Polymer Science, MS
The Master of Science degree is awarded for the completion of a prescribed program of course studies and a research project that leads to the preparation and defense of a thesis describing the research in a scholarly manner.
Master of Science in Polymer Science
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| PLYS 601 | Polymer Chemistry | 4 |
| PLYS 607 | Seminar in Polymer Science I | 1 |
| PLYS 613 | Polymer Science Laboratory | 3 |
| PLYS 631 | Polymer Physics I | 4 |
| PLYS 674 | Polymer Characterization | 2 |
| PLYS 685 | Introduction to Biomacromolecules | 2 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select eight credit hours of elective courses appropriate to student’s area of interest | 8 | |
| Thesis | ||
| Select six credits | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Seminars
Attendance at and participation in seminar-type discussions scheduled by the department.
Foreign Language Requirement
Satisfy the foreign language requirement for the master’s degree by meeting the requirements of Plan C. This is satisfied with computer proficiency, which is met by completing 9871:613 Polymer Science Laboratory as part of the core curriculum.
MS Thesis and Oral Defense
A written thesis is submitted for evaluation and must be found acceptable. It must include an original literature review of the research area which is evaluated separately. This review shall reflect an understanding of the scientific basis of the work. The student must pass an oral defense of the thesis.