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Overview
The Introduction to Materials Science course is offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University. Periods of our civilization have names associated with materials – stone age, bronze age, iron age and the silicon age. Materials impact all aspects of your daily life and will continue to do so in the future.
Key facts
- The more we understand materials, the more we imagine the future with fantastic devices and advancements enabled by materials.
- This initial specialization introduces a limited number of material science and engineering concepts. The topic presentations are at the concept level without being mired in heavy mathematics.
- Participation in each course is best done by initially having a firm sense of what MSE does and its impact on society. Topics in this specialization span from atom bonding and crystal structure to diffusion and phase diagrams.
- Some of the position titles that may benefit from this course include Materials Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer and Materials Quality Control. Others who want to explore the world of materials will find it helpful.
Build your subject-matter expertise
- When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate
Earn a career certificate
- Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV
- Share it on social media and in your performance review
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Introduction to Specialization and Course
- Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding I Property
- Atomic Structure
- Crystal Structures
- Unit Cells
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 9 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Materials Science View 8 other Short Courses in Materials Science in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner level
- Recommended experience: To be successful in this course, you should have a background in high school physics and/or chemistry.
Tuition Fees
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Additional Details
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.
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