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.
| 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? |
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Progress quickly with a compact curriculum.
Work with the program advisor to select courses that fit your interests and prerequisite
skills.
Check your preparation.
Students with degrees in the physical sciences (engineering, physics, chemistry) are
encouraged to apply.
Take 4 credits of required courses.
Take 1 credit of MSE 5970 as Perspectives on Computational Materials Science. Take
MSE 5540 or MSE 4540.
MSE 5540 - Advanced Computational Materials Science: Theory, Modeling, Simulation, and Practice
Theories of materials science from list principles to constitutive laws. Materials modeling and computer simulation at multiple length and time scales. Laboratory practice of various computational methods.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
MSE 4540 - Computational Materials Science: Theory, Modeling, Simulation, and Practice
Theories of materials science from first principles to constitutive laws. Materials modeling and computer simulation at multiple length and time scales. Laboratory practice of various computational methods.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring
- Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
MSE 5970 - Special Topics - Graduate Materials Science and Engineering
Special Topics in Materials Science and Engineering at the Graduate level.
- Credits:
variable to 4.0;
Repeatable to a Max of 8
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions:
Permission of instructor required;
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
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.
MSE 5140 - Mechanical Behavior of Materials
Deformation-related physical behaviors of materials in the mathematical framework of tensor analysis. Material symmetry and tensor property. Stress, strain, and elastic constitutive relation. Non-elastic strain, thermomechanical, electromechanical, and magnetomechanical behaviors.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
MSE 5151 - Quantum Field Theory for Photonics and Materials
This course will review the basics of quantum mechanics and second quantization, and cover quantum field theoretical methods, including Wick's theorem and Feynman diagram techniques, for absolute zero and non-zero temperatures (Matsubara frequencies) and their application in photonics, properties of materials and condensed matter physics.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring, in odd years
PH 5151 - Quantum Field Theory for Photonics and Materials
This course will review the basics of quantum mechanics and second quantization, and cover quantum field theoretical methods, including Wick's theorem and Feynman diagram techniques, for absolute zero and non-zero temperatures (Matsubara frequencies) and their application in photonics, properties of materials and condensed matter physics.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring, in odd years
- Pre-Requisite(s): PH 3410 and PH 3411(C)
MA 4620 - Numerical Methods for PDEs
Derivation, analysis, and implementation of numerical methods for partial differential equations; applications to fluid mechanics, elasticity, heat conduction, acoustics, or electromagnetism.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 3520 or MA 3521 or MA 3530 or MA 3560) and MA 3160
MEEM 4405 - Intro to the Finite Element Method
Introduces the use of the finite element method in stress analysis and heat transfer. Emphasizes the modeling assumptions associated with different elements and uses the computer to solve many different types of stress analysis problems, including thermal stress analysis and introductory nonlinear analysis.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
- Semesters Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
- Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 3400 and (MA 2320 or MA 2321 or MA 2330) and (MA 3520 or MA 3521 or MA 3530 or MA 3560)
BE 5115 - Finite Element Modeling
The course teaches both fundamentals of finite element theory and hands-on experience for bio-engineers.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
CEE 5202 - Finite Element Analysis
Introduction to the use of finite element methods in structural analysis. Covers the finite element formulation, 1- and 2-D elements, including isoparametric elements, axisymmetric analysis, plate and shell elements, dynamics, buckling, and nonlinear analysis.
- Credits:
3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered:
Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): CEE 4201
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 |
- Check the schedule of online classes to see which of your required or elective courses are available for upcoming semesters.
- Consult the academic calendar for fall and spring instruction start dates.
- Estimate costs based on tuition and online fees.
- Apply to the Graduate School for fall or spring semester.
- Review MTU Flex announcements related to the Graduate School.
- Check the schedule of classes to see which of your required or elective courses are available for upcoming semesters.
- Consult the academic calendar for fall and spring instruction start dates.
- Estimate costs based on tuition.
- Apply to the Graduate School for fall or spring semester.
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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Dr. Jin teaches courses in materials processing, mechanical behavior of materials, and transmission electron microscopy.
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Dr. Wang teaches courses in materials science and engineering, advanced computational materials science, thermodynamics and kinetics, and crystallography and diffraction.
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