Math5390-01

                    Topics in Applied Math

                        Finite Elements

Instructor:   Benito Chen-Charpentier

Schedule:     MWF 1:10-2:00

Classroom:    RH 308

Prerequisites: A course in Numerical Analysis or consent of the instructor.

Text:         Finite Element Methods and Their Applications by Zhangxin Chen, Springer, 2005.

Office:       Ross Hall 211

Telephone:    766-2280

Office Hours: MW 10:00-10:50, T 14:00-15:00 and by appointment

e-mail        bchen@uwyo.edu

Course Syllabus:      1. Introduction to Finite Elements.

                      2. Nonconforming Finite Elements.

   3. Mixed Finite Elements.

                      4. Discontinuous Finite Elements.

                      5. Applications.

In this course you will learn about finite elements, their different variations and their application to real life problems.

Grading Policy:       Homework 50%

                      Computer projects 50%

                      90 or more points   A

                      between 80 and 89 at least B

                      between 70 and 79 at least C 

                      between 60 and 69 at least D