the start of the last quarter of the Junior year (i.e., typically by the end of Winter quarter of Junior year).
Download Specialization Application (PDF, 88K)
Please read through the Specialization Application, complete the form, and obtain the required faculty advisor signature. The student should then schedule an appointment with the MSE Undergraduate Advisor to review the application. Students may e-mail the MSE Undergraduate Advisor, phone 292-3145, or stop by 477 Watts Hall to set up this appointment.
Career paths:
Students who have completed the Electronic Materials specialization are well prepared for a variety of fields. Destinations of recent graduates have included MSE graduate programs across the country and such companies as Intel and General Electric.
