Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2006-2007
MECH 517 - FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
Long Title: FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
Department: *Mech Eng & Materials Science*
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: An introduction to Galerkin's method and the method of least squares applied to partial differential equations. Computational considerations for efficient interpolation, numerical integration, solution and post-processing methods. Error estimation and adaptive finite element analysis. Requires the use of ANSYS and Cosmoworks for a student project and a supporting literature survey. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: MECH 417.
Course URL: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~mech517