Course NO    : EM519
Course Title  : Introduction to Finite Element Method
Credits          : 2
Prerequisite : Core courses, Numerical Method and the knowledge of computer programming   (FORTRAN preferred)

Course Content Time Allocated
L T P A
  • Elements of calculus of variations

 2 1    
  • Numerical discretization

2 1    
  • Weighted residual approximations
  • Use of continuous trial functions
  • Rayleigh-Ritz method
  • Use of piecewise defined trial functions

 10 1    
  • Finite element concepts
  • Weak formulation and Galerkin method
  • Boundary value problems and applications

 10 1 4  
  Total = 24 + 4 + 0.5*4 = 30 24 4 4  



 
Assessment Percentage Mark
Continuous Assessment   40
Assignment 20  
Course work 20  
Written Examinations   60
Mid-Semester    
End of Semester 60  

Notation Used :
L - Lectures
T - Tutorials
P - Practical works
A - Assignments