Human Disease - Minor

The Human Disease minor provides students with a chance to develop a deep understanding of the complex processes and mechanisms that cause the human diseases commonly seen in medical settings.

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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Understand disease processes of prevalent human diseases, including cancer, neurological diseases, addiction, obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes and infectious disease.
  2. Appreciate the deleterious health impacts of these diseases, and demonstrate understanding of current treatment options.
  3. Read and analyze primary scientific reports related to human disease and their underlying cellular, molecular, physiological and behavioral mechanisms.

Admissions for Human Disease - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
BSCI 10120BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
BSCI 30140CELL BIOLOGY 4
BSCI 30156ELEMENTS OF GENETICS 3
Biological Sciences (BSCI) Electives, choose from the following:11-12
BSCI 30171
GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
BSCI 40148
PRINCIPLES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE
BSCI 40150
MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF DISEASE: CANCER
BSCI 40151
MECHANISMS OF DISEASE: OBESITY AND RELATED METABOLIC DISEASES
BSCI 40152
MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF DISEASE: NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
BSCI 40154
DIABETES AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
BSCI 40157
NEUROBIOLOGY OF DRUG ADDICTION
BSCI 40174
IMMUNOLOGY
BSCI 40581
ANIMAL PARASITOLOGY
Minimum Total Credit Hours:22

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

The following Biological Sciences (BSCI) courses may NOT be used in the elective category for majors or minors in the Department of Biological Sciences:

BSCI 10001HUMAN BIOLOGY (KBS) 3
BSCI 10002LIFE ON PLANET EARTH (KBS) 3
BSCI 10003LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN BIOLOGY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
BSCI 10005SMALL ANIMAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS 4
BSCI 11010FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) 3
BSCI 11020FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB) 3
BSCI 16001HORTICULTURAL BOTANY 3
BSCI 20019BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 4
BSCI 20021BASIC MICROBIOLOGY 3
BSCI 20022BASIC MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY 1
BSCI 21010ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) 4
BSCI 21020ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II 4
BSCI 26002ECOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF PEST MANAGEMENT 3
BSCI 26003PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND SELECTION I 3
BSCI 26004PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND SELECTION II 3
BSCI 30050HUMAN GENETICS 3
BSCI 40020BIOLOGY OF AGING 3
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  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Biology for Environmental Management and Conservation - Minor

The Biology for Environmental Management and Conservation minor gives students an understanding of fundamental concepts as well as broader impacts of applied biology, habitat assessment, environmental management and conservation biology in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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Program Information for Biology for Environmental Management and Conservation - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge about environmental management, general ecology and conservation biology.
  2. Apply knowledge in the identification of plants and animals, habitat management and conservation, and their relevance to environmental management and conservation.
  3. Read scientific reports and evaluate and communicate scientific data collected in the field.
  4. Apply ecological theory to problems in conservation and environmental management.

Admissions for Biology for Environmental Management and Conservation - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
BSCI 10110BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
BSCI 30360GENERAL ECOLOGY 4
BSCI 40374CONSERVATION BIOLOGY (ELR) 4
BSCI 40375ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT 4
Biology Electives, choose from the following:3-5
BSCI 30275
LOCAL FLORA (ELR)
BSCI 30277
ECONOMIC BOTANY
BSCI 30370
CLIMATE CHANGE BIOLOGY
BSCI 40170
STREAM BIOLOGY
BSCI 40222
INVASION BIOLOGY
BSCI 40364
LIMNOLOGY
BSCI 40365
FIELD METHODS IN ORNITHOLOGY (ELR)
BSCI 40368
WETLAND ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (ELR)
BSCI 40376
TROPICAL FIELD BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION (ELR)
BSCI 40377
& BSCI 40378
PREPARATION FOR FIELD COURSE TO SOUTH AFRICA
and FIELD COURSE TO SOUTH AFRICA (ELR)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:19

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

The following Biological Sciences (BSCI) courses may NOT be used in the elective category for majors or minors in the Department of Biological Sciences:

BSCI 10001HUMAN BIOLOGY (KBS) 3
BSCI 10002LIFE ON PLANET EARTH (KBS) 3
BSCI 10003LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN BIOLOGY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
BSCI 10005SMALL ANIMAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS 4
BSCI 11010FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) 3
BSCI 11020FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB) 3
BSCI 16001HORTICULTURAL BOTANY 3
BSCI 20019BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 4
BSCI 20021BASIC MICROBIOLOGY 3
BSCI 20022BASIC MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY 1
BSCI 21010ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) 4
BSCI 21020ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II 4
BSCI 26002ECOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF PEST MANAGEMENT 3
BSCI 26003PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND SELECTION I 3
BSCI 26004PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND SELECTION II 3
BSCI 30050HUMAN GENETICS 3
BSCI 40020BIOLOGY OF AGING 3
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Biological Sciences - Minor

The Biological Sciences minor provides a background in fundamental principles of biology to complement other areas of study. The minor is ideal for students who want to enter non-science professions where having an understanding of biology is beneficial.

