Undergraduate

Courses

1. Undergraduate Courses

Classification

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Semester

Mutual

Recognition (Y/N)

Remarks

Basic Course

MS.20011

Introduction to Materials

Science and Engineering

3:0:3

Spring, Fall

N

 

Mandatory

Major

courses

MS.20012

Thermodynamics of Materials

3:0:3

Spring

N

 

MS.20013

Crystallography and Diffraction

2:3:3

Fall

N

 

MS.20016

Electrical and Magnetic

Properties of Materials

3:0:3

Spring

N

 

MS.30011

Phase Transformation and

Microstructure Evolution

3:0:3

Fall

N

 

MS.30021

Advanced Materials Lab

1:6:3

Spring

N

 

MS.30060

Mechanical Behavior and Mechanics of Materials

3:0:3

Spring

N

 

Elective

Major

courses

MS.20014

Application of Thermodynamics to

Materials Science and

Engineering

3:0:3

Fall

N

 

MS.20015

Mechanical Behavior of

Materials

3:0:3

Fall

N

 

MS.20017

Organic material chemistry

3:0:3

Spring

N

 

MS.30010

Quantum Chemistry for

Materials Scientists

3:0:3

Spring

N

 

MS.30022

Advanced Materials Lab ⅡⅠ

1:6:3

Fall

N

 

MS.30031

Nanomaterials Science & Technology

3:0:3

Spring

N

 

MS.30033

Inorganic Materials

Chemistry

3:0:3

Fall

N

 

MS.30040

Polymer Materials

3:0:3

Fall

N

 

MS.30054

Electrochemistry for

Materials Science

3:0:3

Fall

N

 

MS.30071

Structure and Properties of

Engineering Alloys

3:0:3

Spring

N

 

MS.30081

Introduction to Solid State

Physics

3:0:3

Fall

N

 

MS.40012

Material Design and Manufacturing Process

2:3:3

Spring

Y

 

MS.40014

Materials Characterization

3:0:3

Fall

Y

 

MS.40015

Introduction to Semiconductor Devices

3:0:3

Spring

Y

 

MS.40021

Introduction to Ceramics

3:0:3

Spring

Y

 

MS.40024

Circuits and Electronics for Materials Engineering

3:0:3

Fall

Y

 

Classification

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Semester

Mutual

Recognition (Y/N)

Remarks

Elective

Major

courses

MS.40025

Introduction to Biomaterials

3:0:3

Spring

Y

 

MS.40031

Nano-Biomaterials

3:0:3

Fall

Y

 

MS.40035

Applied Mathematics for

Materials Science and

Engineering

3:0:3

Fall

Y

 

MS.40036

Electrodynamics and Its Applications for MSE

3:0:3

Spring

Y

 

MS.40041

Introduction to Display Materials

3:0:3

Fall

Y

 

MS.40042

Sensor Materials and Applications

3:0:3

Fall

Y

 

MS.40061

Advanced Materials Quantum Mechanics and Artificial Intelligence

3:0:3

Spring

Y

 

MS.40062

Advanced Materials Quantum Mechanics Application

3:0:3

Fall

Y

 

MS.40081

Semiconductor Processing

3:0:3

Fall

Y

 

MS.40082

Special Topics in Materials Science and Engineering

3:0:3

Spring, Fall

Y

 

Research

MS.91000

Research in Materials Science and Engineering

0:6:3

Spring, Fall

N

 

MS.91100

Individual Study

0:6:1

Spring, Fall

N

 

MS.93000

Seminar

1:0:1

Spring, Fall

N

 

 

 

2. Recognized Courses from Other Departments

Courses listed below are recognized toward graduation according to the department’s rules.

Refer to the department’s degree requirements for details.

 

Course Information

Departmental Recognition Category

Remarks

Offering Dept.

Course Type

Course No.

Course Title

Recognized Type

Recognized Credits

Not applicable -

 

 

3. Replacement Courses (Course Change, Abolition, or Renaming)

Department-Designated Substitute Courses (due to course changes within the department)

 

Before Change

After Change

Remarks

Course No.

