Courses of Instruction

Vivian Hall of Engineering 602
(213) 740-4339
FAX: (213) 740-7797
E-mail: mnakata@usc.edu

Chair: Florian Mansfeld, Ph.D.

Faculty

M.C. Gill Chair in Composite Materials: Steven R. Nutt, Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering)

Kenneth T. Norris Professor of Engineering: Anupam Madhukar, Ph.D. (Physics)

Professors: Larry Dalton, Ph.D. (Chemistry); P. Daniel Dapkus, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering); Bruce Koel, Ph.D. (Chemistry); Terence G. Langdon, Ph.D., D.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering and Earth Sciences); Anupam Madhukar, Ph.D. (Physics); Florian Mansfeld, Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering); Steven R. Nutt, Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering); Ronald Salovey, Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering); Charles G. Sammis, Ph.D. (Earth Sciences)*; Mark E. Thompson, Ph.D. (Chemistry)

Associate Professors: Edward Goo, Ph.D.; Daniel H. Rich, Ph.D.; Armand R. Tanguay, Jr., Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering)

Adjunct Associate Professor: Eric Amis, Ph.D. (Chemistry)

Emeritus Professors: Clarence R. Crowell, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering); Murray Gershenzon, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering); Ferdinand A. Kroger, Ph.D.; Kurt Lehovec, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering); Jan Smit, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering); William G. Spitzer, Ph.D. (Physics and Electrical Engineering); James M. Whelan, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering and Chemical Engineering); David B. Wittry, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering)

*Recipient of university-wide or school teaching award.

Master of Science in Materials Science

In addition to the general requirements for the Master of Science degree, add the following required courses: MASC 501, 503, 504, 505, 539 and 561. The nine remaining units for the degree may be electives chosen with departmental approval.

Engineer in Materials Science

Requirements for the Engineer in Materials Science degree are the same as set forth in the general requirements for graduate degrees.

Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science

The Doctor of Philosophy with a major in materials science is awarded in strict conformity with the general requirements of the Graduate School. It includes the course requirements for the Master of Science degree. See general requirements for graduate degrees.

Master of Science in Materials Engineering

Students with an interest in the characterization, selection and processing of engineering materials, and in materials problems related to engineering design may work toward a Master of Science in Materials Engineering. This degree is awarded in conformity with the general requirements of the School of Engineering. Students may elect to work for this degree in either the Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering Departments. The specific courses that constitute an acceptable program must be approved in advance by the administering department.