MATSCEN 4321
Transcript Abbreviation:
Mod Sim Design
Course Description:
Practical modeling and simulation techniques appropriate to senior-level design in materials science and engineering.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2321, 3321, and enrollment as MatScEn-BS major; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Knowledge of setup and execution of advanced modeling and simulation for materials structure, properties, and process problems
Apply modeling and simulation techniques to open-ended problem solving involving engineering materials
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modeling and Simulation - Introduction and examples: computation in materials design; basics (Input, equations, execution, output); numerical methods vs. length/time scales and application areas; common features and differences. | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Applied modeling - Properties vs. process modeling: general concepts, independent of specific materials and methods; methods vs. application & materials class; form student project teams; begin development of student project proposals. | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Property modeling - Introduction of computational methods: calculate structural features and properties in the instructor’s field of expertise (e.g., classical molecular dynamics, phase field modeling, etc). | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.0 | 0 |
| Process modeling - Introduction to practical process modeling (goals, methods) in an area selected by instructor. Hands-on labs with standard software typically used in an industrial environment. | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.0 | 0 |
| Presentation of Student Projects | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| In-class assessment | 10% |
| Lab/Homework assignments | 50% |
| Course Project | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Atomistic Simulation - A Practical Introduction | Wolfgang Windl | |
| COMSOL software and manual | ||
| MATLAB |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
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