Course Title

Course No.

Course Title

(Major Changes)

MS.20016

Introduction to Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Materials

MS.20016

Electrical and Magnetic

Properties of Materials)

Change in Course Title

MS.30010

Introduction to Quantum Chemistry

MS.30010

Quantum Chemistry for

Materials Scientists

Change in Course Title

MS.30054

Corrosion and Oxidation

MS.30054

Electrochemistry for

Materials Science

Change in Course Title

MS.30060

Mechanics of Materials

MS.30060

Mechanical Behavior and Mechanics of Materials

Change in Course Title

MS.40024

Understanding of Electronic Systems for Materials Engineers

MS.40024

Circuits and Electronics for Materials Engineering

Change in Course Title

 

 

4. Equivalent Courses from Other Departments

Courses from other departments designated as equivalent based on content similarity or overlap.

Duplicate recognition not permitted (Up to 6 credits may be double-counted under Article 15-2(1)(i) and (ii) of the Curriculum Operation Guidelines.)

Apply after consulting the department, if necessary.

 

Department Course

Equivalent Course (Other Dept.)

Remarks

Course No.

Course Title

Offering Dept.

Course No.

Course Title

Not applicable -

Course classification, course title, and mutual recognition of credits may differ according to the effective year of the requirements.

 

 

Descriptions of Courses

No.

Undergraduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

1

MS.20011

Introduction to Materials

Science and Engineering

3:0:3

This course covers atomic bonding, crystal structures, crystal defects, diffusion, phase diagrams and microstructures, mechanical and electromagnetic properties of metals, ceramics, semiconductors and polymers.

2

MS.20012

Thermodynamics of Materials

3:0:3

This course introduces the essential features of zeroth, first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics and their application to materials, statistical interpretation of entropy, and experimental techniques used to measure thermodynamic functions. Furthermore, this course deals with surface phenomena and considers their application not only to hydrostatic system, but also to magnetic, dielectric, piezoelectric and mechanical systems.

3

MS.20013

Crystallography and Diffraction

2:3:3

This course deals with chemical bonds, atomic packing as a consequence of bond type, crystal structures by atomic packing, lattice and symmetry in crystals, reciprocal lattice and Ewald sphere. Principles and applications of optical, X-ray, and electron diffraction to crystal structure characterization, laboratory for basic techniques of optical, X-ray, and electron diffraction are covered.

4

MS.20014

Application of Thermodynamics

to Materials Science and

Engineering

3:0:3

This subject aims to establish an in-depth understanding of the chemical phenomena occurring at the materials exposed to the high temperature, which provides a capability to design a new materials and an optimum high temperature material-process. Especially, the knowledge obtained in this course can help to predict the equilibrium phase and composition of materials at a given state.

 

No.

Undergraduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

5

MS.20015

Mechanical Behavior of

Materials

3:0:3

This course introduces to sophomores the concept of dislocations and to understand the role of dislocations on mechanical properties of materials. Topics include: application of principles of linear elastic fracture mechanics to brittle fracture and to fatigue crack propagation and reviews elasticity theory, elements of plasticity, and strengthening mechanisms.

6

MS.20016

Electrical and Magnetic

Properties of Materials

3:0:3

This course will offer the opportunities to understand the electrical and magnetic properties of various materials such as metals, semiconductors, and insulators, This purpose of this course is to understand electron’s behavior in solid, band structures of materials, general properties of semiconductors and their devices, and orcin of magnetic properties.

7

MS.20017

Organic material chemistry

3:0:3

The goal of this class is as follows.

(1) Learning basic organic chemistry for materials science and engineering.

(2) Exploring the organic materials and their functions

8

MS.30010

Quantum Chemistry for Materials Scientists

3:0:3

MS310 Quantum Chemistry for Materials Scientists
Understanding quantum chemistry is a necessity for materials scientists. This course covers wave-particle duality, the Schroedinger equation, the hydrogen model, molecular orbitals, symmetry of molecules, spectroscopy, and basic principle of characerization of solid materials.

