INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

MS&E 460

Course Description

An introduction to the theoretical and computational tools for computational materials, with hands on homework and laboratories. Topics may include atomistic simulation (e.g., molecular dynamics), mesoscale simulation (e.g,. Phase field method), macroscale simulation (e.g., finite element method), thermodynamic and kinetic modeling (CALPHAD method), informatics (e.g., machine learning), and special topics (e.g., solar cell design, electronic device simulation, etc.)

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.83

4.34% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

3.91% from Historical

A Rate

74.29%

9.78% from Historical

Class Size

-21.05% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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