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    This document provides the syllabus for a graduate course on the finite element method. The course will be taught face-to-face and provide video recordings of lectures. It will cover theoretical concepts and principles for applying finite element analysis to solve differential equations. The textbook is an introduction to the finite element method. Students must have programming experience in MATLAB and calculus prerequisites. The course will cover topics like variational methods, numerical integration, finite element analysis of 1D and 2D problems, and error analysis. Assignments include analytical and programming work, with programming increasing later in the course. Grades are based on assignments, exams, and required topics that differ for undergraduate and graduate students. Academic honesty is expected to be upheld according to

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    EM 4123/6123 Introduction to the Finite Element Method: Course

    Syllabus
    Manav Bhatia∗

    Instructor
    Name Dr. Manav Bhatia
    Assistant Professor
    Department of Aerospace Engineering
    Mississippi State University
    Office Walker Engineering Bldg., Rm. 318 C & HPC 204A
    Hours 1 hour before and after class
    Phone (662) 325-7202
    Email [email protected]

    Course Objectives
    This course will provide advanced treatment of the theoretical concepts and principles necessary for the
    application of the finite element method in the solution of differential equations in engineering.

    Method of Instruction
    Course will comprise of lectures delivered face-to-face in class-room. Video recordings of the lectures will be
    provided.

    Textbooks and Course Materials


    Course Textbook
    Reddy, J.N., An Introduction to the Finite Element Method, 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2005.

    Supplementary References
    • Shames, I. H. and Dym, C., Energy and Finite Element Methods In Structural Mechanics, CRC Press,
    1996.
    • Bathe, K. J., Finite Element Procedures, Prentice-Hall, 1996.
    • Hughes, T.J.R., The Finite Element Method: Linear Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis,
    Dover Publications, 2000
    ∗ Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Mississippi State University, email: [email protected]

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    Prerequisites
    • Programming experience in Matlab.
    • Single- and multi-variable calculus

    Tentative Course Outline


    The course will cover the following topics:
    1. Integral formulations and variational methods
    2. Basic steps of finite element analysis (FEA)
    3. FEA of one-dimensional problems
    4. Numerical integration and computer implementation
    5. FEA of boundary value problems and eigenvalue problems
    6. Time-integration and FEA of initial-boundary value problems
    7. FEA of convection or reaction dominated problems
    8. FEA of two-dimensional problems
    9. Finite element error analysis

    Method of Evaluation
    Assignments will include components of analytical work and programming tasks. The intensity of program-
    ming will increase significantly towards the end of the course.
    • Required topics for undergraduate students: 1-6.
    • Graduate students will be graded based on all topics (1-9).

    Undergraduate Graduate
    Students Students
    Required Topics 1-6 1-9
    Assignments 60% 60%
    Mid-Term Exam 20% 20%
    Final Exam 20% 20%

    Grading
    90%-100% A
    80%- 89% B
    70%- 79% C
    60%- 69% D
    <60% F

    Academic Honor Code


    Cheating will not be tolerated in this course and will be dealt with according to Mississippi State University
    policy. Students are expected to adhere to and uphold the standards of the official honor code of the
    University: As a Mississippi State University student, I will conduct myself with honor and integrity at all
    times. I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor will I accept the actions of those who do.

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    Title IX Statement
    MSU is committed to complying with Title IX, a federal law that prohibits discrimination, including violence
    and harassment, based on sex. This means that MSUs educational programs and activities must be free from
    sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and other forms of sexual misconduct. If you or someone you know
    has experienced sex discrimination, sexual violence and/or harassment by any member of the University
    community, you are encouraged to report the conduct to MSUs Director of Title IX/EEO Programs at
    325-8124 or by e-mail to [email protected]. Additional resources are available at http://www.msstate.
    edu/web/security/title9-12.pdf, or at http://students.msstate.edu/sexualmisconduct/.

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