 

No.

Undergraduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

9

MS.30011

Phase Transformation and Microstructure Evolution

3:0:3

The objective of this course is to provide juniors in MS&E with the concepts and models which are required to understand the formation and evolution of microstructures in both the crystalline solids and thin films. The topics include: thermodynamics of solid solutions, phase equlibria, diffusion equations and solution, interdiffusion, surface diffusion, surface energies and thin film formation, interface structures and energies, interface energies and equilibrium shapes, grain growth and recrystallization, solidification and crystal growth; homogeneous and inhomogeneous nucleation in solids, growth and overall transformations kinetics, spinodal decomposition and coarsening, massive transformations, ordering transformations, martensitic transformations, transformation kinetics in thin films, surface kinetics processes, grain formation and evolution, thin film stresses, epitaxial growth, solid phase amorphization and crystallization, and thin film reactions.

10

MS.30021

Advanced Materials Lab

1:6:3

This course is organized to give the basic theories and concepts through the introductory experiments about the phase diagrams and material characteristics. Tensile test for mechanical properties, electrical transport phenomena for electrical properties are included. Safety, technical writing, experimental design and error analysis are also introduced.

11

MS.30022

Advanced Materials Lab II

1:6:3

This course introduces how to tailor the properties and performance of materials by modifications in compositions and microstructures through synthesis and processing. Also, general microfabrication technologies, in which photo-lithography, diffusion of dopant, Si oxidation, and thin film deposition are included, are introduced on the basis of term projects.

 

No.

Undergraduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

12

MS.30031

Nanomaterials Science & Technology

3:0:3

This course covers the techniques for patterning materials at the nanometer length scale. Topics include: nanostructure, self- assembly, nanoimprint lithography, scanning probe lithography, organic semiconductors, nanopatterning, atomic layer deposition, nanoelectronics, colloidal crystals, mesostructures, circuits and programmable assembling DNA.

13

MS.30033

Inorganic Materials Chemistry

3:0:3

This class enables students to learn electrical properties and other physical and chemical properties through understanding of chemical bonds that determine the properties of various materials, and expand them to various material applications based on this.

14

MS.30040

Polymer Materials

3:0:3

The course is to collect and organize understanding of the relationships between structure, properties and applications of polymer materials. The major polymer properties such as processability, mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, acoustic, chemical and surface properties will be discussed from various aspects of polymer structures.

15

MS.30054

Electrochemistry for Materials Science

3:0:3

This course is designed to provide undergraduate students in materials science and engineering with fundamentals of electrochemistry and electrode kinetics pertinent to metallic corrosion and energy devices such as lithium batteries, fuel cells, and electrolyzers.
Prerequisites : MS214 and MS215

16

MS.30060

Mechanical Behavior and Mechanics of Materials

3:0:3

Basic topics of mechanics of materials are covered including: concept of stress and strain, axial loading, torsion, bending and shear. Stress and strain transformation, bending of beam and shaft, combined loading will be included. Some of current development in mechanics of materials are also discussed.

 

No.

Undergraduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

17

MS.30071

Structure and Properties of Engineering Alloys

3:0:3

This course presents the relationship between phase transformations, microstructures and the mechanical properties of metals and alloys. Applications to alloy design, processing, and heat-treatment are included. A consideration is made of mostly mechanical properties, structural stability, grain size, interstitial and subsitutional solutes, precipitates and second-phase particles.

18

MS.30081

Introduction to Solid State Physics

3:0:3

This course teaches all the physical phenomena in solids from the point of wave concepts. It covers the lattice vibrations, electromagnetic waves, and electron waves. The importance interaction between those waves are emphasized. The wave theories are applied to explain the solid-state phenomena such as specific heat, thermal conduction, electron transport and scattering, light scattering, light transmission and reflection, and ionic polarization.

