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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER BY TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION MINES OFFERS — ONLINE.
Online classes at Mines are taught by world-class professors that are dedicated educators, committed to developing the knowledge and skills of their students. Whether you are exploring a new field of study, completing a necessary course or expanding your interests, Mines Online can be a perfect way to meet your educational needs.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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PROGRAM DETAILS
- Each class lasts 8 weeks and requires approximately 15 hours per week
- Designed for working professionals OR full-time students
- 100% online classes let you complete coursework on your schedule from any location with WiFi access
- Connect and complete your class assignments with any laptop, tablet, or handheld device
WHO CAN TAKE ONLINE CLASSES
- Current, regularly enrolled Mines students
- New graduate-level students (both degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking)
- Current students wishing to audit a course (non-credit)
- Professionals wishing to expand their career opportunities through Mines certificate programs
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ME ONLINE COURSE SCHEDULE
| Course | Semester Offered | ME Elective | Tech Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMFG 401 Introduction to Additive Manufacturing | Summer and Fall | ||
| AMFG 422 LEAN Manufacturing | Fall only | ||
| AMFG 501 Introduction to Additive Manufacturing | Summer and Fall | ||
| AMFG 522 LEAN Manufacturing | Fall only | ||
| FEGN 525 Advanced FEA Theory & Practice | Summer and Fall | ||
| FEGN 526 Static & Dynamic Applications in FEA | Fall only | ||
| FEGN 527 Nonlinear Applications in FEA | Spring only | ||
| FEGN 528 FEA for Advanced Design Applications | Spring only |
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FEGN 525 Advanced FEA Theory & Practice
- Introduction: 1D FEA
- Truss and beam elements: arbitrary orientation
- 1D/2D FEA: boundary conditions, stresses, symmetry
- 1D/2D FEA: elasticity, shape functions, virtual work
- 2D/3D FEA: basic elements
- 2D/3D FEA: isoparametric elements
- 2D/3D FEA: variational methods
- 2D/3D FEA: error, diagnostics, reporting
FEGN 526 Static & Dynamic Applications in FEA
- Documentation and basic modeling: model construction
- Basic modeling: solution and post-processing
- Multistep analyses, BC/load manager, amplitudes
- Constraints: tie, MPC, rigid body
- Element types and selection
- Implicit dynamics
- Explicit dynamics
- Analysis project and reporting (assigned or user-defined)
FEGN 527 Nonlinear Applications in FEA
- Introduction and solving nonlinear problems
- Geometric nonlinearity
- Contact: Abaqus/standard
- Contact: Abaqus/explicit
- Material nonlinearity: metal plasticity
- Material nonlinearity: hyperelastic materials
- Material nonlinearity: viscoelastic materials
- Nonlinear project and reporting (assigned or user-defined)
FEGN 528 FEA for Advanced Design Applications
- Applications of Abaqus user subroutines
- Parametric analysis: Python scripting
- Parametric analysis: NESSUS for automation
- Designed experiments (DOE)
- Optimization for model fitting and design
- Probabilistic analysis: Monte Carlo and response surface
- Probabilistic analysis: advanced techniques
- Design project and reporting (assigned or user-defined)
Not sure what you’ll need for our online courses? Check out our Technology Requirements.
CONTACT
To learn more, contact the ME Online Programs Director, Dr. Anthony Petrella (apetrell@mines.edu).
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