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Foundations in Materials Science and Engineering (Graduate Certificate) at Michigan State University

Michigan State University, United States

Programme overview

Provides professionals from other science and engineering disciplines an overview of materials science and engineering fundamentals, usable as a certificate or bridging course.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Chemical Engineering and Materials Science  |  Duration: One 3-credit course  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

MSE 801 Foundations in Materials Science and Engineering (3 credits): chemical bonding, phase diagrams, mechanical behavior, crystallography, and the differences among metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Eligibility Toggle panel There is no formal "application" process or screening of enrollment, but deficiency of a prerequisite will require greater student time commitment. Eligibility Toggle panel There are no prerequisites for this course.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: One 3-credit course

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