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17 courses with the subject MSE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

MSE 199Experimental Course1-4

Experimental course.

Subject: MSE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu

MSE 211Statics and Mechanics of Materials4

A study of rigid and deformable bodies in static equilibrium. Deformation of materials under load, including shafts under torsion and beams under flexion, is studied in detail.

Subject: MSE
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite: PHY 151 .

MSE 221Principles of Electrical Engineering4

A study of the basic principles and applications of electrical engineering. Topics covered include steady-state and transient analysis of networks, frequency response, op-amps, diodes, and transistors. A laboratory is included

Subject: MSE
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite: PHY 152 . Lab Included: LB

MSE 299Experimental Course1-4

Experimental course.

Subject: MSE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu

MSE 320Solid State Chemistry4

A detailed study of the chemistry of solid state materials. In particular, this course will reinforce the concepts of crystal lattices, packing in solids, and bonding in solids. The course will also introduce the concepts of synthesis and characterization of solid materials; the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of solids; defects and nonstoichiometry in solids; mesoporous, microporous, and nanostructured solids; and superconductivity. A research project involving the synthesis and characterization of solids materials will also be part of this course.

Subject: MSE
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite: CHE 180 and MSE 231 (with a C- or higher). Cross-Listed: CHE 320

MSE 360Polymer Chemistry4

Synthetic polymers can be found in nearly every facet of human life. The applications of organic polymers have extended from clothing to construction materials and from biomedical devices to drug delivery systems. As a result, nearly 50% of all chemists will work in polymer science in some capacity over their career. This course will educate students on multiple aspects of polymer chemistry from molecular structures to macromolecular properties to bulk applications. Focus of this course will be on nomenclature, procedures for polymer synthesis, and methods of polymer characterization. This course will also discuss polymer processing and current applications of polymeric materials. A weekly three-hour lab is included.

Subject: MSE
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite: CHE 262 or MSE 231 with a grade of C- or better. Cross-Listed: CHE 360

MSE 399Experimental Course1-4

Experimental course.

Subject: MSE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu

MSE 499Experimental Course1-4

Experimental course.

Subject: MSE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu

MSE 590Field Experience/Internship1-4

Subject: MSE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu

MSE 601Capstone I: Professional Preparation2

MSE 601 is designed to help students transition into professionals. This experience includes exploration of careers including graduate and professional schools, creating professional documents, conducting a pilot research project, and preparing a formal research proposal.

Subject: MSE
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite: MSE 321 and MSE 320 or MSE 360, both with a grade of C- or better. Offered fall semester.

MSE 602Capstone II: Senior Research2

Students in this course will complete an independent project that integrates previously learned techniques in materials research. After conducting the project and completing data collection and analysis, the term ends with the preparation of the senior thesis.

Subject: MSE
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite: MSE 601 with a grade of C- or better. Offered spring semester.

MSE 611Engineering Field Experience12

A supervised semester-long professional engineering experience with one of Westminster College’s cooperating regional partners, usually taken in the Spring semester of the Junior or Senior year. Arrangements are made through the Professional Development Center. This course satisfies the Senior Capstone requirement of the Westminster Plan.

Subject: MSE
Credits (min): 12
Credits (max): 12
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Engineering Physics major status

MSE 620Independent Study1-4

Subject: MSE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu

MSE 660Honors Research1-4

Subject: MSE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.

MSE 670Honors Research1-4

Subject: MSE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.

MSE 680Honors Research1-4

Subject: MSE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.

MSE 690Honors Research1-4

Subject: MSE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Semester Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Westminster College Catalog
Source: catalog.westminster.edu
Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.

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