19

MS.40012

Material Design and Manufacturing Process

3:0:3

This subject is intended to provide senior engineering students, who are interested in the materials science and engineering, with a general and practical understanding of the materials design and manufacturing process. This course deals with the topics of decision making, optimization, availability, planning, statistical approach, reliability and quality control. To understand these topics, the students are asked to practice design and manufacturing a specific system. Also, since computers are becoming very important in the design field, the role of computers in materials design will be introduced.

20

MS.40014

Materials Characterization

3:0:3

In this course, we will cover some of commonly used characterization techniques in materials sciencewhat are the basic operational principles of them, what types of information can they provide, how are they practically instrumented, and how are they applied to real-world materials research.

 

No.

Undergraduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

21

MS.40015

Introduction to Semiconductor Devices

3:0:3

Concerning present and projected needs, this course provides a strong intuitive and analytical foundation for dealing with solid state devices. Emphasis is placed on developing a fundamental understanding of the internal working of the most basic solid state device structures, such as silicon based, metal-semiconductor contact, PN junction, MOS capacitor, bipolar transistor, and MOSFET.

22

MS.40021

Introduction to Ceramics

3:0:3

This course covers broad area of physical properties of ceramics. Topics include: crystals and crystal structure of solids, defects, interfaces, material transport, phase equilibria, sintering, thermal, mechanical, optical, and electrical properties of ceramics.

23

MS.40024

Circuits and Electronics for Materials Engineering

3:0:3

This course aims to cultivate understanding of basic properties of electric circuit elements and their interconnections, which form the basis for designing and analyzing complex electronic systems. Fundamental concepts and laws are emphasized so that students can apply them to real devices in materials science and engineering research.

24

MS.40025

Introduction to Biomaterials

3:0:3

The objective of this course is to provide basic concepts in biochemistry, structures and properties of key biological polymers, and interactions between biomolecules with environments. This course will also introduce properties and characterization methods for various biomaterials.

25

MS.40031

Nano-Biomaterials

3:0:3

This class introduces the systematic study of the interactions between biomolecules and synthetic materials. Topics include non- covalent biomolecular interactions, biodegradable polymers, hydrogels, biological interfaces, tissue engineering, and gene therapy.

 

No.

Undergraduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

26

MS.40035

Applied Mathematics for

Materials Science and

Engineering

3:0:3

This course is designed to help students equip applied mathematics for understanding core concepts of materals science and engineering. The main textbook is Basic Training in Mathematics written by Prof. Shankar at Yale University. Research papers in the field of materials science and engineering will be used as well. Group activities will be encouraged to discuss and learn the related math and its application to specific materials science and engineering topics such as structure-property relationship and thermodynamics/ kinetics.

27

MS.40036

Electrodynamics and Its Applications for MSE

3:0:3

The goal of this course is to teach electromagnetism (Maxwell equations and their meaning) and its application to specific research topics related to energy storage and harvesting. Additionally, students will learn to visualize Maxwell equations in order to apply the derived mathematics to other fields, such as heat/mass diffusion and meso-scale electro mechanical properties, and to create patents that could lead to potential innovations in energy storage and harvesting.

28

MS.40041

Introduction to Display Materials

3:0:3

The course is to study types and basics of the displays, the used components, materials and fabrication processes in the displays. The thin film transistor (TFT) which is a display operating device, the currently commercialized LCD and OLED, the future flexible displays and so on will be covered.

 

No.

Undergraduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

29

MS.40042

Sensor Materials and Applications

3:0:3

The significance of sensor technology in substituting human senses is increasingly recognized. This lecture comprehensively introduces the fundamental operational principles of electronic nose sensors, aiming to replace olfactory functions, and explores practical applications including gas sensors, electrochemical sensors, infrared sensors, bio-sensors, and wearable senosrs. Additionally, it delves into the integration of sensor technology with machine learning techniques to advance ultra-precision diagnostic capabilities

30

MS.40061

Advanced Materials Quantum Mechanics and Artificial Intelligence

3:0:3

This lecture is to introduce the core methods of advanced materials quantum mechanics and their utilization to accurately Gibbs Energies. Also, the lecture will discuss the theories for artificial intelligence.

