MATSCEN 3321
Transcript Abbreviation:
Mod Sim Lab II
Course Description:
Modeling and simulation techniques appropriate to junior-level study 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):
2.00
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, 3141, and 3151, and enrollment as MatScEn-BS student; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Visualize phenomena, conduct virtual experiments, and use modeling and simulation techniques that provide quantitative engineering estimates related to material structure, processing, and properties
Introduce students to transport and kinetics modeling and simulation; elementary case studies
Introduce students to structural transformations modeling and simulation; elementary case studies
Introduce students to electronic/optical properties modeling and simulation; elementary case studies
Introduce students to structural properties modeling and simulation; elementary case studies
Define limitations to models and simulations and methods by which to assess accuracy
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lab A. Introduction to transport and kinetics modeling and simulation: Representative Examples: Steady-state and non-steady-state diffusion; case studies; e.g., MatLab, COMSOL. | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Lab B. Introduction to structural transformations modeling and simulation: Representative Examples: Prediction of volume fraction of product phase/precipitate during a specified cooling history; case studies; e.g., MatLab, PANDAT/PanPrecipitation. | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Lab C. Introduction to electronic/optical properties modeling and simulation: Representative Examples: Band structures, optical properties, and simple device structures; case studies; e.g., NanoHub. | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Lab D: Introduction to structural properties modeling and simulation: Representative Examples: precipitate strengthening; percolation of yield throughout a polycrystal; yield around a crack tip; case studies; e.g., MatLab, COMSOL. | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| In-class assessment | 40% |
| Homework and Course Projects | 60% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Manual: Comsol Software | ||
| Manual: PANDAT Software | ||
| NANOHUB Software | ||
| MATLAB Software |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 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 |
| 4 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| 5 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 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 |
| 6 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| 7 | Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Embedded Literacies Info:
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Additional Notes or Comments:
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Basic Course Overview:
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