To apply for the minor, students must meet the following requirements:

  • The minor must be completed in conjunction with a degree in one of the five supported majors: Chemistry (BSA excluded), Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.

  • Students must have completed M 408C, M 408D, M 427J, CH 301, PHY 303K and PHY 303L (or the equivalents such as PHY 316), all with a grade of C- or higher.

  • Students are encouraged to apply after they have completed 30 hours but at least 3 semesters before their intended graduation.

If you wish to apply and you meet all requirements, please complete the following in order:

  1. Fill out the application via the Minor Inventory System

  2. Fill out the departmental application here and return to Katherine Morales at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Applications will be reviewed by the MS&E minor faculty advisor and rendered in time for fall and spring course enrollments.