31

MS.40062

Advanced Materials Quantum Mechanics Application

3:0:3

This lecture is to introduce the key application of advanced quantum mechanical calculation methods and their utilization to accurately calculate electronic/atomic state energies as well as thermodynamic/kinetic energies for key reactions such as CVD, ALD, and energy storage and conversion on advanced materials.

32

MS.40081

Semiconductor Processing

3:0:3

Basic VLSI processing technologies such as crystal growth, doping, ion implantation, thin film deposition, lithography, etching, and interconnection and also electronic packaging technologies will be studied.

33

MS.40082

Special Topics in Materials Science and Engineering

3:0:3

This course is primarily designed to cover contemporary and advanced topics in materials science and engineering and introduces undergraduates to related novel theories and applications.

 

No.

Undergraduate Courses

Course No.

Course Title

Lec:Lab:Credit

Description

34

MS.91000

Research in Materials Science and Engineering

0:6:3

 

35

MS.91100

Individual Study

0:6:1

 

36

MS93000

Seminar

1:0:1

 

 

 

Curriculum Structure

MSE Curriculum Structure for Undergraduates
Mandatory Elective
Prerequisite
Recommended
  • 2nd Year
  • 3rd Year
  • 4th Year
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Course Requirements

 

 

For Undergraduate Students admitted in 2026 and after

 

Please refer to the Common Degree Requirements separately.

Total Graduation Credits

Required to complete a total of more than 138 credits

Required to choose and complete one among Advanced Major, Double Major, Minor, Individually Designed Major, Designated

Interdisciplinary major(Individually Designed Major) and Special

Designated major.

Major

Course

Required

Credits : at least 18 credits

MS.20012(3), MS.20013(3), MS.20016(3), MS.30011(3), MS.30021(3),

MS.30060(3)

Elective

Credits : at least 24 credits

Up to two Elective Major courses(CoE code) opened by the College of Engineering are recognized as Elective Major Courses.

Research

Credits : at least 3 credits

Students must take 3 credits for Research in Materials Science and Engineering (MS.91000)

Credits from seminar and Individual Study are counted as Research Course credits.

Students having a double major are exempt

Additional Majors

Advanced Major

Credits : at least 12 credits

from Elective major course

Minor

Credits : at least 18 credits

at least 9 credits each from mandatory and elective major course.

No credits from the same course will be doubly counted to

satisfy major and minor department requirements.

Double Major

Credits : at least 42 credits

at least 42 credits from major courses, including 18 credits in required major courses.

Up-to 6 credits can be doubly counted to satisfy both major

department requirements.

Interdisciplinary Major

(Individually Designed Major)

Credits : at least 12 credits

Students must take 12 credits or more of major courses from more than two departments other than Materials Science and Engineering.

Transitional Measures

Applicable to All Enrolled Students

Students who entered in 2026 or later should fulfill the current degree requirements.

Students who entered before 2025 should refer to the degree requirements in the respective year.

Requirement that recognizes the Elective Major course(CoE code) opened by the College of Engineering as a Elective Major shall apply to all students.

 

 

 

 

For Undergraduate Students admitted in 2024 and after

 

Please refer to the Common Degree Requirements separately.

Total Graduation Credits

Required to complete a total of more than 138 credits

Required to choose and complete one among Advanced Major, Double Major, Minor, Individually Designed Major, Designated

Interdisciplinary major(Individually Designed Major) and Special

Designated major.

Major

Course

Required

Credits : at least 18 credits

MS.20012(3), MS.20013(3), MS.30010(3), MS.30011(3), MS.30021(3),

MS.30022(3)

Elective

Credits : at least 24 credits

Up to two Elective Major courses(CoE code) opened by the College of Engineering are recognized as Elective Major Courses.

