CIVILEN 5168
Transcript Abbreviation:
Intro Finite Elem
Course Description:
Basic concepts, formulation, and application of finite element techniques for numerical solution of problems of engineering and scientific interest.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
Cross-listed in Math.
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2060, Math 2568, 2174, or 2177, or equiv., or Grad standing in Engr or Math.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for MechEng 5168 or Math 5168.
Course Goals / Objectives:
To introduce the basic concepts, formulation and application of finite element methods to solve problems of engineering and scientific interest
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction/Formulation of the basic problems | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Strong and weak forms | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| The Galerkin method | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Finite element basis functions in one dimension | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Finite element calculations in one-dimension | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Interpretation and accuracy of finite element solutions | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Development of a one-dimensional finite element code | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Introduction to two-dimensional problems | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Finite element basis functions in two-dimensions | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Finite element calculations in two-dimensions | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Development of a two-dimensional finite element code | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Advection dominated problems | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Time-dependent problems | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 10% |
| Project | 30% |
| Midterm exam | 30% |
| Final exam | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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Embedded Literacies Info
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Additional Notes or Comments
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