Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2010
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MECH 517 001 (CRN: 20601)
FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
Long Title: FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
Department: *Mech Eng & Materials Science*
Instructor: Akin, Ed
Meeting: 1:00PM - 2:20PM TR (11-JAN-2010 - 23-APR-2010)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 19
Enrollment data as of: 12-MAY-2024 6:38PM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-Dept Room
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. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MECH 517 if student has credit for MECH 417.