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Prerequisite Requirements
CHEM 10060
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)
CHEM 10061
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)
CHEM 10062
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)
CHEM 10063
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)
MATH 11010
ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
MATH 11022
TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR)
Minor Requirements
BSCI 10110BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
BSCI 10120BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
BSCI 30156ELEMENTS OF GENETICS 3
BSCI 40163EVOLUTION 3
Biology (BSCI) Electives 18
Minimum Total Credit Hours:22
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Students should consult with a biology advisor to determine the most appropriate elective courses given their disciplinary interests and career aspirations.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

The following Biological Sciences (BSCI) courses may NOT be used in the elective category for majors or minors in the Department of Biological Sciences:

BSCI 10001HUMAN BIOLOGY (KBS) 3
BSCI 10002LIFE ON PLANET EARTH (KBS) 3
BSCI 10003LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN BIOLOGY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
BSCI 10005SMALL ANIMAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS 4
BSCI 11010FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) 3
BSCI 11020FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB) 3
BSCI 16001HORTICULTURAL BOTANY 3
BSCI 20019BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 4
BSCI 20021BASIC MICROBIOLOGY 3
BSCI 20022BASIC MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY 1
BSCI 21010ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) 4
BSCI 21020ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II 4
BSCI 26002ECOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF PEST MANAGEMENT 3
BSCI 26003PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND SELECTION I 3
BSCI 26004PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND SELECTION II 3
BSCI 30050HUMAN GENETICS 3
BSCI 40020BIOLOGY OF AGING 3
Admissions for Biological Sciences - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

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  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
    • Stark Campus

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Materials Science - Ph.D.

The Materials Science Ph.D. program offers advanced coursework and research opportunities in materials science, preparing you for a career in academia or industry. With experienced faculty and access to state-of-the-art facilities, you will be equipped with the skills needed to make an impact in the field.

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Program Description

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The Ph.D. degree in Materials Science provides students with extensive scientific training, cutting-edge research opportunities and engineering skills necessary for a variety of careers in academy and industry. Program faculty and students conduct research through Kent State's participating departments and the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute. Such research includes liquid crystal synthesis and molecular design; properties of liquid crystals and related advanced materials; lyotropic liquid crystals and bio-related materials, opto-electronics; and nanoscience and nanotechnologies. These important research foci are inherently interdisciplinary.

Admissions for Materials Science - Ph.D.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.0 IELTS score
    • Minimum 50 PTE score
    • Minimum 100 DET score

GRE scores (general and subject test in physics or chemistry) are not required, but strongly recommended. Admission will be granted by examination of the student's background on an individual basis. Students from a variety of undergraduate majors—such as physics, chemistry, engineering and materials science—are invited to apply.

1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: January 15
      Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Develop an advanced understanding of the fundamental science of liquid crystals and related advanced materials and ability to apply acquired knowledge of physical and chemical properties of soft materials and devices such as liquid crystals, polymers, colloids and active matter.
  2. Gain experience in presenting scientific data in research publications, articles, posters and oral presentations.
  3. Apply acquired knowledge to the discovery of new advanced materials and development of advanced materials-based devices and applications.

