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Program checklist · Minor

Materials Science

James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA

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Program
Award
Minor
Total credits (published)
18
Credits (computed from items)
36
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232423
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232423_e4aa100d
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Minor Requirements

0 items

    Introductory Course

    2 items
    1. MATS/PHYS/CHEM 375
      An Introduction to Materials Science
      Not resolved to a course
      or: ISAT 430 Materials and Manufacturing Processes
      3
    2. Subtotal
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Lecture/Laboratory Course

    2 items
    1. PHYS 381
      Materials Characterization (Lecture/Lab)
      or: ISAT 432 Materials Selection in Product Design
      3
    2. Subtotal
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Material Science Electives

    electives · 12 items
    1. Choose nine credit hours of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    2. GEOL 280
      4
    3. GEOL 300
      4
    4. ENGR 314
      3
    5. PHYS 337
      3
    6. PHYS 381
      3
    7. PHYS 380
      3
    8. CHEM 331
      3
    9. ISAT 432
      3
    10. CHEM 445
      3
    11. CHEM 485& 485L
      Science of the Smalland Science of the Small Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
    12. PHYS 485& 485L
      Science of the Smalland Science of the Small Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course

    Special Topics in Materials Science registered under:

    6 items
    1. CHEM 480
      Selected Topics in Chemistry
      As published: “Selected Topics in Chemistry (materials science)”
      1-4
    2. GEOL 398
      Topics in Geology
      As published: “Topics in Geology (materials science)”
      1-4
    3. ISAT 480
      Topics in Integrated Science and Technology
      As published: “Topics in Integrated Science and Technology (i.e., light metals)”
      1-4
    4. MATS 498
      1-3
    5. PHYS 497
      Topics in Physics
      As published: “Topics in Physics (materials science)”
      1-4
    6. Subtotal
      Not resolved to a course
      9

    Research in Materials Science

    7 items
    1. Register for Research in Materials Science under one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. CHEM 497
      Undergraduate Chemical Research
      As published: “Undergraduate Chemical Research (A, B, C) (in materials science, 2-4 credits)”
      1-3
    3. GEOL 497
      Work-Based Learning Experiences in Geology and Environmental Science
      As published: “Work-Based Learning Experiences in Geology and Environmental Science (in materials science, 1-3 credits)”
      1-3
    4. ISAT 491& ISAT 492& ISAT 493
      Senior Capstone Project Iand Senior Capstone Project IIand Senior Capstone Project III (in materials science, 6 credits)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. PHYS 498
      Undergraduate Research in Physics or Astronomy
      As published: “Undergraduate Research in Physics or Astronomy (in materials science, 2-4 credits)”
      1-4
    6. MATS 498
      Undergraduate Materials Science Research
      As published: “Undergraduate Materials Science Research (1-3 credits, repeatable to 6 credits)”
      1-3
    7. Subtotal
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    Source. James Madison University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.jmu.edu/programs/materials-science-minor/. Captured page pages/0443.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.