Fundamentals of Finite Elements

MANE-6660

Graduate-level course on the fundamental concepts and technologies underlying finite element methods for the numerical solution of continuum problems. The course emphasizes the construction of integral weak forms for elliptic partial differential equations and the construction of the elemental level matrices using multi-dimensional shape functions, element level mappings, and numerical integration. The basic convergence properties of the finite element method will be given. This course serves as preparation for students working on finite element methods.

3 credits
Prereqs:
none

Past Term Data

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Spring Summer Fall
(Session 1) (Session 2)
2023
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 15/20
2022
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 16/30
2021
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 25/30
2020
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 29/40
2019
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 37/40
2018
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 17/40
2017
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 31/40
2016
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 16/40
2015
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 20/40
2014
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 29/40
2013
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 27/42
2012
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 21/40
2011
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 18/40
2010
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 31/40
2009
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 22/40
2008
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 27/30
2007
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 18/32
2006
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 26/32
2005
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 15/32
2004
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 18/32
2003
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 14/25
2002
Fundamentals Of Finite Element (3c)
  • Mark S Shephard
Seats Taken: 20/25
2001
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1998