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements
MTSC 72242CHARACTERIZATION OF SOFT MATTER 3
MTSC 73000PHYSICS OF SOFT MATTER 3
MTSC 73015CHEMISTRY OF SOFT MATTER 3
MTSC 73020APPLICATIONS OF SOFT MATTER 3
Approved Electives, choose from the following: 18-48
BSCI 70158
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
BSCI 70220
BIOINFORMATICS
BSCI 71120
BIOLOGICAL LIGHT MICROSCOPY
CHEM 70254
BIOMEMBRANES
CHEM 70352
INORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY
CHEM 70451
ORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY
CHEM 70559
NANOMATERIALS
CHEM 70571
SURFACE CHEMISTRY
MTSC 72241
STATISTICAL MECHANICS OF SOFT MATTER
MTSC 72249
LABVIEW FOR DATA ACQUISITION AND INSTRUMENT CONTROL
MTSC 72335
ADVANCED LIQUID CRYSTALLINE AND POLYMERIC MATERIALS
MTSC 72450
LIQUID CRYSTAL OPTICS I: THEORY
MTSC 72452
LIQUID CRYSTAL OPTICS II: OPTICAL SYSTEMS
MTSC 72460
LIQUID CRYSTAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
MTSC 72462
LIQUID CRYSTAL SCIENCE: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
MTSC 72640
LIQUID CRYSTAL, POLYMER AND COLLOID COMPOSITES
MTSC 72643
ELECTRO-OPTICS OF LIQUID CRYSTALS: MODELING AND DEVICE DESIGN
MTSC 72647
STRUCTURED FLUIDS
MTSC 72650
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
MTSC 72651
NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
MTSC 73010
LYOTROPIC LIQUID CRYSTALS
MTSC 73025
ACTIVE MATTER
MTSC 73100
EMERGING DISPLAY TECHNOLOGIES
MTSC 74491
SEMINAR: LIQUID CRYSTALS
MTSC 74495
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMICAL PHYSICS
MTSC 75006
LIQUID CRYSTAL DEVICE PROTOTYPING
MTSC 75008
LIQUID CRYSTAL DEVICE CONSTRUCTION
MTSC 75032
SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION
MTSC 80498
RESEARCH
PHY 76403
ADVANCED CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
PHY 78401
LIQUID CRYSTAL PHYSICS
Additional courses with advisor approval
Culminating Requirement
MTSC 80199DISSERTATION I 130
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Baccalaureate Students90
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Master's Students60
1

Each doctoral candidate, upon admission to candidacy, must register for MTSC 80199 for a total of 30 credit hours. It is expected that a doctoral candidate will continuously register for Dissertation I, and thereafter MTSC 80299, each semester, until all requirements for the degree have been met. A prospectus of the dissertation research project is required for all Ph.D. candidates. The prospectus is prepared jointly with the student’s dissertation advisor. The prospectus must be approved by the members of the student’s dissertation committee. A dissertation presenting and interpreting results of original research is required for the Ph.D. degree. Following acceptance of the dissertation by the dissertation committee, the final degree requirement is the satisfactory completion of the final oral exam (defense of dissertation) in front of a committee of graduate materials science faculty and representatives from other departments in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000

Candidacy Requirement

In addition to satisfying the course work, students must pass the materials science candidacy examination. The examination is divided into two parts, a written exam and an oral exam.

The written exam is scheduled first, followed by the oral exam. The exams will cover the core courses of the materials science program taken during the first year. Students who do not pass the candidacy exam the first time may take it a second time. The first attempt at candidacy usually will take place in August, during the week before the start of the fall semester of the student's second year of study. The second attempt usually will take place in January, during the week before the start of the spring semester of the student’s second year of study. A request for exception will be considered for medical reasons or for other unpredictable circumstances. Requests must be submitted in writing with supporting documentation prior to the test date and must be approved by the candidacy exam committee and by the director of the materials science program.

Students who fail the second attempt cannot continue towards the doctoral degree, but may complete the requirements for the Master of Science degree.

Program Delivery

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    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Materials Science - Ph.D.

Computer and information research scientists

15.4%

much faster than the average

32,700

number of jobs

$126,830

potential earnings

Physical scientists, all other

-3.0%

decline

22,800

number of jobs

$107,210

potential earnings

Physicists

7.3%

faster than the average

18,200

number of jobs

$129,850

potential earnings

Biochemists and biophysicists

4.0%

about as fast as the average

34,600

number of jobs

$94,270

potential earnings

Biological scientists, all other

2.2%

slower than the average

44,700

number of jobs

$85,290

potential earnings

Chemists

4.7%

about as fast as the average

86,700

number of jobs

$79,300

potential earnings

Chemical engineers

4.4%

about as fast as the average

32,600

number of jobs

$108,540

potential earnings

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Graduate Assistantships

Admissions into our PhD program is competitive; thus we do not offer "conditional" admission. These programs are full-time so graduate assistantships are awarded to all admitted PhD students in the form of teaching or research assistantships. Applicants do NOT need to apply separately for an assistantship.  Our MS program is a self-supporting program, that does not come with an assistantship. 

Teaching/research assistantships include:

Materials Science - M.S.

The M.S. Materials Science program offers a comprehensive curriculum and cutting-edge research opportunities in materials science. With experienced faculty and access to state-of-the-art facilities, you will be prepared for a successful career in this field.

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Program Description

Full Description

The Master of Science degree in Materials Science provides students with extensive scientific training, cutting-edge research opportunities and engineering skills necessary for a variety of careers in academy and industry. Program faculty and students conduct research through Kent State's participating departments and the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute. Such research includes liquid crystal synthesis and molecular design; properties of liquid crystals and related advanced materials; lyotropic liquid crystals and bio-related materials; opto-electronics; and nanoscience and nanotechnologies. These important research foci are inherently interdisciplinary.