Research

Credits : at least 3 credits

Students must take 3 credits for Research in Materials Science and Engineering (MS.91000)

Credits from seminar and Individual Study are counted as Research Course credits.

Students having a double major are exempt

Additional Majors

Advanced Major

Credits : at least 12 credits

from Elective major course

Minor

Credits : at least 18 credits

at least 9 credits each from mandatory and elective major course.

No credits from the same course will be doubly counted to

satisfy major and minor department requirements.

Double Major

Credits : at least 42 credits

at least 42 credits from major courses, including 18 credits in required major courses.

Up-to 6 credits can be doubly counted to satisfy both major

department requirements.

Interdisciplinary Major

(Individually Designed Major)

Credits : at least 12 credits

Students must take 12 credits or more of major courses from more than two departments other than Materials Science and Engineering.

Transitional Measures

Applicable to All Enrolled Students

Students who entered in 2024 or later should fulfill the current degree requirements.

Students who entered before 2023 should refer to the degree requirements in the respective year.

Requirement that recognizes the Elective Major course(CoE code) opened by the College of Engineering as a Elective Major shall apply to all students.

  Courses completed from the Spring 2026 semester onwards shall be recognized according to the following criteria.

  - "MS.30010 Quantum Chemistry for Materials Scientists" &

“MS.30022 Advanced Materials Lab II", currently classified as

Major Elective courses, shall be recognized as Major Required

courses.

  - "MS.20016 Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Materials" &

"MS.30060 Mechanical Behavior and Mechanics of Materials",

     currently classified as Major Required courses, shall be recognized

as Major Elective courses.

 

 

 

 

For Undergraduate Students admitted in 2023 and after

 

Please refer to the Common Degree Requirements separately.

Total Graduation Credits

Required to complete a total of more than 138 credits

Required to choose and complete one among Advanced Major, Double Major, Minor, Individually Designed Major, Designated

Interdisciplinary major(Individually Designed Major) and Special

Designated major.

Major

Course

Required

Credits : at least 18 credits

MS.20012(3), MS.20013(3), MS.30010(3), MS.30011(3), MS.30021(3),

MS.30022(3)

Elective

Credits : at least 24 credits

Up to two Elective Major courses(CoE code) opened by the College of Engineering are recognized as Elective Major Courses.

Research

Credits : at least 3 credits

Students must take 3 credits for Research in Materials Science and Engineering (MS.91000)

Credits from seminar and Individual Study are counted as Research Course credits.

Students having a double major are exempt

Additional Majors

Advanced Major

Credits : at least 12 credits

from Elective major course

Minor

Credits : at least 18 credits

at least 9 credits each from mandatory and elective major course.

No credits from the same course will be doubly counted to

satisfy major and minor department requirements.

Double Major

Credits : at least 40 credits

at least 40 credits from major courses, including 18 credits in required major courses.

Up-to 6 credits can be doubly counted to satisfy both major

department requirements.

Interdisciplinary Major

(Individually Designed Major)

Credits : at least 12 credits

Students must take 12 credits or more of major courses from more than two departments other than Materials Science and Engineering.

Transitional Measures

Applicable to All Enrolled Students

Students who entered in 2023 or later should fulfill the current degree requirements.

Students who entered before 2022 should refer to the degree requirements in the respective year.

Requirement that recognizes the Elective Major course(CoE code) opened by the College of Engineering as a Elective Major shall apply to all students.

  Courses completed from the Spring 2026 semester onwards shall be recognized according to the following criteria.

  - "MS.30010 Quantum Chemistry for Materials Scientists" &

“MS.30022 Advanced Materials Lab II", currently classified as

Major Elective courses, shall be recognized as Major Required

courses.

  - "MS.20016 Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Materials" &

"MS.30060 Mechanical Behavior and Mechanics of Materials",

     currently classified as Major Required courses, shall be recognized

as Major Elective courses.

 

 

 

 

 

For Undergraduate Students admitted in 2016 and after

 

Please refer to the Common Degree Requirements separately.

