Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering 23 courses 48 total credits
Materials Science and Engineering Degree at Northwestern University, offered through the McCormick School of Engineering.
| 4 mathematics courses | credits |
| 3 engineering foundation courses | credits |
| 3 design, communications, and innovation courses | credits |
| 7 social sciences/humanities courses | credits |
| 5 unrestricted electives | credits |
| 6 technical elective courses in engineering, natural sciences (usually chemistry or physics), and mathematics chosen to fulfill an area of concentration | credits |
| Only 1 unit may be a graded, independent research course (e.g. 394 or 399). This unit may not replace any of the three 100% engineering topics courses. | credits |
| Examples of programs for concentrations in bioÂmaterials, design and manufacturing, electronic materials, metals and ceramics, nanomaterials, polymeric materials, surface science, and sustainable materials are described in a departmental manual for d | credits |
| Honors-eligible undergrads may take 400-level electives. Permission required. | credits |
Core Courses: 4 units of basic science:
CHEM 132-0 may also be replaced by CHEM 152-0, CHEM 171-0, CHEM 172-0.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYSICS 135-2 | General Physics | 1 |
| PHYSICS 135-3 | General Physics | 1 |
| CHEM 131-0 | Fundamentals of Chemistry I | 1 |
| CHEM 132-0 or CHEM 151-0 | Fundamentals of Chemistry II or General Chemistry I | 1 |
Major Program: 16 required courses:
Major Program
6 technical elective courses in engineering, natural sciences (usually chemistry or physics), and mathematics chosen to fulfill an area of concentration Three total units must be 100% engineering topics (the two MSE courses plus one more). Remaining units may be math, science, or engineering courses, approved by advisor.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT_SCI 394-0 | Honors Project in Materials Science | 1 |
| MAT_SCI 399-0 | Projects | 1 |
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