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Graduate Certificate in Aerospace Composite Structures at University of Washington

University of Washington, United States

Programme overview

The certificate builds proficiency in designing modern aircraft and aerospace composite structures, covering composite mechanics (anisotropy and orthotropy), micromechanics for lamina properties, lamination theory, failure criteria and damage and fracture mechanics. It can be taken alone or combined with a second College of Engineering certificate toward a professional master's degree.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Aeronautics and Astronautics  |  Duration: 12 months (16 credits)  |  Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

Required courses (12 credits): A E 550, A E 551, A E 553; culminating experience (4 credits): A E 555.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Aeronautics and Astronautics graduate certificates: resume or CV; unofficial transcript showing at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA; statement of purpose. Applicants lacking structures or composites background can opt into a Structures Bridge course.

Requirements published at program group level.

Duration: 12 months (16 credits)

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