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. Throughout a major in materials science,
structure-- property relationships are studied among all classes of materials
(metals, ceramics, polymers, glasses and composites), and the contents of
individual subjects focus on experimental measurement of microstructure and
properties, materials synthesis and their technological significance.
For students who have completed first year in 2000, studies in the subject
commence at second-year level by enrolling in MSC2011 and MSC2022. However, for
students commencing their studies in 2001, a level 1 subject, MSC1012, will be
offered for the first time in second semester 2001. In subsequent years, entry
into the level 2 subjects would normally be made after the completion of either
MSC1012 (for BSc students and those in double-degree combinations other than
BSc/BE) or ENG1501 (for BSc/BE students).
A major in materials science for students commencing their studies in 2001
would normally consist of MSC1012 (or ENG1501) together with at least six
points of study at level one in either physics or chemistry, followed by the
level two and level three subjects listed below.
Inquiries concerning materials science should be directed to the coordinator, Associate Professor Trevor Finlayson (Department of Physics). Other departmental contacts are Associate Professor Wayne Cook (Materials Engineering) and Professor Doug MacFarlane (Chemistry).
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