Study Plan for the Master of Materials Science and Technology (Download)
Curriculum Structure - Thesis Option
| Curriculum Component | Number of Courses | Total Number of Credit Hours |
|---|
| Required Courses in Major | 5+1 | 12+9 |
| Elective Courses in Major | 5 | 14 |
| Total | 11 | 35 |
Curriculum Structure – Non-Thesis Option
| Curriculum Component | Number of Courses | Total Number of Credit Hours |
|---|
| Required Courses in Major (including Applied Project) | 5+1 | 12+6 |
| Elective Courses in Major | 6 | 17 |
| Total | 12 | 35 |
BS graduates in disciplines other than Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical, Industrial and Chemical Engineering may have to complete one or more bridge courses before starting this program based on admission committee decision. Bridge courses are:
- MATS 500 Modern Physics
- MATS 501 Physical Chemistry
- MATS 502 Materials Science
These courses are not counted toward satisfying the 35 credit hours required by the program.
List of Required Courses in Major –Thesis Option
| Course ID | Course Title | Nb. Credit Hours | Nb. Contact Hours | Prerequisites | Co-Requisites |
|---|
| Theo. | Lab. |
|---|
MATS 511
Materials Principles and Characterization | 3 | 2 | 2 | None | None |
MATS 512
Thermodynamics, Phase diagrams and Kinetics of Materials | 3 | 3 | 0 | None | None |
MATS 513
Functional Properties of Materials | 3 | 3 | 0 | None | None |
MATS 514
Research methodology | 3 | 3 | | None | None |
MATS 580
Graduate Seminar | 0 | 1 | |
None | None |
MATS 599
Thesis | 9 | | | Program’s approval | None |
List of Required Courses in Major –Non-Thesis Option
| Course ID | Course Title | Nb. Credit Hours | Nb. Contact Hours | Prerequisites | Co-Requisites |
|---|
| Theo. | Lab. |
|---|
MATS 511
Material Principles and Characterization | 3 | 2 | 2 | None | None |
MATS 512
Thermodynamics, Phase diagrams and Kinetics of Materials | 3 | 3 | 0 | None | None |
MATS 513
Functional Properties of Materials | 3 | 3 | 0 | None | None |
MATS 514
Research methodology | 3 | 3 | 0 | None | None |
MATS 580
Graduate Seminar | 0 | 1 | | None | None |
MATS 598
Applied Materials Project | 6 | | | Program’s approval | None |
List of Elective Courses in Major
| Course ID | Course Title | Nb. Credit Hours | Nb. Contact Hours | Prerequisites | Co-Requisites |
|---|
| Theo. | Lab* |
|---|
MATS 520
Mechanics of Materials | 3 | 2 | 2 | MATS-511 | None |
MATS 525
Sustainable Materials | 3 | 3 | 0 | None | None |
MATS 530
Radiation Technology for Materials | 3 | 2 | 2 | None | None |
MATS 535
Physical Metallurgy | 3 | 3 | 0 | MATS-512 | None |
MATS 540
Advanced Materials and Composites | 3 | 2 | 1 | MATS-511 | None |
MATS 545
Polymers Science and Analysis | 3 | 3 | 0 | MATS-511 | None |
MATS 550
Polymer Processing | 3 | 3 | 0 | MATS 545 | None |
MATS 555
Metals and Minerals Processing | 3 | 3 | 0 | MATS 535 | None |
MATS 560
Materials Science Modelling | 3 | 3 | 0 | MATS-511 | |
MATS 565
Surface Science and Corrosion | 3 | 3 | 0 | MATS -511 | None |
MATS 570
Nanotechnology and Advanced Characterization Methods | 3 | 3 | 0 | MATS-511 | None |
MATS 590
Special Topics | 2 | 2 | 0 | Program’s approval | None |
*following QU regulations