Undergraduate courses and subjects 2000

Materials science

The discipline
Subjects offered
Inquiries

The discipline

This discipline is intended for students of physical science who seek an understanding of the structure and properties of solid materials and the relationships between them. It is given jointly by the departments of Physics, Chemistry, and Materials Engineering. Studies in the subject commence at second-year level. Although there is no formal prerequisite, the recommended first-year studies include physics or chemistry. A major in materials science will include 12 points at level 1 in either of these two.

Subjects offered

· MSC2011 Everyday materials
· MSC2022 Functional materials
· MSC3011 Materials science
· MSC3022 Materials science
· MSC4000 Materials science honours

Inquiries

Inquiries concerning materials science should be directed to the coordinator, Associate Professor Trevor Finlayson (Physics). Other departmental contacts are Dr Maria Forsyth (Materials Engineering) and Professor Doug MacFarlane (Chemistry).