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Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Colorado School of Mines
Golden , United States
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Masters
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Civil Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Mathematics
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Engineering | Mathematics and Statistics
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English
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Program Overview

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Program

The Graduate Certificate - FEA Professional is a fully-online graduate-level certificate program that teaches advanced skills in finite element analysis for structural applications.


Program Description

The program has been designed to train recent graduates or mid-career professionals with at least a BS in engineering, computer science, or applied engineering physics who are interested in careers and/or opportunities in design, product development, or applied research. The program leverages industry-leading software to empower students with the skills and experience to drive innovation in their chosen field.


Degrees Offered

  • Graduate Certificate - FEA Professional

Program Requirements

The Graduate Certificate - FEA Professional requires a set of three core courses and one elective chosen from selected relevant online courses.


  • Core Courses:
    • FEGN525: Advanced FEA Theory & Practice (3.0 Semester Hrs.)
    • FEGN526: Static and Dynamic Applications in FEA (3.0 Semester Hrs.)
    • FEGN527: Nonlinear Applications in FEA (3.0 Semester Hrs.)
  • Elective Courses:
    • FEGN528: FEA for Advanced Design Applications (3.0 Semester Hrs.)
    • AMFG521: Design for Additive Manufacturing (3.0 Semester Hrs.)

Transfer Credits

Transfer credits are not currently accepted to satisfy requirements for the Graduate Certificate - FEA Professional.


Prerequisites

A baccalaureate degree in engineering, computer science, a physical science, or mathematics is required.


Courses

FEGN525. Advanced FEA Theory & Practice. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

This course examines the theory and practice of finite element analysis. Direct methods of deriving the FEA governing equations are addressed as well as more advanced techniques based on virtual work and variational methods.


FEGN526. Static and Dynamic Applications in FEA. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

This course emphasizes proficiency with commercial FEA software for solution of practical static, quasistatic, and dynamic structural problems.


FEGN527. Nonlinear Applications in FEA. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

This course explores common nonlinearities frequently encountered in structural applications of FEA.


FEGN528. FEA for Advanced Design Applications. 3.0 Semester Hrs.

In this course, students will learn the automation tools and methods necessary for effective application of FEA on advanced design problems.


Program Director

Anthony J. Petrella, Associate Professor.


Upon completion of the program, graduates will have the skills to:


  • earn software-specific endorsements/certifications for industry-leading products
  • drive innovation through the effective application of simulation tools
  • leverage simulation to reduce physical testing in new product development
  • exploit parametric simulation, DOE, and optimization to reveal more and better R&D solutions
  • identify CTQ's in development or applied research projects and quantify impact on all relevant outcome metrics
  • execute, review, and manage simulation strategies for the NPD or applied research pipeline
  • spec software tools and training for their team.
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