Total Graduation Credits

Required to complete a total of more than 136 credits

Required to choose and complete one among Advanced Major,

Double Major, Minor, and Individually Designed Major(Individually

Designed Major).

Major

Course

Required

Credits : at least 18 credits

MS.20012(3), MS.20013(3), MS.30010(3), MS.30011(3), MS.30021(3),

MS.30022(3)

Elective

Credits : at least 24 credits

Up to two Elective Major courses(CoE code) opened by the College of Engineering are recognized as Elective Major Courses.

Research

Credits : at least 3 credits

Students must take 3 credits for Research in Materials Science and Engineering (MS.91000)

Credits from seminar and Individual Study are counted as Research Course credits.

Students having a double major are exempt

Additional Majors

Advanced Major

Credits : at least 15 credits

from Elective major course

Minor

Credits : at least 18 credits

at least 9 credits each from mandatory and elective major course.

No credits from the same course will be doubly counted to

satisfy major and minor department requirements.

Double Major

Credits : at least 40 credits

at least 40 credits from major courses, including 18 credits in required major courses.

Up-to 6 credits can be doubly counted to satisfy both major

department requirements.

Interdisciplinary Major

(Individually Designed Major)

Credits : at least 12 credits

Students must take 12 credits or more of major courses from more than two departments other than Materials Science and Engineering.

Transitional Measures

Applicable to All Enrolled Students

Students admitted in 2015 or before may choose to be governed by the completion requirements listed above if desired.

Requirement that recognizes the Elective Major course(CoE code) opened by the College of Engineering as a Elective Major shall apply to all students.

  Courses completed from the Spring 2026 semester onwards shall be recognized according to the following criteria.

  - "MS.30010 Quantum Chemistry for Materials Scientists" &

“MS.30022 Advanced Materials Lab II", currently classified as

Major Elective courses, shall be recognized as Major Required

courses.

  - "MS.20016 Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Materials" &

"MS.30060 Mechanical Behavior and Mechanics of Materials",

     currently classified as Major Required courses, shall be recognized

as Major Elective courses.

 

 

 

 

 

For Undergraduate Students admitted in 2015 of before

 

Please refer to the Common Degree Requirements separately.

Total Graduation Credits

Required to complete a total of more than 130 credits

Major

Course

Required

Credits : at least 18 credits

MS.20012(3), MS.20013(3), MS.30010(3), MS.30011(3), MS.30021(3),

MS.30022(3)

Elective

Credits : at least 24 credits

Up to two Elective Major courses(CoE code) opened by the College of Engineering are recognized as Elective Major Courses.

Research

Credits : at least 3 credits

Students must take 3 credits for Research in Materials Science and Engineering (MS.91000)

Credits from seminar and Individual Study are counted as Research Course credits.

Students having a double major are exempt

Additional Majors

Minor

Credits : at least 18 credits

at least 18 credits from major courses, including 9 credits in required major courses.

Double Major

Credits : at least 40 credits

at least 40 credits from major courses, including 18 credits in required major courses.

Transitional Measures

Applicable to All Enrolled Students

Students admitted in 2015 or before may choose to be governed by the completion requirements applicable to students admitted in 2016 and after if desired.

Students who entered in 2014 or later should fulfill current degree requirements. Students who entered before 2013 should refer to the degree requirements in the respective year.

Requirement that recognizes the Elective Major course(CoE code) opened by the College of Engineering as a Elective Major shall apply to all students.

  Courses completed from the Spring 2026 semester onwards shall be recognized according to the following criteria.

  - "MS.30010 Quantum Chemistry for Materials Scientists" &

“MS.30022 Advanced Materials Lab II", currently classified as

Major Elective courses, shall be recognized as Major Required

courses.

  - "MS.20016 Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Materials" &

"MS.30060 Mechanical Behavior and Mechanics of Materials",

     currently classified as Major Required courses, shall be recognized

as Major Elective courses.