All students must meet the Requirements for Certificate of Graduate Study.
Overview
The Certificate of Graduate Study in Materials Science and Engineering aims to provide a unique and relevant learning program to prepare graduates to work in materials industries or pursue doctoral or postdoctoral studies in this important interdisciplinary field.
The field of materials science is critical to modern society and essential to the Nation’s economic well-being and security. It holds particular significance for Vermont and the neighboring regions due to its historical and ongoing relevance to local industries. Recent federal investments in several regional technology sectors directly connected to materials science are creating new opportunities for graduating students in fields including advanced materials, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, energy technology, quantum information science, and semiconductors and microelectronics.
The Certificate of Graduate Study in Materials Science and Engineering will certify that graduate students have received specific instruction and experiences in structure and bonding of materials, advanced materials characterization, and fundamental properties of materials. A range of preapproved elective courses allows students to tailor their program to emphasize fields of interest, including biomaterials, semiconductors, and engineering materials.
Specific Requirements
A notable feature of the CGS in Materials Science and Engineering program is its strong emphasis on experiential learning through laboratory components. The curriculum consists of three to four foundation courses, followed by one to two electives in areas of Physics, Chemistry, or Engineering related to materials science. 13 credits are required to earn the Certificate of Graduate Study in Materials Science and Engineering.
Minimum Degree Requirements
| Requirement Description | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| At least 7 credits from the following list: | ||
| ME 5120 | Adv Engineering Materials | 3 |
| PHYS 5625 | Structure&Bonding of Materials | 3 |
| or MATS 5625 | Structure&Bonding of Materials | |
| PHYS 5185 | Nano-analysis of Materials | 1 |
| or MATS 5185 | Nano-analysis of Materials | |
| CHEM 5610 | Gr Chemical Thermodynamics | 3 |
| or MATS 5610 | Gr Chemical Thermodynamics | |
| Preapproved electives (3 to 6 credits minimum) | ||
| Nanobiomaterials | ||
| Biothermodynamics | ||
or ME 5440 | Biothermodynamics | |
| Topics in Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Topics in Physical Chemistry | ||
| Computational Chemistry | ||
| Gr Semiconductor Materials/Dev | ||
or PHYS 5675 | Gr Semiconductor Materials/Dev | |
| Continuum Mechanics | ||
| Mechanical Behavior of Solids | ||
| Multiscale Modeling | ||
| Statistical Mechanics | ||
| Core and elective credits should total at least 13 credits | ||