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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Foundations of Computational Materials Modelling certification course is a 12-week duration programme. The certification course offers an extensive curriculum that covers the foundations for building computational samples of crystals and introduces statistical mechanics and its connection to molecular dynamics. The intended audience for this course is all Engineering students.

The students must have a basic Materials Science Course at the undergraduate level, MATLAB programming, and familiarity with LINUX to join the Foundations of Computational Materials Modelling certification by NPTEL. The students will gain a deep understanding of Molecular dynamics using LAMMPS, the construction of 2D and 3D crystals in MATLAB and statistical mechanics.

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The Highlights

12 Weeks Course
Elective/Rerun/PG
Completion Certification

Programme Offerings

videos
Transcripts
assignments
Books
Live Session

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	IIT Madras

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualifications

The students must have a basic Materials Science Course at the undergraduate level, MATLAB programming, and familiarity with LINUX.

Certification Qualifying Details

The candidates will receive a certificate after writing and qualifying for the examination after completing the Foundations of Computational Materials Modelling certification course.

What you will learn

After completing the Foundations of Computational Materials Modelling certification syllabus the students will gain in-depth knowledge of the foundations of computational materials modelling. They will also learn about plane groups space groups, and statistical mechanics. With the help of industry experts, the students will be able to practise the techniques and principles in real-world situations.

Upon completion of the Foundations of Computational Materials Modelling training, the students will explore the introduction to molecular dynamics and molecular dynamics using LAMMPS 1,2 and 3. They will also gain a deep understanding of the introduction to crystals and symmetry in crystals.

Who it is for

Mechanical Engineer

This Foundations of Computational Materials Modelling online course is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of aspiring students. This course can also be beneficial for:

Admission Details

To enroll in the Foundations of Computational Materials Modelling classes, follow these steps:

Step 1: Browse the link mentioned below:

https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112106289

Step 2: Students can "Login In" and Sign In with a Google account or create a separate account.

Step 3: Fill out the registration form with the necessary details, submit it and join the course.

The Syllabus

Introduction to Computational Modeling

Introduction to Crystals

Symmetry in Crystals

Plane Groups

Space Groups

Construction of 2D and 3D crystals in MATLAB

Statistical Mechanics

Statistical Mechanics,cont'd

Introduction to Molecular Dynamics

Molecular dynamics using LAMMPS – 1

Molecular dynamics using LAMMPS -2

Molecular dynamics using LAMMPS -3 and Closure

Evaluation process

The candidates must take an examination by registering for the particular course. The students are required to pay Rs 1000 and register for the exam and qualify with a minimum of 25 percent in assignments and 75 percent in the written exam out of 100. The exam is optional but if the students want a certificate, they must write the exam.

IIT Madras Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of the Foundations of Computational Materials Modelling training?

The duration of the certification course is 12 weeks. The certification course offers extensive knowledge of the Foundations of Computational Materials Modelling and all the aspects related to it.

2: What is the Foundations of Computational Materials Modelling online course curriculum?

The certification course covers a wide range of topics such as computational modelling, crystals, plane groups, space groups, statistical mechanics, 2D and 3D crystals, and molecular dynamics.

3: Who can pursue the Foundations of Computational Materials Modelling certification course?

The certification course will be useful for students pursuing research requiring molecular simulations of solids.

4: Who is the intended audience for the Foundations of Computational Materials Modelling online course?

This certification course can be pursued by all engineering students. Students from any specialisation in engineering can opt for this course.

5: What is the prerequisite for the Foundations of Computational Materials Modelling certification course?

The prerequisites for this certification course are the candidates must have a basic Materials Science Course at the undergraduate level, MATLAB programming, and knowledge of LINUX.