Online Education for Working Professionals
Simulate the processes required to develop specific materials microstructures and properties.
Develop skills and competencies in computational modeling and simulation.
Simulate microstructural evolution and property change during materials processes. Apply computational principles, numerical algorithms, and programming implementation of thermodynamics of materials science. Learn the kinetics of microstructure development and microstructure-property relationships. Build skills in communication with a real-world perspective in computational materials science.
3 + 1 courses in 3 semesters.
| Department | Materials Science and Engineering |
|---|---|
| Admissions requirement | BS degree in MSE or closely related discipline. |
| Contact | Doug Swenson |
| Length | 3 + 1 courses in 2-3 semesters |
|---|---|
| Effort | 3 hours per credit per week |
| Each course | 3 credits, 1 credit |
| Total credits | 9 + 1 |
| Course type | Online or on-campus |
| Modality | Watch class recordings on demand |
| Cost | Based on credits and course type |
| Already enrolled? | Speak with your advisor. |
Curriculum
Progress quickly with a compact curriculum. Work with the program advisor to select courses that fit your interests and prerequisite skills.
Prerequisites
Check your preparation. Students with degrees in the physical sciences (engineering, physics, chemistry) are encouraged to apply.
Required Courses
Take 4 credits of required courses. Take 1 credit of MSE 5970 as Perspectives on Computational Materials Science. Take MSE 5540 or MSE 4540.
Electives
Take 6 credits of elective courses. Do not take both MSE 5151 and PH 5141. Choose no more than one of MEEM 4405, BE 5115, or CEE 5202. No more than 3 of the 10 credits may be 4000 level.
Typical Schedule
The minimum completion time is one semester. Here is a typical schedule.
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
| MSE 5540 with 0-1 of MSE 5140 MEEM 4405 MA 4620 |
MSE 5970 with 1-2 of PH 5151 BE 5115 |
Application Process and Admissions Requirements
Applications are reviewed on an individual basis using a holistic approach. Fill out our free graduate application online to apply to any of our programs. Official transcripts and scores are not required for the initial application, although you will need to upload them later.
Interested in taking a single, online course? Enroll as a non-degree seeking student.
Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:
- be able compare/contrast the leading methods and approaches utilized to computationally simulate material behavior and response.
- be able to simulate material behavior and response using at least three appropriate computational approaches and tools
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Online Certified Instructors
Meet the online certified instructors. Students have the flexibility to review class recordings later.
Teaching Statement
Dr. Jin teaches courses in materials processing, mechanical behavior of materials, and transmission electron microscopy.
Teaching Statement
Dr. Wang teaches courses in materials science and engineering, advanced computational materials science, thermodynamics and kinetics, and crystallography and diffraction.