Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Computational Fluid Dynamics

The Graduate Certificate in Computational Fluid Dynamics is designed to provide knowledge and education in the area of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Completing this certificate will enable students to use CFD tools effectively in the design process.

Overview

This certificate requires 12 credits of coursework, and some of the courses may be available online. Courses offered online will consist of recorded lectures delivered using streaming media technology as well as teacher-student interaction via chat room, e-mail, and phone conversations.

Admission Requirements

• All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy.
• Bachelor’s degree: A copy of official transcripts showing proof of a bachelor's degree (and any post-bachelor’s coursework or degrees) from a regionally accredited institution, or a foreign university with equivalent bachelor's degree requirements is required.
• English proficiency: Proof of English proficiency for non-native or non-native-like English speakers is required.

Graduate Admission to the Department of Aerospace Engineering

The program will be most appropriate for those individuals with a bachelor's degree in a scientific and engineering discipline, who are pursuing a professional career, and who already have a strong base of engineering skill, including an understanding of fluid mechanics or aerodynamics. Applicants must meet all admissions requirements for certificate-seeking graduate admission as defined by the University's policy on Admission to Graduate Study.

Application Requirements

In order for applications to be considered complete, the following materials must be submitted online with the application by the posted deadline:

1. Resume or CV
2. Statement of Financial Resources (required for International students)

Certificate Requirements

To earn the certificate, students must complete one mandatory course and three elective courses.

• One Mandatory Course:
  • AE 746: Computational Fluid Dynamics (3 hours)
• Three Elective Courses (9 credits) from:
  • AE 743: Compressible Aerodynamics
  • AE 846: Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
  • EECS 639: Introduction to Scientific Computing
  • EECS 739: Parallel Scientific Computing
• Total Hours: 12

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
• Develop and conduct either 1) appropriate analytical approaches, 2) simulation, or 3) experimentation; analyze and interpret data; and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.