Course syllabus

Finita elementmetoden
Finite Element Method

FHLF01, 6 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board E
Date of Decision: 2013-04-17

General Information

Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: F3
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide a method for the solving of physical problems that are described by partial differential equations. The project in the course aims at giving the student an experience and theoretical understanding in solving comprehensive physical problems using the finite element method.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: The examination of the course consists of an assignment and a final written exam .The final mark will be based on the results from both parts. The assignment will be marked with failed or passed. The written examination will be marked with failed or passed with grades from 30-60. The final mark will be based on the grades divided with10. Less than 3.0 points is failed, 3.0 - 3,9 will give the mark 3, 4,0 - 4,9 will give the mark 4 and 5,0 and more will give the mark 5.

Parts
Code: 0112. Name: Project.
Credits: 1,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: The assignment will be marked with failed or passed. The assignment can only be made during the course but if marked with failed the student will be given the possibility to correct the assignment.
Code: 0212. Name: Written Examination.
Credits: 4,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: The written examination will be marked with failed or passed with grades from 30-60.

Admission

Required prior knowledge: Basic Courses in Mathematics and Solid Mechanics.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: FHL064

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Docent Mathias Wallin, Mathias.Wallin@solid.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.solid.lth.se