Material Behavior and Performance Undergraduate Academic Certificate
This certificate is designed to provide undergraduate students with specialized knowledge and skills in material behavior and performance, which are applicable in several industries (e.g. manufacturing, aerospace, and advanced materials). This certificate program is intended to prepare students for careers in this or related fields, as well as future graduate studies in this field.
All required coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better (O-10-a).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| Materials Selection and Design | ||
| Fundamentals of Nuclear Materials | ||
| Introduction to Aerospace Materials | ||
| Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics | ||
| Compliant Mechanism Design | ||
| Mechanics in Design and Manufacturing | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Courses to total 12 credits for this certificate
1 - Attain career advancement in material behavior and performance engineering or related fields based on knowledge and skills gained from the certificate.
2 - Ability to understand and evaluate the performance of engineering materials and use that knowledge to inform product or component design using fundamental engineering principles while following real-world constraints.
3 - Ability to effectively communicate with clients, engineers, or the public on topics related to material behavior and performance and related fields.