Graduate Certificate in Advanced Engineering Materials

About: This graduate certificate in Advanced Engineering Materials provides working professionals and graduate-level students with insights into a wide range of advanced engineering materials.

Term: 1 to 3 years to graduate

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Requirements

Graduate Certificate Requirements:

  • Certificate programs require the completion of twelve credit hours (four designated courses) of 3000-, 4000-, 5000-, and 6000-level lecture courses (1000/2000-level courses cannot be included).

Course Information

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Description

Examination of engineering materials with emphasis on the selection and application of materials in industry. Particular attention is given to the properties and applications of materials in extreme temperatures and chemical environments.

Learning Objective

  1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of various engineering materials and their properties.
  2. Gain proficiency in the selection of materials for specific industrial applications.
  3. Analyze the behavior of materials in extreme temperatures and chemical environments.
  4. Explore the principles of material testing and characterization.
  5. Apply knowledge to solve practical engineering challenges related to materials selection and performance.

Course Content

  • Introduction to Engineering Materials
  • Material Properties and Testing
  • Materials Selection and Design
  • Extreme Temperature Environments
  • Chemical Resistance and Corrosion
  • High-Performance Materials
  • Case Studies and Industry Applications

Course Evaluation Criteria

  • HWs
  • Exams
  • Project

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Description

The development, manufacturing methods, applications, and properties of flat, fiber, container, chemical, and special-purpose glasses. Composition/property relationships for glasses and nucleation-crystallization processes for glass ceramics are also covered.

Learning Objective

  1. Understand the fundamental principles and theories underlying the development and manufacturing of various types of glasses, including flat, fiber, container, chemical, and special-purpose glasses.
  2. Analyze the composition-property relationships in glasses, exploring how different chemical compositions affect their physical and chemical properties.
  3. Explore the applications of glass materials in various industries, such as electronics, optics, construction, and more.
  4. Gain proficiency in the processes of nucleation and crystallization in glass ceramics and their significance in engineering applications.
  5. Apply acquired knowledge to critically assess and solve real-world engineering challenges related to glass materials.

Course Content

  • Introduction to Glass Materials
  • Glass Manufacturing Methods
  • Glass Properties and Characterization
  • Glass Composition and Property Relationships
  • Glass Applications

Course Evaluation Criteria

  • HWs
  • Exams
  • Project

Description

Materials, processing, and design of microelectronic ceramics are covered. Introduction to devices, triaxial ceramics, high aluminas, tape fabrication, metallizations, thick film processing, and glass-to-metal seals.

Learning Objective

  1. Understand the fundamental principles of microelectronic ceramics and their applications in modern technology.
  2. Analyze the properties and behavior of triaxial ceramics, including their mechanical, electrical, and thermal characteristics.
  3. Explore advanced manufacturing techniques such as tape fabrication, metallizations, and thick film processing specific to microelectronic ceramics.
  4. Develop the skills to design and engineer glass-to-metal seals for electronic components.
  5. Apply knowledge of materials, processing, and design to solve practical problems in the field of ceramics engineering.

Course Content

  • Introduction to Microelectronic Ceramics
  • Triaxial Ceramics
  • High Aluminas
  • Tape Fabrication Techniques
  • Metallizations in Microelectronics
  • Thick Film Processing
  • Glass-to-Metal Seals

Course Evaluation Criteria

  • HWs
  • Exams
  • Project

Description

The objective of this course is to provide students an advanced understanding of process-structure-property relationships in composites. Topics will include composite architecture, constituents, interfaces, fabrication techniques, analytical and numerical micromechanics and macromechanics, design criteria, and contemporary issues in composite materials.

Learning Objective

  1. Provide students with a deep and advanced understanding of the complex relationships between processes, structures, and properties in composite materials.
  2. Cover a wide range of topics in composite materials, including composite architecture, constituents, fabrication techniques, micromechanics, macromechanics, design criteria, and contemporary issues.

Course Content

  • Composite Architecture
  • Constituents of Composites
  • Interfaces in Composite
  • Fabrication Techniques
  • Micromechanics Analysis
  • Macromechanics Analysis
  • Design Criteria
  • Contemporary Issues

Course Evaluation Criteria

  • HWs
  • Exams
  • Project

Description

The objectives of the course are to understand how the rational design and improvement of chemical and physical properties of materials can lead to energy alternatives that can compete with existing technologies. Discussions on the present and future energy need from a viewpoint of multidisciplinary scientific and technological approaches. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

Learning Objective

  1. Understand the fundamental principles and theories underlying the development and manufacturing of various types of glasses, including flat, fiber, container, chemical, and special-purpose glasses.
  2. Analyze the composition-property relationships in glasses, exploring how different chemical compositions affect their physical and chemical properties.
  3. Explore the applications of glass materials in various industries, such as electronics, optics, construction, and more.
  4. Gain proficiency in the processes of nucleation and crystallization in glass ceramics and their significance in engineering applications.
  5. Apply acquired knowledge to critically assess and solve real-world engineering challenges related to glass materials.

Course Content

  • Introduction to Glass Materials
  • Glass Manufacturing Methods
  • Glass Properties and Characterization
  • Glass Composition and Property Relationships
  • Glass Applications

Course Evaluation Criteria

  • HWs
  • Exams
  • Project

 

Description

Metal and alloys associated with Additive Manufacturing (AM). Issues with powders and wires as starting materials, safety, solidification mechanisms and development of microstructure and defects, AM part performance, and mechanical properties. Current alloys being utilized and future materials being developed.

Learning Objective

  1. Understand the principles and techniques of Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM).
  2. Explore the selection and characteristics of metals and alloys used in AM processes.
  3. Analyze the challenges and issues related to the use of powders and wires as starting materials in AM.
  4. Study the safety considerations associated with metal AM processes.
  5. Examine the solidification mechanisms, microstructure development, and defects in metal AM parts.
  6. Evaluate the performance and mechanical properties of metal AM parts.

Course Content

  • Introduction to Metal Additive Manufacturing
  • Metals and Alloys for AM
  • Solidification Mechanisms
  • AM Performance and Mechanical Properties
  • Current Alloys and Future Materials

Course Evaluation Criteria

  • HWs
  • Exams
  • Project

Description

Structure and properties of nonferrous alloys (Al, Ti, Mg, Ni and Cu) are described. The role of processing and microstructure in the development of mechanical properties is emphasized.

Learning Objective

  1. Understand nonferrous alloys (Al, Ti, Mg, Ni, Cu).
  2. Explore the connection between structure and mechanical properties.
  3. Learn how processing impacts microstructure and properties.
  4. Select alloys for specific applications.
  5. Analyze nonferrous alloy microstructures.
  6. Solve alloy-related challenges.
  7. Address environmental and economic aspects.

Course Content

  • Introduction to nonferrous alloys.
  • Crystal structure and defects.
  • Microstructures and phase transformations.
  • Mechanical properties and deformation.
  • Processing methods and heat treatment.
  • Corrosion resistance and sustainability.
  • Industry applications and case studies.
  • Laboratory work on microstructure and properties.
  • Emerging materials and trends.
  • Course review and final project.

Course Evaluation Criteria

  • HWs
  • Exams
  • Project