Admissions for Materials Science - M.S.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.0 IELTS score
    • Minimum 50 PTE score
    • Minimum 100 DET score

Submission of GRE scores (general and subject test in physics or chemistry) is not required, but strongly recommended. Admission will be granted by examination of the student's background on an individual basis. Students from a variety of undergraduate majors—such as physics, chemistry, engineering and materials science—are invited to apply.

1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: January 15
      Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Develop an advanced understanding of the fundamental science of soft materials and ability to apply acquired knowledge of physical and chemical properties of advanced soft materials and devices such as liquid crystals, polymers, colloids and active matter.
  2. Gain experience in presenting scientific data in research publications, articles, posters and oral presentations.
  3. Apply acquired knowledge to the development of new soft materials, new theories and effects and advanced materials such as liquid crystal-based devices.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
MTSC 62242CHARACTERIZATION OF SOFT MATTER 3
MTSC 63000PHYSICS OF SOFT MATTER 3
MTSC 63015CHEMISTRY OF SOFT MATTER 3
MTSC 63020APPLICATIONS OF SOFT MATTER 3
Approved Electives, choose from the following:12
BSCI 50158
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
BSCI 50220
BIOINFORMATICS
BSCI 51120
BIOLOGICAL LIGHT MICROSCOPY
CHEM 50352
INORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY
CHEM 50451
ORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY
CHEM 50559
NANOMATERIALS
CHEM 50571
SURFACE CHEMISTRY
CHEM 60254
BIOMEMBRANES
CHEM 62691
SEMINAR: INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
MTSC 60498
RESEARCH
MTSC 62241
STATISTICAL MECHANICS OF SOFT MATTER
MTSC 62249
LABVIEW FOR DATA ACQUISITION AND INSTRUMENT CONTROL
MTSC 62335
ADVANCED LIQUID CRYSTALLINE AND POLYMERIC MATERIALS
MTSC 62450
LIQUID CRYSTAL OPTICS I: THEORY
MTSC 62452
LIQUID CRYSTAL OPTICS II: OPTICAL SYSTEMS
MTSC 62460
LIQUID CRYSTAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
MTSC 62462
LIQUID CRYSTAL SCIENCE: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
MTSC 62640
LIQUID CRYSTAL, POLYMER AND COLLOID COMPOSITES
MTSC 62643
ELECTRO-OPTICS OF LIQUID CRYSTALS: MODELING AND DEVICE DESIGN
MTSC 62647
STRUCTURED FLUIDS
MTSC 62650
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
MTSC 62651
NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
MTSC 63010
LYOTROPIC LIQUID CRYSTALS
MTSC 63025
ACTIVE MATTER
MTSC 63100
EMERGING DISPLAY TECHNOLOGIES
MTSC 64491
SEMINAR: LIQUID CRYSTALS
MTSC 64495
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMICAL PHYSICS
MTSC 65006
LIQUID CRYSTAL DEVICE PROTOTYPING
MTSC 65008
LIQUID CRYSTAL DEVICE CONSTRUCTION
MTSC 65032
SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION
PHY 66403
ADVANCED CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
PHY 68401
LIQUID CRYSTAL PHYSICS
Additional courses with advisor approval
Culminating Requirement
MTSC 60199THESIS I 16
Minimum Total Credit Hours:30
1

Candidates selecting to complete the thesis will present and interpret results of original research that must be defended before a committee of the materials science graduate faculty. Upon approval of the thesis topic, the student is required to register continuously for MTSC 60199 each semester for a total of 6 credit hours. A student who has completed the required 6 credit hours of MTSC 60199 but has not finished the thesis is expected, thereafter, to register continuously for MTSC 60299 each semester until all degree requirements are met. No more than 6 credit hours of MTSC 60199 may be counted toward completion of degree requirements. Credit hours earned in MTSC 60299 do not, under any circumstances, count toward the degree.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Materials Science - M.S.

Computer and information research scientists

15.4%

much faster than the average

32,700

number of jobs

$126,830

potential earnings

Physical scientists, all other

-3.0%

decline

22,800

number of jobs

$107,210

potential earnings

Physicists

7.3%

faster than the average

18,200

number of jobs

$129,850

potential earnings

Materials scientists

3.4%

about as fast as the average

7,000

number of jobs

$99,460

potential earnings

Biochemists and biophysicists

4.0%

about as fast as the average

34,600

number of jobs

$94,270

potential earnings

Biological scientists, all other

2.2%

slower than the average

44,700

number of jobs

$85,290

potential earnings

Chemists

4.7%

about as fast as the average

86,700

number of jobs

$79,300

potential earnings

Chemical engineers

4.4%

about as fast as the average

32,600

number of jobs

$108,540

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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