1. Introduction to Finite Element Methods
This is ASEN 5007:
Introduction to Finite Element Methods

2. Course Web Site Course web site:
All postable course material: syllabus, coursework
info, office hrs, Notes, class slides, HW and
Solutions, etc., will be placed there.
Material ready to download is marked by *
at link start

3. Coursework Summary Weekly homework: 35 % Two midterm exams: 20 % each
(posted on web site)
Two midterm exams: 20 % each
(Thursdays, at class time in this room)
Final take home exam: 25 %
(assigned Tu Dec 6 by posting on
web site, due in one week)

4. Skipped Chapter Chapter 1: Introduction, will not be
covered in class. It is recommended reading
if you have never heard of FEM before.

9. Idealization Process

10. FEM/DSM Breakdown

11. FEM/DSM Assembly & Solution